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Uno per tutti, tutti per uno!

Uno per tutti, tutti per uno!

Lviv Eco Club: a story of friendship Often I have spoken about how is it difficult to make friends in Ukraine. This, like many other things in the world,  is partly true. Today, in this article, I want to tell you about a true story of friendship. Here in Ukraine, I have met a young girl who has been fundamental to help me to deal with different kind of situations and challenges I experienced during my EVS in Ukraine: my friend Lidia, or better said Chom Chom. Lidia was the example that people…Read more
YEP: Your Voice Against Human Trafficking

YEP: Your Voice Against Human Trafficking

YEP: Your Voice Against Human Trafficking In this article, I want to speak about my personal project, something I am really attached to since it was my purpose since I came here in Ukraine and I made a lot of effort to realize it. Indeed, through my work here in Ukraine,  I wanted to address a problem that is commonly ignored by many local people: the phenomenon of Human Trafficking that affect young people as well. According to IOM, Forty (40%) per cent of vulnerable minors from 13 to 17 are ready to accept at…Read more
Being multicultural: barriers and challenges

Being multicultural: barriers and challenges

Being multicultural: barriers and challenges In this article, I would like to talk about linguistic and cultural barriers. As you might know, living in a country where you have little or no-knowledge of the local language can be a real challenge. And that it’s definitely my case, as my expertise in Ukrainian language is not enough to understand informal conversations and discussions about complex topics. This very often results for me in feeling excluded from the external environment. Your perceptions of reality change a lot, as you don’t understand things as they really…Read more
LVIV Model UN

LVIV Model UN

LVIV Model UN (MUN) From 13th to 15th of April we had the pleasure to be involved in LVIV Model UN, held at the Ukrainian Catholic University. What is it exactly Model UN about? It is a simulation of the United Nations where delegates take on the roles of diplomats and ambassadors, and discuss how to address some of the world’s most pressing issues. It constitutes a unique opportunity for young people to obtain a multilateral view on world affairs, enhance their conflict resolution capabilities and develop their public speaking skills.   Indeed,…Read more
Ukraine and Peru : not too far apart

Ukraine and Peru : not too far apart

Ukraine and Peru : not too far apart Ukraine and Peru might suggest complete different countries, as they are at the  opposite side of the world, but they have some similarities. At least from my point of view. Let’s have a look at them! # Ukrainian Mamitas My favorite ones: elderly women selling informally their products on the streets. It’s plenty of Peruvian mamitas here in Ukraine as well. They might have different outfit but same scope and objectives:  taking care of your health and make you wake up with a smile every…Read more