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In June, our youth workers went on a study trip to Helsinki, Finland, focusing on street youth work and generally getting acquainted with Helsinki's youth work. In the first part of the week, Aseman Lapset provided us with street mediation training. Street mediation is a conflict resolution method based on the principles of Restorative Justice. A certain part of our team had already received this training but acknowledged that the training was a necessary reminder and also provided a lot of new information and food for thought. This conflict resolution method focuses on young people's stories, their feelings, and needs, emphasizing that everyone should be able to tell their story and try to understand the other's perspective. In the second part of the week, we visited various youth centers and services aimed at young people. For example, we got acquainted with a youth café where young people can practice being a barista…

From July 3-10, the Tartu Youth Work Center organized a youth exchange "Mental Health through Sport" (translated as "Mental Health through Sport"), which, in addition to five Estonian young people, also involved young people from Italy, Latvia, Portugal, and Belgium, and in total there were almost 60 of us!The activity days were divided by country. For example, the Estonians were responsible for the first day, dedicating it primarily to getting to know each other. Additionally, the young people introduced others to the background of anxiety, shared their experiences and tips on how to cope with it. Or, for instance, on Italy's day, participants got to try their hand at rugby, and on Portugal's day, they played tug-of-war.  Breakfast duty teams were also divided by country, which made morning awakenings even more exciting, as you never knew if you would eat breakfast…

Thanks to the "For Youth" project fund, the Tartu Youth Work Centre has built a mini-ramp for young extreme sports enthusiasts in front of the Ilmatsalu Youth Centre. It all started on November 24, 2020, when the team of Ilmatsalu Youth Centre went around Ilmatsalu as part of Youth Work Week to ask local young people spending time on the street, "What does Ilmatsalu need?". The Youth Centre compiled the thoughts and wishes of Ilmatsalu residents in a simple questionnaire. Analyzing the questionnaires and feedback revealed that providing leisure opportunities for young people on the street is a very important topic for all residents. In the summer of 2021, three young people raised the issue of shortcomings in Ilmatsalu's leisure opportunities. They dreamed of a new skate ramp. The youth worker at the time, Rando, also got 20 young people interested and involved in the project. The construction of the ramp...

For the summer, Tartu youth centers are moving from indoors to Autovabaduse Puiestee, where activities ranging from crafts to training await children and young people for a month. The youth area is open from June 29th to July 29th, every day from 2 PM to 8 PM. Days are divided thematically: entrepreneurship, health and safety, nature, youth participation, and movement. On weekends, there will be family and theater days. On Tartu City Day, June 29th, the Tartu Youth Work Center organizes several activities dedicated to the city. For example, you can contribute to the collaborative art project "My Dream Tartu", make beaded jewelry, participate in a Tartu-themed quiz, play board games, and much more. Additionally, a month-long youth bingo will begin on City Day. “The youth area program offers activities for every taste. There will be…

On June 26, young people from the Tartu Youth Work Camp gathered in Kassitoome Valley to joyfully kick off the summer camp season. At the camp's opening event in Kassitoome, the youth met their groupmates and leaders for the first time, received their employment contracts and camp shirts, and played introductory games. Afterwards, they proceeded to Town Hall Square, where the campers took an oath, sang Maasika Klaarika's song, and listened to greetings from Mayor Urmas Klaas, Head of Youth Work Helen Siska, and TNTK Director Margit Kink. The Mayor officially opened the summer camp season with a ceremonial drum roll. This summer, a total of 183 young people will work at the Tartu Youth Work Camp. This year, jobs are provided by Foxway, GoBus, Tartu Terminal, Tartu City Library, Tartu Youth Work Centre, Fudy, Wolt, Honeyberry, Marjamaa farm, Männioru farm, and…

At the appreciation event dedicated to supporters of national defense held on June 19, the Tartu Youth Work Center received the “Supporter of National Defenders” recognition from the Ministry of Defense.   For the first time, the “Supporter of National Defenders” recognition was awarded to 50 Estonian companies and organizations, as a token of gratitude for maintaining the income of reservists during training and for other benefits offered to national defenders. Nearly 200 companies and organizations were nominated for the “Supporter of National Defenders” recognition, from which the jury selected 50 most outstanding ones to be awarded. The Tartu Youth Work Center was one of those recognized. According to youth worker Sära Sthella Tohv, who nominated the institution for the recognition, national defense is a matter close to her heart, and it is a responsibility she gladly bears. “I am grateful that the Tartu Youth Work Center allows me a flexible schedule to participate in both…

We invite various wonderful traders to take part in our Day of Wisdom event, which will take place on September 1st in Tartu city center. This is a big back-to-school event where, alongside entertainment, young people are introduced to various hobby groups, can learn or experience something new, and enjoy entertainment. Various Tartu hobby schools and associations will be present with interactive workshops, a stage program will be put together, and the day will conclude with a Villedrillem concert. The event's duration is from 3 PM to 9 PM and the target group is teenagers. Each year, nearly 3000 students of various ages, from elementary school to high school graduates, participate in the event. Various food vendors and providers of age-appropriate active activities for young people are welcome. Please indicate your wish to participate by filling out the form. Please inform us of your interest in trading by registering no later than July 9th....

The Tartu Youth Work Centre invites hobby education institutions and other organizations working with young people to participate in the Day of Wisdom on September 1st in Tartu city centre. All kinds of different workshops, active and fun activities are welcome to introduce young people to the hobby education opportunities in Tartu and help them find something they enjoy for the new academic year or even longer.   Workshops would operate on an open participation basis, and activities would be free for participants. Please express your interest via the registration link by June 30, 2023, at the latest. Registration link https://forms.office.com/e/1i2ngifn54  Day of Wisdom 2023 will take place on September 1st in Tartu city centre, next to Kaubamaja. The event will run from 3 PM to 9 PM, with hobby education activities until 8 PM. Performers will be on stage, and the evening will conclude with a concert by villemdrillem. The Day of Wisdom is a city-wide back-to-school celebration where hobby schools and clubs open…

The Tartu Youth Work Centre invites youth bands to take part in the stage program of a city-wide event. Expand your experience and thereby increase your recognition and fan base! Please express your interest by emailing helen.toomsalu@tartu.ee by June 30, 2023, at the latest. Please also include a brief overview of your activities with your expression of interest.   Day of Wisdom 2023 will take place on September 1st in Tartu city centre, next to Kaubamaja. The event will run from 3 PM to 9 PM. The evening will conclude with a concert by villemdrillem. The Day of Wisdom is a city-wide back-to-school celebration where hobby schools and clubs open their new academic year. The Day of Wisdom primarily focuses on active engagements and workshops where everyone can get hands-on, learn new things, and gain experiences.   The Tartu Youth Work Centre (TNTK) is a Tartu City Government…