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Youth outreach is a big need in the world today so we are devoted to help address this need, as well as unleash their potential!
Project 8 Days
Since 2001 our association organizes volunteer camps in Croatia and Bosnia which last approximately 8 days. These camps offer a profound first hand experience through a direct contact with poverty, with aftereffects of the war (1991-1995), and with situations of extreme hardship. And all that just several hundred kilometres from the “comfort of our homes”. The impression is usually quite shocking and intense. At the same time, it comes with a taste of the ever present hospitality and humanity of the people of these lands. Having had a chance to participate in the various activities, many have found a whole new meaning to their lives as they discover that they too have something to give to others.
The camps include:
- Training seminars for young volunteers
- Practical application by visiting institutions and needy families
- Helping out physically, including smile therapy, painting a mural or fixing up a garden
- Distributing humanitarian aid
- Flash Mob Dance and Free Hugs
Here is video, a collection of the accounts of average people and their experiences in our volunteer work in Croatia and Bosnia:
And one more video document, accounts from volunteers who joined us in our projects:
The program of including young people in volunteer projects continues throughout the whole year, including interactive seminars about volunteering in the schools, followed by a practical application in their neighbourhood. A lot of young people take part in such projects and many change their lives for the better, overcome depression, and find a new meaning of life.
More Information Media Gallery and History
Other News on our Youth Volunteering Program Projects:
January 2017
This year started out with another winter camp lasting from December 31-January 8th.. We had a variety of people who … Continue reading →
October 2016
The month of October brought colour and life! We were able to bring Rolly to the “Marcia alla Pace” (Peace … Continue reading →
September 2016
Although we all took some time off this month, due to a very busy summer, we were still able to … Continue reading →
August 2016
The summer has ended, which, once again was full of volunteers and a total of 7 volunteer camps, besides … Continue reading →
July 2016
The past month we held 2 summer camps, with attendees from Equador, Poland, Ukraine, Ireland, Hungary and Austria! The month … Continue reading →
June 2016
Once again, the school year in Italy finished with murals in 7 schools in the Verona area, involving 1016 children, … Continue reading →
May 2016
Again we had a very busy month. Murals in Italy and Croatia, Shows, Clown Therapy, humanitarian visitation not to speak … Continue reading →
April 2016
The month of April has been one of the most challenging and exciting months of the year. Here are some … Continue reading →
March 2016
This past month was a very busy month! We were joined by 60 Youth Compass volunteerswho not only sponsored, but … Continue reading →
