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In 15 minutes, you can save lives. Blood drive on the anniversary of earthquake
It does not cost much and can save a person’s life. Donating blood is becoming more and more popular in Macedonia. Once again, on the anniversary of the earthquake that took place in 1963, such an action was organized. In the Daily center for blood donation (Dare Dambaz building), representatives and Red Cross volunteers aimed…
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Does the language we speak change the way we think?
Several studies have collected scientific data that backs up the theory that yes, the language we speak can, in fact, change the way we think. But how? Different perceptions of space, time, colors, and how we see an object are among some examples of Lera Boroditsky’s research.
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Starships are meant to fly
Space tourism has been existing since the 2000s with several missions organized by Virginia-based company Space Adventures reaching the International Space Station on Russian Soyuz spacecraft. However, times are changing as private companies are increasingly becoming part of this lucrative business, which creates opportunities that are beyond imagination. On the 2nd of June 2021, Houston-based…
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RUMI
“Come, come, wanderer, worshiper, lover of learning… It does not matter. Just come.” In this article, we will talk about Sufism, precisely about Rumi, who reached depths and insights of spirituality. His poems are interpreted according to the level of maturity of one individual. Who was Rumi? Jalaluddin Rumi, also known as Mawlana, was a…
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Volunteering. Selfishness or Altruism?
A longer journey to the farthest corners of the world is undoubtedly a tempting vision. Our actions can make the world a better place, each day bringing us new challenges. In pursuit of a career, we often try to prove to ourselves that we are the ones who want to do something for others. However,…
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Patience is a Virtue
It’s been four years since she released new music. Fans were getting crazy, coming up with theories, expecting the latest chapter in their life. But the waiting has ended. She’s here, and she’s sexy, playful, feral, and free. Lorde was only 16 when she put her first album, Pure Heroine, into the world. Being a…
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A bright European future
Yes, it was really challenging to organize an event with about fifty physical participants in a period of easing the measures and still insufficient confidence whether we beat Covid-19. But these wonderful young people deserved a chance to present their projects that changed the society for the better. They have worked hard for the past…
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Safe space for everyone to express themselves – Skopje Pride 2021
The heat did not stop them from going to the street and celebrating love. For the second time in history, a pride parade was organized in Skopje. We went there to see what the organization of such an event looks like and how people feel participating in it.
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What is youth work?
Youth work is a central element in our democracies that enable young people to develop their intellectual and physical skills in a way that is aimed at ensuring better development as well as enhanced opportunities for their prospective adult lives. What is youth work, and how can it help young people throughout their development?
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We continue with new beginnings #TEHV
Volunteers Centre Skopje as part of its work focused on humanitarian activities and already increased and advanced capacities through the project “Towards effective humanitarian volunteering” looks forward to the European Union’s new Erasmus + program, and in particular the European Solidarity Corps. It is taking big steps towards the new challenges and the future volunteers…
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