CLIMATE ACTION VOLUNTEER AWARENESS NETWORK Step into the world of ESC Humanitarian Aid through the eyes of volunteers living unforgettable experiences in Brazil, Ecuador, Ghana, and Vietnam. From vibrant local
Where the Roads End: Finding Connection in Rural Nepal Blog post by our volunteer Wiktoria Barely graduated, full of hopes and expectations—that’s who I was when in August 2025 I
The “Volunteering for Unity” (UNITY) project is an international volunteering initiative supported by the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) Humanitarian Aid program. It aims to diminish the educational gap for disadvantaged
The MedYCI project addresses educational disparities, digital gap, and high youth unemployment in the Mediterranean region…
Over the past months in İzmir, I discovered that winter here can be surprisingly active and rich. One of the biggest highlights for me has been hiking, which slowly turned
After two months in Hanoi, I must admit that I still have a hard time doing the city justice when attempting to describe it to an outsider. On one hand, first impressions can be rough. The barrage of unfamiliar scents and sensory stimuli can be overwhelming; not to mention the temperature, …
Our volunteer Selvinaz had an unforgettable and enriching time during her European Solidarity Corps experience in Poland. She supported English lessons at a local school, worked closely with students…
Everything started with the need to take a break from the exhausting pace of modern life and reconnect with ourselves. This search took us to Portugal, where the project “EmpowerED: Pause. Reflect. Reconnect.” was held between September 21 and 28, 2025. The official goal of the project was to provide youth workers from Estonia, Italy, Portugal, Türkiye, and Poland with tools to support their mental health and prevent burnout. However, this week turned out to be much more than just a training course.
Our volunteer, Semanur, organized cultural events at a museum before the volunteer period in Poland, and then worked at another center. 🎭
Our volunteer Emine’s experience in Poland was shared and received praise at the representative office: