Istanbul was once Konstantinopel, Izmir was once Smyrna The time of our arrival has passed. I feel now completely set here, like I’m fully at home. But when you reach
In January, I took part in various activities within PI Youth Association. First, I co- facilitated a workshop on gender equality with adolescents, together with four other volunteers. The aim
It is now February, and the past few months have brought quite a few changes, especially within the association’s office. The organization has evolved, some things have been adjusted, and
My name is Nadia, and for the past five months I have been taking part in a volunteer program in Izmir, Turkey. What initially felt like a distant plan has
Hi!This is my second blog post. Since the last update, the schedule has shifted quite a bit. Most of the weekly conversation clubs have been replaced with office hours for
My name is Mateusz. This is my fifth month in Turkey, and I feel that I have fully adapted to life here. Thanks to the classes I give, I have
Professional and Cultural Growth Through Volunteering in Izmir Hi everyone! My name is Kasia, and I have been living in Izmir since the end of September.During this time, I have
After Denizli, the end of summer, some daytrips and all the initial adjusting, Turkey slowly started to change its texture. November and December arrived almost unnoticed, bringing with them a
It is hard to believe that I am already six months into my volunteering journey in Turkey. What started as an exciting leap into the unknown has slowly become a
The first month of 2026 within the association was mainly focused on office hours and internal organization. This period allowed me to develop greater autonomy and improve my time management