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The Globalization of Hearts
It’s well known that travelling from one country to another isn’t always easy; depending on the agreement between the two countries or current qualifications, some countries may require passports and visas from others. However, while this situation may create physical barriers, it demonstrates that emotional bonds cannot be affected by these barriers. Empathy and friendship…
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Feeling excluded
No matter how much my appearance changed, or how old I was or how many friends I have gotten over the years, there is something me and my inner child can both agree on: we are both excluded. Being excluded as a child hurts badly once you realise you will never be part of those…
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Dealing with climate emotions
“Well, we are all gonna die anyway”, this was an ironic sentence I said or at least thought sometimes when I was more involved in climate activism. It might sound very blunt and morbid, however, looking back I think it was a sentence to protect myself and not get fully consumed by the huge amount…
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The Human-Faced Desert
It’s been a while since I wrote. Deliberately I have refused Every wave of inspiration. I’ve been silent, hiding From papers, pens, Keyboards and everything, Where one can write on. I never wanted to dive Into feelings I didn’t want to want. I am far too small To withstand this wave, Dressed in beads of…
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Voices of the European Youth Olympics Festival 2025
The European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) is the leading multisport event for the European youth (athletes between 14 to 18 years old) from 50 European delegations. In 2025 Skopje became one of the 25 cities hosting this international competition. Before a first medal was won at EYOF 2025, there were hundreds of warm smiles greeting…
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When creating a plan, put the 6 hats on!
From June 28 to July 6, 2025, Filip and I were representing VCS and Macedonia at the “Leadership Goes Green” training course in Arrouquelas, Rio Maior, Portugal. The project was hosted by H2O Associação de Jovens de Arrouquelas, with one eco goal in mind – to gather young people from across Europe who are willing…
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Hundreds of moments I will carry in my mind
Being a volunteer has been a goal of mine for a very long time. I’ve heard some stories that make the idea intriguing. So I thought, what kind of experiences will I bring home? This project took me to Gdańsk, Poland, a city I’ve wanted to visit for years. However, as I had no experience…
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Postcards from a life I didn’t know I needed
If you told me a few months ago I’d be here – teaching English in a Turkish coastal town, sipping tea stronger than my willpower, laughing with students and teachers around campfires – I probably would’ve laughed. But here I am. And it’s the best decision I’ve made all summer. The gig? Volunteering in a…
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How one YES changed everything
Picture this: you’re sitting at home, staring at an opportunity, thinking: Should I go for it? Is this a crazy idea or the start of something amazing? If only we had a crystal ball back then! Knowing what we know now, we wouldn’t have wasted a second doubting ourselves. We would’ve jumped in headfirst. And…
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A summer of sport, youth, and unity: the end.
The 18th Summer European Youth Olympic Festival, known as EYOF Skopje 2025, delivered a week of unforgettable youth sport, unity, and cultural resonance in Macedonia’s capital and surroundings. More than 4,000 athletes from 50 European delegations gathered for a celebration of excellence and friendship. EYOF 2025: Sporting highlights and records set… Italy topped the medal table…
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VOICES August 2025
I was certainly aware that the European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF), held in Skopje from July 20-26, would teach me something as an Olympic volunteer, but it went beyond my expectations. I spent the entire week at the venue with competitions in taekwondo, which allowed me to see a world I hadn’t previously been aware…
