Nov 5, 2026 157

Work in the bog has inspired to continue working, learning, and participating in projects

Restored ecosystems in Pääsküla bog, Soviet-era car tires collected from coastal meadows, and learned about Baltic Sea protection challenges — our volunteer Paula spent two insightful and productive weeks in August in Estonia! As part of the project in Tallinn, young people from various European...

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Oct 22, 2026 312

Playfulness – a forgotten strength in the adult world

In September, I facilitated two very different training sessions: one with instructors from the Youth Guard Centre (Jaunsardze), whose daily lives are structured and disciplined; the other with colleagues from the Latvian Children’s Support Foundation, whose work is, by its very nature, profound...

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Oct 22, 2026 262

More Than a Trip: Young People’s Summer Adventure in Finland

It’s the perfect time to look back on fond memories! Daniel shares his experience of a summer adventure in Helsinki: “I spent two exciting weeks in Finland’s capital, helping to care for the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I learned practical skills in environmental and...

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Oct 21, 2026 262

From Branches to Fertile Soil: Young People Explore the Principles of Permaculture

In July, young people from different European countries took part in the group volunteering project “Fruits and Campfires: Clay and Play” at the open farm “Zadiņi” in Smiltene Municipality, Latvia. The young volunteers got involved in the farm’s daily activities and learned about sustainable far...

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