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The Estonian Youth Work Week is coming up in November! As part of this, the Tartu Youth Work Center is organizing a Tartu youth network seminar. If you feel that you are part of the Tartu youth scene, then this meeting is just for you... Unfortunately, the number of participants is limited, and only those who register first will be able to attend. Registration opens on November 2. Registration link: https://forms.gle/Ly4CXtcGNkAL4ceR Read more about the youth network seminar here. Contact: mariliis.maremae@raad.tartu.ee

In September, the Estonian Youth Mental Health Movement established itself in the premises of the Tartu Youth Work Centre. Representatives of the movement describe themselves as an organization that unites young people infected with the motivation bug, whose fondest dream is a society where Estonian youth can grow up in an environment that supports mental health. ENVTLi's activities include advocating for the needs of young people at a societal level and, if necessary, raising their voice (in a polite manner, of course). They also conduct awareness-raising work and offer their members a community where they can receive support and encouragement. Regarding the current state of mental health among Estonian youth, ENVTLi representatives find that there are both good and bad trends. Approximately one-third of young people's daily lives are significantly affected by, for example, excessive anxiety or depressive symptoms, and one-fifth of young people…

From November 23-30, 2020, the nationwide Youth Work Week will take place again. The organizer and leader of Youth Work Week is Teeviit. You can read more about Teeviit and Youth Work Week here. As part of Youth Work Week, the Tartu Youth Work Centre is organizing, for example, a networking seminar where you can be inspired by Victoria Villig. Additionally, every day we will release cool videos featuring Tartu Mayor Urmas Klaas and actor Kristjan Lüüs. Lille Youth Centre, in cooperation with students from the University of Tartu Viljandi Culture Academy, will host an idea fair; Ilmatsalu will have an open doors day; and advertisements for Tartu youth centres can also be seen around the city. Find our activities on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tartu.ntk More information: Elisabeth Jänes Tartu Youth Work Centre elisabeth.janes@raad.tartu.ee  

As you may have read in our previous news, a new volunteer from Spain, Violeta, is working at Ilmatsalu Youth Center. In addition to the cooking club, which takes place on Fridays, Violeta now also runs an art and design club on Wednesdays at 3:00 PM. One of the general ideas of the club is to do various activities related to material reuse. For example, with the young people, we sewed shopping bags and fruit and vegetable bags for the youth center from old curtains and fabric scraps. The bags were immediately put to use when the youth worker bought products from the store for the youth center's overnight stay. Also, the cushion covers in the Xbox room and the flags decorating the youth center are awaiting renewal. The plan is to sew decorations and costumes for Halloween activities. One day, however, the young people spontaneously crafted wonderful small soft animals…

You can find the Estonian translation below. In English: When I graduated from vocational school I didn’t know if I should go to university and what field I should study, I couldn’t find a job at the time, but I later got an offer to volunteer at my city’s cultural center. After a while, someone said that I could try volunteering in another country, but I didn’t trust myself very much, and maybe I was shy too, I havent been at any country at that time. After that, I tried various jobs, not only for myself but also to contribute to the…

Do you want to express your thoughts and opinions? Now you have the opportunity to do so. And you can do it with other young people from Europe and Canada. All young people's opinions are important! So, put together your team and be sure to register to participate in the online discussion. Registration is open from October 1st to December 1st. Be part of the change! #thinkdigitalfuture Register: 👉 https://bit.ly/3cEbggF   In english: CALL FOR ACTION Feel excluded or want to raise your voice for inclusion in the digital era? Connect with driven young people from Europe and Canada and develop ideas for our future on a topic of your choice. Your opinion matters! All…

You can find the Estonian translation below. In English: One day in April during quarantine I was wandering... What would I say in the future if someone would ask me: “what about you, Violeta? Where were you in 2020?” I thought, I don't want to have to say that I spent the days watching Netflix and Tik Tok. This year has hit me, but not only because of the virus (but also because of the virus). I used to work in Madrid in an Advertising Agency as a copywriter. But after a series of unfortunate events I ended up at my parents house…

Starting from October, Tartu Youth Work Centre's youth centres offer the opportunity for classes or simply youth groups to attend workshops held in the youth centres' premises or outdoor areas. The content of the workshops is related to young people's daily lives and learning, and the aim is to enrich school education with non-formal, playful activities. The workshops are primarily designed for participation with a class group, but groups of friends, organizations, etc., are also welcome. The workshops are 2 academic hours long, and the group size is 10-25 young people. Young people aged 11-19 are welcome. You can choose between three youth centre workshops: BACKPACKS ON - At Ilmatsalu Youth Centre, Ilmatsalu Youth Centre offers schools the opportunity to learn about nature education in a non-formal way. Through practical skills, participants learn about nature, including plants, animals, in nature…

Tartu Youth Work Centre has three new European Solidarity Corps volunteers since last week! Meet Beáta, Violeta, and Klaudijus! Beáta is from Hungary, Violeta from Spain, and Klaudijus from Lithuania. When we asked the volunteers why they came to Estonia, their answers were as follows: Beáta:"Because of the adventures. When I started to looking for volunteer programs all I knew was that I want to go to northern Europe. Unfortunately I know nothing about the history and the culture of Estonia so I hope I will have a chance to expierence it’s diversity during these twelve months." Violeta:"I decided to turn my life upside down…