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Erasmus+ is a great programme for people who want to know more about the world and improve themselves in different fields. This spring I had an opportunity to participate in one of Erasmus+ Training courses as well. Trainings were called “Euroma Cafeteria” and took place in Sfantu Gheorghe, Romania from 2nd till 10th of April. The main topic of trainings was Roma people, their culture, traditions, lifestyle and their

In one of the most beautiful towns of Romania Sfantu Gheorghe, Roma and non – Roma youth workers, youth leaders, teachers, social workers and other who are directly working with Roma and non – Roma young peoplemet each other. The aim of the training course – to train participants to support rural youth on recognition of their Roma cultural values such as traditions and nature. Participants from 11 countries sta

Romania’s’ stunning mountains and friendly people – this is what I will remember each time I think about our trip. But let’s talk about everything from the start. I Margarita Trociukaitė and three social work students Brigita Kuraitė, Modesta Petukaitė and Laura Rimgailaitė got proposal from Innovation Office to go to Erasmus+ project ‘AHA – Active Healthy Attitude’ training course in one of the oldest ci

Youth unemployment is one of the most important issues in all over Europe. According to statistics department, youth unemployment rates in Lithuania are: 2011 year – 32.6, 2012 year – 26.7, 2013 year – 21.9 and in Latvia accordingly 2011 year – 31.0, 2012 year – 28,5, 2013 year – 23.2. Although numbers are decreasing, anyway they are still high and require actions. Knowledge Code together with

Talking about difficult times in youth lives, if there was a voting, one period would undoubtedly win one of the top prizes. This period is unavoidable and always tough. Leaving parents’ home and moving to an independent life is always stressful and raises a lot of questions for young people. However, there are some things that could be done to make this life transition easier, and here our governments should start t

by Augustinas Bilota , Šarūnė Janutaitė , Donata Keršytė , Aistė Rimgailaitė , Viktorija Vosyliūtė It is believed that good education can help to get a good job position. However it is not enough. A lot of people in the world are facing the problem of being unemployed. This problem especially shows up in youth lives. As Angela Merkel highlighted “youth unemployment is most pressing problem facing Europe“(2013).  Acco

Youth unemployment is at the center of interest of European Union (EU) and European Commission (EC). There is a good reason for that. Did you know that around 5.5 million young people are unemployed in European Union? Imagine that in a group of 5 of your friends who are under 25 one of them (maybe even you) is unemployed even though he or she is able to work. Youth unemployment in 2013 in EU on average was 23.3%. Sit