Newsletter – March 2024

Are you in the mood to test your knowledge about YEU Cyprus or to learn more about us, then check out our social media stories!

Every week, we are sharing a bit of our history as well as testimonials from people who have made YEU Cyprus what it is today, YOU! Do you have any or would like to share any photos, videos, and/or your story in the form of a testimonial?

If so, contact us via social media or email at info@yeucyprus.org.

We are currently looking for interested and motivated volunteers to be part of our new European Solidarity Corps project – Learning League!

The project is a 12-month long project which will take place between June 2024 and June 2025. For more information about the project and for instructions on how to submit an application, please check the following link: https://www.yeucyprus.org/esc-volunteering-opportunity-at-yeu-cyprus/

The “Boosting Inclusion Through Youth Work Vol 2.” youth exchange is a follow-up to a training course completed in 2022. The BITYW 2 aimes to create a special programme in which youth workers include refugees in their work with youth. The aim is to improve youth work, integrate refugees, promote positive public opinion, and explore the role of youth work in promoting social integration and cultural exchange.

It will take place between 14-23 May at Tropea, Italy. For more information, please visit https://www.yeucyprus.org/boosting-inclusion-through-youth-work-vol-2-youth-exchange-in-tropea-italy/

The volunteers of the “Green-It Up” ESC project have organized a workshop in collaboration with the Arts Club and Green Club of the University of Cyprus!

The “Seed Paper Workshop” will provide a creative and colourful way to create decorative ways to plant seeds. The event coincides with the International Day of Forests, World Wood Day and World Planting Day.

For more information, please check the event page here.

The volunteers of the “Green-It Up” ESC project have organized a photography exhibition by Jonatan Omar Garcia Martinez entitled ‘Living Without Unwellness’!

The event will take place between 26-29 March at Aigaia School of Art and Design. On the opening day of the event (26 March), there will be a short presentation and discussion with the photographer which will start at 18.00.

For more information, please check the event page here.

The final event of the Art.Act.Distrupt project was a bang!

‘The Closing ARCT’ was held at the Gardens of the Future with a presentation of the project, delicious food and drinks from Patriko, performances from Nama Dama and the Team Hip Hop Collective Center, and a ton of good vibes! The event brought together people from the artistic community as well as representatives from civil society organizations. A huge thank you to everyone who made this a very special night!

The Art.Act.Distrupt project benefits from a grant under the Active Citizens Fund Cyprus programme, funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, through the EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021.

YEU Cyprus team was at the University of Cyprus Students Club Fun Day!

The UCY Fun Day was organized to bring together NGOs, companies and the students clubs of the university together. The event was packed with a wide range of activities for students to join!

The students got the opportunity to learn more about YEU Cyprus, and the ongoing projects and activities!

This month the European Solidarity Corps volunteers met with two amazing guests: Fashion Heritage Network and Erman Dolmaci!

With the FHN, volunteers got to learn about the network’s efforts to preserve Cypriot cultural heritage through sustainable practices. In the meeting with Erman, the volunteers got the opportunity to discuss the intersections of gender, sexuality and environment. A huge thank you to our guests!

“My journey with YEU started back in 2020 when I saw a post about a youth exchange in Berlin. That was it! Thankfully, I knew a couple of people from YEU who – after some months – asked me if I wanted to join the board. The answer was YES! YEU has offered me new friendships, so much knowledge, and various opportunities to travel and participate at projects. What’s my inspiration to keep being involved? My belief that YEU rocks and my willingness to help young people gaining such experiences as well!”