Spreading the culture as a Change Maker
They say you need to travel far to find yourself, but I found myself in the same city where I was born and raised. Sure, I went to Spain for a training before, but I didn’t really find myself there. I was anxious, distracted, and couldn’t focus on anything. But in Change Makers 2, I […]
Ayoub’s journey as an ESC volunteer @FITT Timișoara
I chose Timișoara not only because it is a beautiful city with great weather and a strong cultural reputation, but also because the project itself was inspiring. FITT is a dynamic organization full of opportunities, events, concerts, and community activities, creating an ideal environment for volunteers to learn and grow.
Mixing data analysis & youth work – Saad’s experience in Change Makers
Hello! My name is Saad Elboukhali, I’m Moroccan, and I’m an international volunteer at FITT Timișoara (Timis County Youth Foundation). Coming to Romania as part of the European Solidarity Corps has been one of the most transformative, meaningful, and enriching chapters of my life. My journey has been a blend of personal growth, cultural discovery, […]
Waed’s journey as a Change Maker
“Nothing short of life changing…” is how Waed Sassi describes her experience within the Change Makers project at FITT. Click here to read more about her story in Timișoara.
Breaking Down Gender Stereotypes: Young Voices on Gender Equality
On March 26, 2025, our Youth4Ukraine volunteering team hosted a gender-themed event at the West University of Timisoara. Our goal? To raise awareness about gender equality and analyze how gender stereotypes are perceived by young university students. Our strategy? Engaging activities, fun games, interactive discussions, and a survey, with some sweet rewards along the way […]
Heart-warming analytics from our ESC UKR projects
Our short-term ESC volunteering teams in high-priority areas projects support Ukrainian refugees and migrants as they integrate, socialize, feel empowered, and express their talents and knowledge. We understand that adolescence is already a sensitive age, and being away from familiar environments, friends, and everything they once knew makes it even harder to adapt. That’s where […]
Analog Mania: A Personal Journey Through My Eyes
I have so far been unable to find a specific sentence to start this article, so I will start as follows. Analog Mania was a journey, through which I had learned that there is a lot of room for self-improvement. I had the opportunity to discuss and learn from a diverse group of people and […]
My ESC Mid-Term Evaluation Experience: A Reflection on Growth and Connection
When I first found out I had to take an 11-hour train ride to attend the ESC Midterm Training, I felt a wave of anxiety wash over me. For months, I had built a sense of stability in my city, and the thought of being confined to one place for so long made me uneasy. […]
Six Months of Growth and Change: My Volunteering Journey with FITT
My name is Mohammad Almohtasib and Six months ago, I started a journey that has been both rewarding and life-changing. Volunteering with Fundația Județeană pentru Tineret Timiș (FITT) through the Change Makers project has opened my eyes to new perspectives and taught me skills I never thought I’d learn. Being part of this project, which […]
ANALOG MANIA – Let the adventure begin!!
Once upon a time a group of young people decided to join for 1 full month an amazing volunteering project happening in the beautiful city of Timisoara, in Romania, with the goal to support the Analog Mania Festival. The first days of the experience were dedicated to team building activities with youth workers from FITT, […]
My first 3 weeks in Romania (by Antton Gorrochategui)
2 months ago, I was looking for some volunteering projects in the European Solidarity Corps portal. When I found the FITT opportunity, I was like, “Wow, what an interesting project, but what is FITT? What do they do exactly? How is Romania? How is living in Romania? How are Romanians?” I have never known someone […]
The short terms of April – May share their experience
A handful of short-term European volunteers recently finished their one-month volunteering project in Timișoara. Below, there are some of the testimonials about their experience. Georgia: This voluntary project has provided me with many opportunities. First of all, the opportunity to visit Romania and discover its astonishing culture. It also gave me the opportunity to learn […]