Last week, Association of Ruse in help of society and young people held an informational meeting regarding the opportunities offered to young people from Bulgaria and abroad through the European Solidarity Corps. The two-hours long webinar, led by Nataliya Lukova, was attended by more than 45 young people from across Europe. We are also happy to share that RAPO was…
Join us this Saturday 19th February, 2022 at 1 PM to discover the steps to participate in the European Solidarity Corps program. The session will be conducted via Zoom, and you can access the link through the provided QR code. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the potential of volunteering and turn your dreams into reality.
I have met people from different cultures. I learned what the dishes belonging to the Bulgarian culture are. It is the first time I have been in a different culture for a long time and I tried to learn that culture. I entered the New Year abroad for the first time. I learned how nice it is to give and…
You can read the article “The taboo of socialism in Bulgaria” Marta wrote during her participation in ESC here.
We are thrilled to share snippets from Burhan’s recent European Solidarity Corps (ESC) experience in Ruse and Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria from December 2020 to February 2021. Curious to see Burhan’s time in Bulgaria? You can watch the vlog here.
Martа, our dedicated volunteer from Spain, has recently unveiled a captivating short movie titled “The Pathways to God: A Vision of Bulgarian Orthodox Religion”. This documentary offers viewers honest open interview of Father Ivan from Novi Han. You can watch the full video here.
“To be inside of a Stranger Things or Chernobyl’s shot. Or being walking along post soviet streets with buildings which have no tried to be restored. Ruse outdoors make you think that you are living in the East Europe after 45. Old parks with kids with no scare to be cut by an oxidized iron rod, buildings destroyed by the…
We are excited to welcome one more amazing ESC volunteer to our ‘Culture and Me’ project – Marta from Spain. Marta’s enthusiasm and dedication to capturing the essence of cultural and religious diversity align seamlessly with the goals of our ‘Culture and Me’ project. Her unique perspective and creative approach promise to enrich the cultural exchange experience for our local…
We are happy to welcome our dynamic and talanted ESC volunteers from France. These young enthusiasts bring fresh perspectives, creativity, and a passion for community service to the vibrant city of Ruse! One of the first initiatives undertaken by the French team was to engage with the local community through the lens of a camera. In collaboration with existing local…
I took part in a European Voluntary Service (EVS) project hosted by The Association of Ruse, titled ‘The Happy Volunteers of Ruse — Going International’‘. The aim and purpose of the project was to bring international volunteers from different countries together in the city of Ruse, Bulgaria, to work in the local community alongside residents to organise and deliver activities…