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Another day, another volunteer! Here is the introduction video of Amine. He comes from Belgium and just loves music (and drawing as you can see) :D Looking forward to meeting you tomorrow, Amine!

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Oh, the things you will do...

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the [one] who’ll decide where to go”.

©  Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss

Hej allihoppa!

Jag heter Phil och jag är från Armenien. Jag har börjat mitt frivilliga projekt på Viskafors och Ridhuset Fritidsgårdar i Borås Stad 6 månader sedan, and here is a little story from my life.

You may be wondering why I started this post with a quote from a famous Dr. Seuss book and here it is: volunteering is a place of experiments and adventures. It is the ultimate mechanism of soul searching and finding new wonderful experiences.

Out of so many different experiences that this project has granted me, the most recent one is the creation of hobby horses at Ridhuset. I have never even thought of starting sewing as a hobby, yet here we are:

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“You should definitely include this in your Youthpass“, says our mentor, and I agree because: have we learnt something new? definitely! have we had fun? oh, yes!

I guess what I am trying to say is that volunteering project (EVS or ESC) is not that much about employability or preparation for the labour market, as the programme describes it. It is so much more: it is finding new hobbies, new friends, new networks, learning new skills and cultures. But ultimately: enjoying the life while we’re young!

“ So… be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O'Shea, You’re off the Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So…get on your way! ”

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It`s definitely time to move now😍😍😍

Now we have our Instagram account💖

https://www.instagram.com/fryshuset_onthemove

Please follow us💖💖💖

See you there!!!

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Uppsala Youth Impact Day 2018

The forum at Drivhuset had started from encouraging workshop about social enterpreneurship with Oscar Ohlström from SE Forum and Global Välfärd! 

There we could know the strategy how to start with idea and then to implement it in more sustainable way thinking about social impact too. 

One of the most interesting participants for me at Youth Impact Forum is Leafymade. Leafymade make disposable plates made from leaves to use for lunch and fika (You can buy it in ICA).

“At Leafymade we make an effort to keep our planet's sanity in place. We strive to replace the extensive use of plastic and paper in disposables with products made of natural material. Leafymade products are biodegradable, plastic and chemical free. Like our plates made of leaf and only leaf, that goes back to nature and leaves nothing behind. Besides this, we value social entrepreneurship and we try to make a positive impact on the lives of indigenous tribal women in India involved in the productions of our products. "

Life & Peace Institute made the workshop"Creating change: a deep-dive into policy and advocacy".  

This workshop explored the realm of policy and advocacy work. Life & Peace Institute together with other actors presented inspiring ways of conducting policy and advocacy work directed towards both national and international actors, with a specific emphasis on peacebuilding advocacy.

It was really interesting and full of new knowledge day!

Thank you Uppsala Youth Impact !

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Here in Fryshuset we have so many interesting visits😊😊😊

During November I was lucky to be involved in the meetings with 2 amazing organizations form Serbia and Ukraine. Of course, I wanna share information about them with you😉

The Cultural Centre of Novi Sad, Serbia  (Kulturni centar Novog Sada) is an institution of culture founded by City Council of Novi Sad in 1954. 

Novi Sad is capital of north Serbian province of Vojvodina. This town is well known for its multicultural structure and its importance for Serbian culture. More than a twenty different nationalities live in this city, and that's why Novi Sad is a positive example of good intercultural cooperation and mutual respect and understanding. Because of its beauty, architectural richness and well – known hospitality, Novi Sad is also known as "Serbian Athens". Spreading activities of Cultural Centre of Novi Sad, mainly concerned about the quality of the taken actions, are looking for new models of culture presentation. By different programs activities such as: literary and society platforms, scene, music and film programs, publishing activities, festivals, multimedia and interdisciplinary projects, Cultural Centre is well known for its openness and eligibility for new culture tendencies.

Also, The Centre  has developed solid strategic partnership with the Jonkoping University  and the IOGT NTO and work mainly with education and professional work with young people. 

Check their website to know more about all activities which this center makes for Novi Sad https://www.czor.org/en/ 

Bohdan Hawrylyshyn Family Foundation

This foundaition based in Ukraine and have different programms.

The main goal is to promote the democratic transformation of Ukraine by creating a critical mass of patriotic pro-active young Ukrainian professionals, responsible for their own future and for the future of their country.   

I met the delegation of young people from different cities in Ukraine who needed to know more about working of NGO and social sector in Sweden. They travelled in Sweden and gained their knowledge and  experience thanks to the special program “Young Generation Will Change Ukraine”.

A program for young patriotic Ukrainians, who play an active part in the public life of the country, willing to be the driving force of fundamental changes in Ukraine with regard to the European experience.The participants and alumni of the ‘Young Generation Will Change Ukraine’ program established the association which consists of more than 500 young people who work in Verkhovna Rada, ministries, city councils and administrations, manage grand-scale social projects or develop their own businesses.

I tend to think that all these initiatives help young people to broaden their horizones and to be more succesful in their working or studying field. They can implement their new knowledge in their countries and make a positive influence there. 

https://bhfamily.org/en/fond/ 

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be sustainable ☀️💫

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Hästekasen Farm (90 km north of Gothenburg - Sweden west coast) 

It`s so interesting to meet new people😍 Yesterday, I had a great meeting with Russian EVS volunteer Lena Leonteva. She participated in short-term volunteering project in eco-farm not so far from Gothenburg.For me it`s always interesting to know more about different volunteering experience in Sweden especially at such unusual places like eco-village or eco-farm. 

Hästekasen Farm is located in really beautiful place in the forest near the sea (you can check their website to see some photos).  Lena told me that the place is so amazing with it`s nature that all volunteers want to stay more and would like to return to this place again and again. 

10 hectar woods, farmland, fields dedicated to nature and adventure activities, freediving, yoga, food and eco-farming. Hens, bees, cat, sheep, dog. Selfsustainability, permaculture, organic, ecological. We welcome woofers and couchsurfers and do Erasmus+ projects. 

During the project they could try various activities and got exciting experience how to live in the community. Also, they could be as an actors in historical performance (during 2-3 days)  and understand better life in ancient time. 

Hästekasen Farm Association is right now designing and applying for several EU-Erasmus projects that could fund activities related to garden-farming, simple resilient lifestyle, building with natural material and leadership development and community building. You can check the Facebook group and apply for this project. 

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It's time to discover! New friends, new culture, a new city. Welcome to Time to Move event at Fryshuset in Hammarby Sjöstad!

During the Time to Move week we will provide information on youth mobility, volunteering abroad, internships and youth exchanges abroad. Also, Fryshusets first ever volunteer from Russia will share experiences on how it is to volunteer en work in Sweden. Participants get the opportunity ask questions about volunteering abroad with Erasmus + and other mobility opportunities within the EU.

Date: 22 – 26 October 2018 Time: Everyday 11-16,  presentations 23/10 at 15.00 and 24/10 at 16.00 Place: Foajén, Fryshuset, Hammarby Sjöstad

Come and experience Time to Move! Fika, fun and a guaranteed learning process.

More information on Time to Move: Time to Move is a collection of events for young people organised during October. These activities will introduce you to the hundreds of possibilities through which you can go abroad and take part in an international project, explore Europe or gain experience you need for your future. All the activities are run by Eurodesk information experts, always ready to have a discussion and help you find the international project most suitable for your needs. Volunteering in another country for a few months? School exchange for a semester? Internships abroad? We have you covered.

For even more information about Time to Move activities check the website and follow our Facebook event