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Welcome Emma – our new volunteer from Belgium!
Hello everyone! I am Emma and I come from Belgium. The next 3 weeks I’m going to spend here in Macedonia. From the AFS organization in Belgium, I heard about this project and now I am here. Macedonia is very different from Belgium so I could go out of my comfort zone. I am rather…
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Welcome Dina – our new volunteer from Belgium!
Hello from Dina, from the organization ASF from Belgium. I am 18 years old. I came together with my friend Emma to Skopje, whom I met on a meeting 3 weeks ago, to work as a volunteer in the capital of Macedonia. The organization in Skopje is VCS. I will go to the Daily Center…
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The next Erasmus generation from Barcelona
This June Volunteers Centre Skopje accepted the third generation of interns from Barcelona, Spain in the frame of the VET program (Vocational Education and Training) of the Erasmus+ programme. Our partners, the association Mundus have sent us five interns for hosting to work in intercultural environment, to expand their knowledge and experience in their specific…
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The magic power of the streets
On the 15th of the 5th month, 50.000. 50.000 strangers. Who knew nothing of each other, but connected, sharing a project, a cry, a purpose, born of a common indignation. We supported each other, held each other’s hands, assured each other that no one was alone. 50.000 weak and vulnerable persons who formed a human…
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Single in Shanghai
Single and ready to mingle? In Shanghai, China, they take this concept to a whole other level. Most of us seem to shutter at the thought of having our parents’ influence over our love life. In Western cultures, we try to find the right partner through websites, apps and dating. Many Shanghainese, however, do things…
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Diplomat for a day. MMUN 2019
Model United Nations, also known as Model UN or MUN, is an educational simulation and/or academic activity in which students can learn more about diplomacy, international relations and the United Nations. The Coalition of Youth Organizations SEGA organized the 8th National Conference “Macedonian Model of the United Nations”, which was held on 13.01.2019 in the…
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The Elegant Secession Style of the Parliament
Many of the classical fortresses throughout history were built in the form of pentagram. For e.g. such are Fortezza da Basso in Florence or the building of Pentagon in USA. One of the buildings that were built within this pattern is the building of the Parliament of Northern Macedonia. Although built before the WWII it…
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It is up to me!
So far I have come up with one life conclusion, It is up to us, to our self how we will organize, enjoy and fulfil our life. It is up to me, how much I will learn, in which field I will develop my skills and knowledge, it is up to me who will be…
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Welcome Johanna — Our volunteer from Finland!
Let me introduce myself, my name is Johanna and I’m the newest Finnish addition to the volunteer team at VCS. We Finns are slowly taking over, as there are four of us here already! After working on an Erasmus+ training in May I was introduced to the EVS and ESC programs. I was presented by…
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“I’d like to see mankind live together – black, white, Chinese, everyone – that’s all“ – Bob Marley
Bob Marley is one of the main reggae music icons in the late 20th century and the first one who spread it beyond the borders of Africa. The Rhythmic music is not the only reason why so many people love him. He was a believer and attracted crowds. Promoted such slogans as love, unity, lack…
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Japan: Visiting another planet?
“Visiting Japan is like visiting another planet. Japanese are so different, so strange, I mean just take a look at Anime, right; So what are the Japanese like?” Such are the remarks one hears often about the land of the rising sun. Japan has a strong cultural influence, be it via Samurai, Sailor Moon or…
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