Havet Højskole - Denmark
We combine the traditions of the Danish folk high school and sailing on a hobby basis. It is for young people eager to explore sailing. Sailing encourages curiosity towards nature, our surroundings and each other. A mental break from everyday obligations. Sailing, Community and Learning through shared experiences at sea.
Project fiche: Hverdagshøjskolen til Søs
More information: Havets Højskole (havetshojskole.dk)
Ronja - Verein zur Förderung von Menschenrechten - Austria
The main aim of the project was to make the concept and principles of Human Rights less abstract and more accessible. Therefore, the project group created and share videos to raise awareness on Human Rights, Human Rights violations and legal ways of fighting these violations. They interviewed people who are experts in the field and shared their stories online in videos. They also organised discussion groups, movie screenings, walking tours and workshops on the topic.
Project fiche: Know your rights
Augšdaugavas novada pašvaldības centrālā administrācija - Latvia
By taking action and involving the local community, young people made a difference in their environment and local community. During the project, several events and activities were organised to improve young people's leadership and communication skills, develop practical skills and promote cooperation among young people. Public leisure spaces were renovated, local community's responsibility for their environment was reinforced.
Project fiche: Uzlabo sevi un vidi sev apkārt
More information: Vieta, kur satiekas Sēlija un Latgale - Augšdaugavas novads (augsdaugavasnovads.lv)
Association “Laiks Jauniešiem” - Latvia
The project raised young people's awareness about decision-making processes and increased their participation in political activities. Participants engaged in discussions with decision-makers of various levels, such as heads of municipalities, representatives of state institutions and representatives of EU institutions and expressed their opinions, raised questions and discussed political issues.
Project fiche: LAWavailable
More information: Biedrība „Laiks Jauniešiem” (laiksjauniesiem.lv)
Osnovna šola Prestranek (Prestranek Primary School) - Slovenia
The objective of the project was to increase the inclusion of immigrant children in educational activities in primary school. By including two volunteers from Kosovo and Spain, the project aimed to improve the integration of Albanian and Ukrainian children into the classroom environment, and assist them in their educational progress.
Their goal was to ensure that all children had equal opportunities for success in school, regardless of their migration background. The volunteers, alongside teachers, conducted workshops, language courses, sports activities, creative projects, and other initiatives that contributed to the diversity of the learning environment. The volunteers successfully carried out several projects, including a community clean-up campaign and several workshops addressing bullying. The project was extremely successful as its young participants learned the importance of accepting diversity, contributed to their personal growth, and broadened their horizons in terms of intercultural understanding.
Project fiche: Prestranek Primary School
More information: Osnovna šola Prestranek | (arnes.si)
PRONI Centar - Croatia
'Youth for City' is a structured dialogue and analysis of 90 decision-makers and 881 young people (576 in survey and 305 in structured dialogue). PRONI Centre, Youth Council and City of Osijek researched needs, mapped stakeholders, ensured visibility and encouraged youth and City structures to participate in Youth policy creation.
Project fiche: Mladi za grad
Hrvatsko debatno društvo - Croatia
As a response to growing discrimination against minority groups which is often fueled by media coverage, the project targeted high school students who tend to create opinions repeating unverified information. Students gained knowledge of journalistic ethics and experience in creating media stories that have a positive impact on all members of society.
Project fiche: Pametnom (nije) dosta
More information: HDD – Hrvatsko Debatno Društvo | Croatian Debate Society
Asociación Rumbo a Europa - Spain
The "Eco, not Ego" project aimed to educate participants on the issue of climate change, providing them with tools to introduce into their daily lives in order to make progress in caring for the environment and be more respectful of the planet through ecological means.
Project fiche: Eco, no Ego
More information: Asociaciación Rumbo a Europa
I can only encourage everyone to go beyond their comfort zone and just sign up and scroll through the ads. The world belongs to the brave!
Buna,
My name is Tobias and I did my European Solidarity Corps project for six months in Bucharest Romania. It was clear to me from the beginning that I wanted to go abroad after my graduation to gain new experiences and memories. Through a tip from an old schoolmate, I came to the ESC portal, registered, uploaded all the documents, applied and got a positive reply. Together with five other volunteers, I worked for an organisation that promotes more tolerance in life.
My working day started at 10:30 and usually ended at 16:00. We all went to work together, armed with laptops we researched many topics which we regularly published in an article on our social media channels.
We worked closely with the local youth centre and schools where we were raising awareness and organising events. I learned a lot of new things about social media, facilitation and communication. Above all, my English skills became stronger. I was constantly learning new words.
After our working days, we dedicated ourselves. We went out regularly and explored the city together. Among other things, we organised cooking and film evenings together. We travelled around Romania a lot, made new friends and had a lot of fun. My highlight was when a Romanian friend invited us over and her mum taught us how to cook sarmale - a traditional Romanian dish. They were so delicious that our bellies almost exploded.
I got to know Romanian culture at its best and quickly fell in love with it. A country with so many positive surprises.
As there were six of us living in a flat, communication was a challenge for me at the beginning. I also had to adapt to new things, such as the environment and surroundings. With mutual help from each other, everything fell into place quickly.
I recommend going abroad for a few months with the ESC to all my friends. It's an experience I wouldn't want to miss. I can only encourage everyone to go beyond their comfort zone and just sign up and scroll through the ads. The world belongs to the brave! I wish every new volunteer the best!
Updated on Tuesday, 17/02/2026
De Kiesmannen - Netherlands
De Kiesmannen Academy is a capacity-building programme in which 20 young participants get the opportunity to develop themselves politically and socially through workshops with politicians, campaigners, and journalists. In teams, they organise their own voter mobilisation campaigns to encourage more young people to use and cast their vote.
Project fiche: De Kiesmannen Academie
More information: de Kiesmannen | de Kiesmannen maken impactvolle producties om jonge mensen te activeren over verkiezingen en maatschappelijke vraagstukken.
