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From 18th to 24th June 2023, five young people from Transylvania had the opportunity to participate in the Gender 4 Youth Erasmus+ program, hosted by the Portuguese city of Águeda. Alongside the Portuguese hosts, teams from Estonia, Poland, Lithuania, and Sweden also took part in the project. The week-long activity centered around gender equality and gender roles, aiming to provide young individuals with a comprehensive understanding of gender identity and its expression.

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The Youth Association from Transylvania has participated in a Partnership Building Activity in Hungary, to be more exact in Tata. It took place from the 19th to the 23rd of June. The activities brought together representatives from Serbia, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. The event aimed to foster collaboration, exchange ideas, and establish strong partnerships between the participating organizations which were Hungarian NGOs from the above mentioned countries.

The event started with some kind welcome words, and a quick introduction to the activity place, accommodation and the topic and aim of the gathering. This was followed with a quick introduction among the participants. On the second day onwards, it was real business time. Each representative had the opportunity to provide a brief overview of their organization and its objectives, also their roles and responsibilities in the organization.

A series of workshops and presentations were also conducted, focusing on various topics related to partnership building and collaboration. Participants from each country shared their experiences, best practices, and success stories in forming effective partnerships. We engaged in interactive sessions, discussing challenges, and brainstorming strategies to overcome them. We also had plenty of opportunities for networking throughout the activities allowing us to connect with each other on a personal and professional level. We also had the chance to explore the local surroundings and experience the cultural heritage of Tata in the form of a walk to the lake and some wine tasting in the evening.

Overall, it is safe to say, that we closed the program knowing that we planned seeds of ideas and the potential for collaborations is strong. We cannot wait to see how and when we will meet again with our new friends from our “neighbourhood”.

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Our small team from the Szekler land packed their suitcases and set off for sunny, warm Valencia, in the south of Spain. Despite the sunshine and idyllic surroundings, the small team of four did not go on vacation, as they boarded a plane for work. VET PACT, our Erasmus+ supported program, had an expert meeting. If you follow the news about our project, you may have already heard that we are currently at the end of the research phase. All partner countries, namely Argentina, El Salvador, Colombia, Hungary, Romania, and Spain, are trying to complete the surveys and interviews, but detailed results have already been obtained. These results were analysed and discussed during the event.

The first day was more about getting to know each other. Getting to know each other, as this was the first time our experts had the opportunity to meet in real life. Getting to know our hosts and their office, the Jovesólides organization in Spain took care of us during our stay in Valencia. Also, getting

On Sunday and Monday, on the second and third days of the meeting, the focus was on evaluating and processing the research results, and discussing what improvements and tasks await the partners after the meeting. On Tuesday, we got to know and got to discover the city. In the morning, we had the opportunity to take a guided tour where we could learn about the history of this wonderful city and see it’s not-so-hidden treasures.

On Wednesday (actually, on Monday) we changed locations and visited the vocational school in Spain, which is also a partner in the project. We could see what the facilities of the Spanish school are like, we could compare the teaching methods there with those at home, and good practices were shared by the teachers there.

Overall, we had a successful meeting where we could gain insight into the global reality of vocational education, share and listen/see good practices. The work did not end with the trip home, as there is still a year and a half left. We will be back soon with more information about what awaits us after the end of the research period.

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During the time I have been living in Cristuru Secuiesc, I have noticed quite a few differences in how children behave here and how they behave in Spain. Although children are children regardless of their race, country or gender; there are always noticeable differences in how they live their childhood.

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Hello, dear reader!
This is my article about my favourite places in Romania.
So first of all, I have 3 pictures here of the Székelykeresztúr countryside. I love the view and the hills and the grasslands. It’s very beautiful.
Next, I have a 5 second video of Sighisoara, I very much liked it for the old town and historical aspects, not to mention there’s an epic bell tower.
Next, I have 3 pictures of the Sóskút salt baths. I found it to be an interesting place.

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First of all, managing life is a very important and very broad topic. But what am I doing in Székelykeresztúr? Where do I work during the week? Or can I tell you how I evaluate my free time in Székelykeresztúr?

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The Youth Association from Transylvania is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children in its care. It recognises the responsibility to promote safe practice and to protect children from harm, abuse and exploitation. For the purposes of this policy and associated procedures a child is recognised as someone under the age of 18 years. Staff and volunteers will work together to embrace difference and diversity and respect the rights of children and young people.
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Have you ever felt undeserving or downright worthless at any point in your life, or during your youth? Maybe you feel exactly that way, here and now. You’re not alone. Even if it sometimes feels like you are the loneliest person in the world, the fact is that we all feel this way from time to time to a greater or lesser extent. It is not a pleasant experience to go through, but I think if one can accept the existence of these feelings, it can also help make the journey to self-improvement easier as well. Having said that, I don’t mean it’s an easy thing to manage, it’s a continuous work that sometimes, for some, goes on throughout life. In this text, I want to illuminate and draw attention to what is often hidden in obscurity. I’m talking about mental illness.

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Last week we closed our first international event of the year, the Entrepreneurship & Soft Skills training, which gathered participants from 10 countries and 11 partner institutions. The main objective of the event, which was organised under the Erasmus+ programme and intended to familiarize the 25 participants with the concept of social entrepreneurship and the so-called soft skills that are needed to run and maintain such businesses.

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The ATA Association is an important organization that carries out various events and activities in Cristuru Secuiesc. The association manages dozens of events and projects aimed at preserving the region’s history and culture. As ATA Association volunteers, we work together with the community by showing the necessary effort for organizing and coordinating these events.
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