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Join International Summer School Of Photography In Latvia

Applications are now open for the annual International Summer School of Photography (ISSP) in Latvia. The event will take place from 6th to 14th of August in Kuldīga, in the countryside of western Latvia. For more than a week participants will take part in many activities to improve their photography skills including 6 masterclasses. Deadline to apply is May 8th.

Secrets Of Pisa: Did You Know That There Are 3 Leaning Towers?

Pisa is lively city with a long history and a lot of legends and “hidden” stories. One of these is about the world’s best known leaning tower. Of course modern people are aware that the “miracle” was not created by deus ex machina. The reason for its singularity is that the tower was built on clay soil, covered by ground water, and this is what made the tower lean. And it is no surprise that this is not the only building in Pisa which has had this problem.

Visegrad Summer School: Call For Application Opened

15th Visegrad Summer School will be held from 3 to 16 July 2016 in Krakow, Poland. The event is an interdisciplinary learning space for young Czech, Hungarian, Polish and Slovak students, and for their peers from other countriesParticipation is partially funded. Deadline to apply is March 31st.

Termini Underground: Dancing For Integration

Juru, Sinan, Elisa, and Maxim. These are the names of some of the dancers at an exceptional dance group based in the capital of Italy. Exceptional not only because their studio is based beneath the rails of the second biggest European train station, Stazione Termini, but also because the group gathers together young people from countries across the globe.

The Journey That Makes The Destination Worth It

After years of building a career in his hometown of Belgrade, a young graphic designer decided to cross the Atlantic Ocean, following the intuition that had led him to great success. In less than three years he became ranked among top 111 designers in the USA by launching a product called Heart Plate, that might change the obesity problem all over the world. For YT magazine, he speaks about the struggles he has had to deal with and his business challenges, and gives important advice to his young future colleagues. Meet Nikola Vucicevic (35).

International Training On Transnational Youth Initiatives And Entrepreneurship

Get Transnational is a 5 days training course about how to prepare, run and evaluate quality transnational youth initiatives for young people within the new ERASMUS + Programme. The course will be held from 20th to 25th of June in Madrid (Spain). Deadline to apply is 8th of May.

A Desperate Voice That Made Me Move, The Story Of Dalia Mikulska

Dalia Mikulska, a Polish-born youth, has decided to dedicate her time to volunteer work in Africa and Turkey, as her eyes have been opened to the realities that the media does not always portray, and who has returned not only with the passion and eagerness to go back and effect more change, but also with the responsibility to share her story, and the story of all those she has encountered.

The Way To Advocate For Women’s Health, Rights And Wellbeing

The Way To Advocate For Women’s Health, Rights And Wellbeing

We have asked Tamara Windau-Melmer, a youth program and advocacy manager at Women Deliver, a few questions about her experiences with the Women Deliver Young Leaders Program and her strong passion for working with youth on making our societies a better place.

Unique Arab Brand Identities: When Art Meets Business

The Media often draws a one dimensional portrait of the Middle East, and tends to overshadow the young talents and creative minds in the region in the favor of highlighting violence and radicalism only. In spite of the instability and armed threats, business-oriented Arab creatives are turning the wearable art they create into brands with unique identities, inspired by their mystic culture.

Best Festivals For Young People In April

As we do every month, we are bringing you few interesting tips on festivals in different parts of the world. Check out our gallery and get inspired with the best festivals in April.

Spend Your Summer Volunteering In Portugal

Live it Lisbon! program calls for enthusiastic and active young people who would like to do something different with their  summer and to spend 12 days volunteering in Portugal. Participation fee is 220 EUR. The fee covers the majority of the expenses: the program, accommodation, meals, language classes e .t.c  There will be two periods of the program: from July 13 to July 24 and from August 22 to September 2. 

Food Waste Management In Europe? Dumpster-diving Meals Are Here To Stay

When we arrived at Robin Food the smell of carrot soup pervaded the air. Buzzy atmosphere, open kitchen, colourful paintings and walls, high ceiling and a cheerful dog wandering around with a melon in mouth. The first experience at the Guerrilla Kitchen, a collective run by volunteers in Amsterdam, was quite eye-opening.

Namibia Empowering Youth To Brace For Climate Change

Decades after Mahatma Ghandi coined the phrase: “Let’s be the change we wish to see in the future”, that citation is being used to make a difference in the lives of young Namibians. The Namibia National Youth Council has taken the initiative of fostering change amongst the youth of Namibia by implementing various projects designed to create employment.

Youth In The News: Today’s Youth Doing Better Than Our Parents Did

Reviewing the headlines last week, the number of youth-related articles is notable. We bring you our selection of the most important youth initiatives and youth-based research that have been in the spotlight. The stories are short and sweet and may cause unexpected inspiration and motivation.

Bilateral Program For International Students In China

Ministry of Education of China is offering Scholarship-Bilateral Program for international students in 2016-2017 academic year. Scholarship supports undergraduate, masters, doctoral and general scholar programs. Deadline to apply is March 31st.

Young Entrepreneur Sets Sights On Creating Employment

Employment trends analysts have often highlighted the need for the public and private sectors to work together to create employment. Young Mr. Lita Mbokotho, executive chairman of Tsori Capital, has responded to that proposition, and the results have been exceptional.

“Treasure Hunt”, Or The Phenomenon Of The Flea Market

Some people associate this concept with useless household rubbish, others – with the latest fashion trends and a concentration of countless treasures on a small patch of land. So, what are flea markets, and why has visiting them become so trendy?

The Promising And Rewarding Career Of A Vintner

The UN estimates that the world's population grows every year and will reach 9.7 billion by 2050. Meanwhile, countries like China and India are switching their drinking habits from beer and spirits to wine.  These are just two explanations for the growth of wine consumption worldwide, with wine imports from traditional wine regions like France and Italy increasing year by year.  It is no surprise, therefore, that countries that have recently become large consumers of wine are making efforts to produce wine locally, giving rise to a growing need for people trained in the field. 
 

What Traveling Has Taught Me About Nationalism

Republican Presidential front-runner Donald Trump has stated that if elected president, he will construct a wall between the United States and Mexico to deter illegal immigration. Without addressing the patently bigoted, fear mongering behind this type of rhetoric, I would like to note that this would not be the first wall created out of fear of one group of people fearing another. In fact most walls, I believe, are intangible. We create them inside our minds.

How To Make Yourself Smarter: Developing 9 Types Of Intelligence

The contemporary educational model puts great emphasis on developing mathematical skills and logic. However, a person uses several types of intelligence simultaneously while performing even the simplest action. It may be assumed that only visual intelligence could be employed while painting a picture. It is not so! Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence also plays an important role since you have to use it in order to convey your idea with the help of your hand and a brush. The quality of your designs, ideas, and desires directly depends on how well developed is your intrapersonal intelligence. In his book “You're Smarter than You ThinkThomas Armstrong explains how each and every person can hone all facets of his intelligence: from the logical to the philosophical, in order to realize his full potential.

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