We are happy to share that a significant Erasmus+ project took place in Italy from April 17th to 26th, 2022, aiming to enhance the capacity and competencies of youth workers dealing with conflict situations within their communities. Association of Ruse, as a partner organisation, sent three young ambitious individuals to take part in ‘Smart steps to conflict resolution’. This project…
The project was extremely interesting and educational. I had the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and skills related to conflict resolution, which is an integral part of my work, and I encounter conflict situations on a daily basis. Additionally, I met and got to know people from different fields working with children and youth, with whom we exchanged new ideas…
The experience was fantastic! I learned a lot about the nature of conflict, its phases, resolution, and about mediation in general. I am grateful for the opportunity to meet so many different people, explore different cultures, and create new friendships.
The project’s theme was quite interesting and always relevant. The knowledge and experience gained during the project can be applied both professionally and personally. The program was well-structured. We had the opportunity to learn more about the phases of a conflict, factors causing conflict, various mediation techniques, and also the chance to practice what we learned through role-playing exercises. As…