{"id":1270,"date":"2016-10-19T20:53:36","date_gmt":"2016-10-19T18:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cya.tryavna.eu\/en\/?p=1270"},"modified":"2016-11-23T12:01:33","modified_gmt":"2016-11-23T10:01:33","slug":"use-your-creativity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cya.tryavna.eu\/en\/use-your-creativity\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cUse Your Creativity\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

International Youth Exchange<\/strong>
\n \u201cUse Your Creativity\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Bilyana Gucheva:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

“The Main theme of the project was development of creativity and entrepreneurship competences as a tool for improvement of participant\u2019s socio-economic difficulties.<\/em>
\nThe project was fulfilled with various workshops and trips around famous landmarks in Sisak. All participants have been learnt different techniques, which they might find useful at some point in their life. We have been learnt how to made rings out of tulle, necklaces out of T-shirts, house for birds out of plastic bottles, how to renovate old wood objects, techniques for decoupage and many others. The overall aim of the project was all the objects that have been made during those several days, to be presented and sold at rummage sale.<\/em>
\nBeside creativity workshops, we had self-advertisement workshop, marketing workshop, \u0435-brochure making workshop, which gave us useful tips for going out on the market.<\/em>
\nAs an advice I would recommend more team building games, as well as energizers.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Victoria Vasileva:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

“The youth exchange \u201cUse your creativity\u201d took place in Sisak (Croatia) from 26th of August to 5th of September. Six countries participated in the exchange: Bulgaria, Italy, Romania, Croatia, Lithuania and Greece. The focus of the project was creating souvenirs. We used various materials as plastic, wood and textile. Every workshop started with a small presentation about the main steps, but then we were free to develop our projects as we want. In the end of the project we sold our souvenirs for charity.<\/em>
\nAmong workshops we learned more about marketing, social media and e-brochure.<\/em>
\nWe also met a local entrepreneur, who showed us how to make wooden toys and told us more about types of wood. In the same day we visited the city museum and learned more about the history of Sisak.<\/em>
\nAt evenings we organized intercultural evenings. Every country presented its own food, drinks and culture. <\/em>
\nAll in all, this project was a great opportunity for me to expand my horizons and meet new people.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Kremena Evtimova:
\n“The project \u201cUse your creativity\u201d was held in Sisak, Croatia between 26.09.16 \u2013 03.10.16. The target group were unemployed young people between 18-25 years old. The aim of the project was to stimulate participants\u2019 creativity and entrepreneurship skills in order to overcome financial obstacles and to increase employment amongst youngsters. The activities which helped accomplish the main goals were creative workshops, marketing lectures and exchanging knowledge with\u00a0local entrepreneurs. The participants were guided through the complete process of creating a product from disposable materials and promoting it online to sell it. During the workshops were obtained skills outside of the formal learning which will also be beneficial for a future entrepreneur. The participants were able to interact with the local community by attending The Star Film Festival and to explore the cultural heritage of the city thanks to the museum visitations with a guide that were provided.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Project Summary:<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

This project was\u00a0encounter of youth people \/ activists \/ volunteers (further participants) from civil society organizations who support and encourage active participation of young people who are economically\u00a0and\u00a0socially\u00a0disadvantaged. Goal was\u00a0to introduce participants who are dealing with unemployment, low standard of living and other socio-economic obstacles, with new skills and knowledge which can be used as a tool in their further work \/ self-employment or hobby. Various creative techniques were presented through which were\u00a0given a \u201cnew life\u201d \/ recycle to old, broken or not needed items and in this way making them again worth and useful. Also this items or now art pieces were\u00a0sold, so it can create a certain income for young people, depends how much they have or will improve their salesman skills.<\/p>\n

Participants had the\u00a0opportunity to discuss and reflect about different possibilities and solutions that could encourage young people to take active participation in solving their existential problems.<\/p>\n

In this project we were\u00a0focused on strengthening young people \/ participants and exchanging experiences related to their effort to help young people in overcoming socio-economic issues. It produced new ideas and tools that could contribute to more effective and efficient solutions in their further work with youth people.<\/p>\n

The project\u00a0idea was\u00a0realized\u00a0through\u00a0Youth exchange\u00a0(YE)\u00a0using\u00a0methods\u00a0of\u00a0non-formal education\u00a0(creative\u00a0workshops,\u00a0field\u00a0work,\u00a0exchange\u00a0of\u00a0experiences,\u00a0presentations,\u00a0cooperation\u00a0between team\u00a0members,\u00a0etc.).<\/p>\n

Selected\u00a0participants took\u00a0part\u00a0in\u00a0various\u00a0well\u00a0designed,\u00a0structured\u00a0and\u00a0very interesting\u00a0workshops. Among\u00a0other\u00a0things\u00a0participants had the\u00a0opportunity\u00a0to\u00a0learn at least 4 creative techniques to make\u00a0handmade crafts and souvenirs. Participants also had\u00a0a workshop regarding sales methods and possibilities so that after this YE they can literary implement\u00a0all gained skills and improve their position \/ achieve project goal.<\/p>\n

Afterwards\u00a0participants have\u00a0a\u00a0chance\u00a0to\u00a0implement\u00a0gained\u00a0knowledge\u00a0and\u00a0skills\u00a0from\u00a0this YE in their local community which should contribute to development of socially and economically disadvantaged youth into more independent \/ satisfied individuals.<\/p>\n

Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n