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VOICES August 2023
It’s already August… Have you ever wondered where this name came from? The month of August is named after Caesar Augustus, the first emperor of Rome. Auger means “to increase, to grow” in Latin. What a great month for inspiration! Chloé’s article “Leaving and saying goodbye: the inevitable step in volunteering”, which is the topic…
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Telashe si malet!
Mali Everest, Nepal, 8848 metra. Ju me siguri e njihni malin më të lartë në botë dhemadhështinë e tij. Ngjitja e parë e dokumentuar në majë u bë në vitin 1953 nga TenzingNorgay, një sherpa nga Nepali dhe Edmund Hillary, një Zelandez i Ri. Vendi i aventurierëvedhe shtëpia e sherpave, komuniteti nepalez që ndihmon vazhdimisht…
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Troubles like mountains!
Mount Everest, Nepal, 8848 meters. You most probably know the highest mountain in the world and its majesty. The first documented climb to the summit was made in 1953 by Tenzing Norgay, a sherpa from Nepal and Edmund Hillary, a New-Zealander. Place of adventurers and home to the sherpas, the Nepalese community constantly helping the…
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In the military as a volunteer?
How does it sound like to go to the military as a volunteer? In Finland, every man has to do military or civil service, but it’s not an obligation for women. In the last few years, going to the military in Finland has become more and more popular for women. But the question is, why…
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Psychedelic therapy
3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine. More known as MDMA. You have probably heard of it as it is a well known party drug. Among that, it’s also showing real promise to treat mental disorders like PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and other conditions. MDMA is a psychoactive drug with both stimulant, and mood enhancing effects. It appears to act…
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Облачно со можност за доживотни пријателства
Оваа статија е осврт на моето волонтерско искуство како краткорочен учесник на EСК проект во Загреб, Хрватска. Придружете ми се на ова кратко патување од 1000 зборови, потсетувајќи се на убавите спомени од месецот и пол поминат градинарејќи, работејќи со деца на училишна возраст и градејќи доживотни пријателства, сето тоа под загрепското „немало ваква пролет…
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Cloudy with a Chance of Lifelong Friendships
This article is a glimpse of my volunteering experience as a short-term volunteer for an ESC project in Zagreb, Croatia. Come and join me on this 1000-word journey, as I reminisce through my fondest memories of the month and a half spent on gardening, working with school children and forging lifelong friendships, all under Zagreb’s…
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Music between Macedonia & Japan
The Macedonian music scene is surely different from Japan, where Lazar Nelkovski has been living for a year now. He picked up a guitar as a kid and has been developing his skills in different aspects since then, especially with composing. “You will be okay with whatever you do, where ever you go, as long…
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History of the Romani People
“Gypsies”, “Kale”, “Gitanos”, “Manouches”, “Zingari”, “Romani”: those are some of the numerous names given to the Romani community across Europe. Except for the last one, which means “accomplished man”, these different names reveal an important feature of this nation: they are usually named and defined by the others. This led to a lot of misconceptions…
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“Let There Be Light”: The Power of Shadow Work
In recent times, an increasingly popular practice has emerged – the exploration of the shadows within our minds. By delving deep into our innermost selves and fearlessly confronting our demons, fears, and insecurities, we unlock a profound journey of self-awareness and personal growth. This transformative process, known as shadow work, holds immense power to reshape…
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The enemy in the mirror
In this current society in which we live, beauty is an important part of our lives. From the advertisements on television to the television series, all the people we see are beautiful and perfect, but is that real? Both in TV series and in social networks people look flawless using make-up and filters, which make…
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