Feb 6, 2025 1649

Shifting Realities: Exploring Bill Plotkin’s Eco-Centric Human Development Model in Youth Work

Since I discovered Bill Plotkin’s Eco-Centric Human Development Model, my perception of reality has shifted into a new dimension. Now that I feel I have a deeper understanding of what’s happening within me—my mind, body, and spirit—I can begin to grasp what’s occurring in others. What’s truly fa...

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Dec 11, 2024 641

Why did deer cross Madalina’s path?

In October I went to Latvia to find out “Why Did Deer Cross the Road” or, in other words, to take part in the training course for youth workers by the same name, the brainchild of brilliant minds from the youth associations Radi Vidi Pats in Latvia and Human and Tree in Romania. I left without...

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Nov 30, 2024 757

Why Did Deer Cross The Road?

Introduction What if the best way to learn isn’t in a classroom, but by immersing yourself in a culture entirely different from your own? This was one of the main reasons why I was drawn to the Erasmus+ program. I wanted to step out of my comfort zone, meet people from all walks of life, immerse...

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Oct 20, 2024 1590

Today I’m a baby seed excited to grow

From February 21st to 27th, I had the opportunity to participate in the Erasmus+ international project “My Voice My Choice.” This seminar, focused on climate and participation issues for young people and youth workers, brought together 30 youth workers from various European countries at Lielvirbi...

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Sep 17, 2024 945

Youth Exchange - Gaiming for safety in Sicily

From July 9th to 18th, the youth team from the Radi Vidi Pats association in Latvia – Antons, Estere, Ieva, Rihards, Mikus, and I, the group leader Ieva – embarked on one of the most exciting events of the summer. As part of the Erasmus+ accreditation, the organization InformaGiovani organized a...

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