EKO is happy to announce that one more amazing training course has been completed successfully. The project “In peace with the storm” united 20 young participants from Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, Spain, Armenia, Poland, Belgium, Netherlands, Romania, and Slovenia. It was organized by the Bulgarian organization VIA CIVIC Association and took place in Dobrinishte, Bulgaria from 30 May- 07 June 2024. 

Aims & Objectives of the project 

The aim of the training course “In Peace with the Storm” was to provoke participants to discover – what is the genesis of conflicts, where they are in them, and how they act – freeze, escape, or fight. And above all – how to master them so that they grow through them as individuals, to accept them as gifts of fate, sent not by chance. The project aims to improve youth workers’ understanding of the genesis of conflicts and prepare them with practical tools for their role as mediators in conflict situations.

More specifically the objectives were:

• Going through an in-depth process of self-examination of one’s perception and behavior in a conflict situation
• Increasing understanding of the concept of nonviolent communication and mastering practical methods for its application
• Sharing international experience and good practice in conflict mediation as a part of the quality youth work

Workshops & Activities of the project 

Through this project, participants had the opportunity to get better in some key competencies such as multilingual competence, personal, social and learning to learn competence. During  the week, they worked with non-formal education methodology. They hiked in the Mountains up to about 2000 m above sea level! Also, they spent a night  outdoors telling intercultural stories and making a fire. In summary, all team members developed different skills and competencies while acquiring new knowledge. They were able to develop skills such as a sense of initiative, creativity, teamwork, the ability to energize, practice languages, reflection and critical thinking and definitely lots of certain skills.  

It is an amazing opportunity and a great experience for EKO’s team

Dimitrios and Sonia were the Greek participants whom we want to thank for all his contributions and collaboration throughout the project!

As EKO, we are very grateful for that amazing opportunity given to the Greek team. We thank our Bulgarian partner VIA CIVIC Association and the members of the hosting organization for all their hard work and for creating such an impactful project!

Thank you – Ευχαριστούμε – Благодаря ви!