Сдружение ИКАР / IKAR Association

05/05/2026

“INTO THE WILD – camp, move, adapt, connect”
23 June – 4 July 2026 | Mrachenik, Bulgaria

INTO THE WILD starts from this foundation: awareness becomes real only through action.

This training is the final step of the 2026 Smokinya Academy Trilogy, where learning moves beyond reflection into lived experience. Participants are placed in real conditions — rural, low-comfort, and unpredictable — where there is no script, no quick solutions, and no digital escape.

Here, communication, self-leadership, and awareness are not discussed — they are tested.

Through nature, group dynamics, and practical challenges, participants learn to act, adapt, and take responsibility in real time.

ℹ Information: https://canva.link/2026-into-the-wild-smokinya
▶︎ Application: https://forms.gle/kujkZHj2Z4kzpC6A7
📩 Contact: [email protected]
⛺ Highly limited spots!

What to expect
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

Turn awareness into action in real-life situations
Act consciously under pressure, uncertainty, and discomfort
Strengthen self-leadership and decision-making
Build authentic human connection without digital mediation
Develop resilience through physical and emotional challenges
Apply experiential, nature-based methods in youth work
Design learning experiences based on action, not theory

Learning approach:
Experiential learning as a core method
Challenges, outdoor tasks, and real-life responsibility
Collective living and shared decision-making
Reflection → integration → application
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
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03/02/2026

Pathway was an experiential-based non-formal learning project focused on:

Self-Discovery & Personal Growth,
Freedom of expression,
Fostering a sense of European identity
Competence development, especially for those with fewer opportunities,
Labour market.

We are going to work with:

Values (personal values that can reflect in the professional life),
Soft skills (leadership, public speaking, teamwork),
Attitudes (accountability and proactivity),
Video-making: One of the results of the project is 6 videos with the following themes: 1. Promote Erasmus+ opportunities, 2. Raise awareness about stereotypes, 3. Explore European identity, 4. Working in the EU, 5. Cultural differences & similarities in the EU, 6. Democracy.

Laine and Ilias, as facilitators, envisioned a project where everyone is actively involved in all phases. Participants had the space to share their needs and contributions, shaping the youth exchange program to fit their unique perspectives.

03/02/2026

“HACK the System”
3-12 March 2026 | Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Hack the System starts from this foundation: words build worlds.
The project explores how language structures our reality and how becoming aware of our patterns allows us to communicate with more clarity, intention, and impact. At the same time, it responds to the rise of AI by teaching participants how to hack language patterns, design powerful prompts, and use technology consciously rather than being shaped by it. This training empowers participants to navigate both human communication and AI interaction with awareness, creativity, and control

ℹ Information: https://bit.ly/2026-HACK-TC
▶︎ Application: https://bit.ly/HACK-App-Form
📩 Contact: [email protected]

What to expect
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Heutagogy as a main method
Challenges riddles and open end practices
Understand how language shapes reality.
Recognize and transform limiting language patterns
Develop clearer, more intentional communication
Have practical set of tools for better communication
Learn how AI interprets language and how to design precise, effective prompts

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
#ЕразъмПлюс #ЦРЧР

Check out this Presentation designed by Tihomir Georgiev.

26/01/2026

[ENG] During June we invited a group of dance enthusiasts with different backgrounds and experiences in movement practices to join us for a Dance training in our Residency centre.

After the project, participants said they’ve felt a deep human connection, renewed friendships, and gained inspiration from living and creating together.

🧘 Many highlighted increased confidence, whether in performing, creating choreographies, leading workshops, or trusting their own bodies and instincts, along with greater presence, self-care, and personal growth.

🤸 They noted improved dance and movement skills, expanded physical awareness, as well as the joy of collective creation and collaboration with both peers and the local community.

The audio is some of the participants singing Edward Sharpe’s & The Magnetic Zeros’ song “Home”.

Training course was co-funded by the European Union.
Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, European Commission or [name of the granting authority (Agency for International Programs for Youth). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

video edit by Cit.gandi

https://fb.watch/ESP4b1Mvop/

22/11/2025

Sansusi Dance training took place in June and continued all across Europe through follow-up activities delivered by participants. Bodies move and we as organisations and communities move with them.

Sansusī Dance training was an Erasmus+ project, co-financed by European Commission, in Latvia it is overseen by Latvian National Agency Jaunatnes Starptautisko Programmu Aģentūra.

This publication reflects only the author’s views and opinions and not necessarily those of the European Union, the European Commission or the State Agency (the Agency for International Youth Programs), which are not responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained here.

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https://www.canva.com/design/DAG4bGbNNJY/vzPwxUMXBGAkFM__uEOcFQ/watch
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🌍 Participants from:
🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇱🇹 Lithuania

Our partners:
🇱🇻 Sansusī - Latvia
🇧🇬 IKAR Association - Bulgaria
🇭🇷 Umjetnička organizacija ON/A - Croatia
🇩🇪 new visions e.V. - Germany
🇬🇷 Physis - Greece
🇮🇹 ACT-YIN - Italy
🇪🇸 Infinity Synergy Spain - Spain

📣 The Sansusī Dance Training project is co-funded by the European Union.
This post reflects only the author’s views and not necessarily those of the EU, the European Commission, or the national agency (JSPA).

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22/10/2025

🔥“RESET: Beyond the System”
20–29 January 2026 | Plovdiv, Bulgaria

A journey to rebuild humanity in a digitally overstimulated world.
We are constantly exposed to information, digital stimulation, and social pressure, yet many experience loneliness, burnout, and a lack of meaning.

“RESET: Beyond the System” is Smokinya Foundation’s answer to this paradox.

It invites participants to step out of digital noise, reconnect with their values, body, and environment, and rediscover clarity and purpose in their personal and professional lives.

ℹ Information: https://bit.ly/2026-RESET-TC
▶︎ Application: https://bit.ly/Reset-App-Form
📩 Contact: [email protected]

What to expect
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
☘ Identify and map the systems they are part of (personal, organizational, societal).
☘ Recognize patterns of reactivity and practice conscious decision-making.
☘ Manage their digital habits and practice mindful use of technology.
☘ Communicate their values and life purpose with clarity.
☘ Apply systemic tools (such as the 5R Model) in personal and organizational contexts.
☘ Integrate self-reflection and peer learning as lifelong habits.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.
#ЕразъмПлюс #ЦРЧР

11/09/2025

⚡️ Erasmus+ Youth Exchange by

𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆 | Youth Exchange
Learn, Share, Belong. The Pathway Begins!
🗓: 09 - 18 October 2025 (including travel days)
📍: NISI, Raches, Greece 🇬🇷
🌍: Greece, Latvia, Italy, Poland, Lithuania, Bulgaria
⚠ Apply by: August 29th 2025, but we are selecting people on the go, so applying as soon as possible is recommended.

🎯 Pathway is an 8-day youth exchange, created by young people for young people. We aim to come together to empower participants by fostering an international community where we can freely express ourselves, develop essential competences and adopt attitudes that support self-discovery & personal growth by becoming more inclusive, culturally aware, confident, and equipped with skills and positive mindsets that enhance our value in the labour market.

👉 What to expect:
✅ Activities on soft skills and tools for effective communication, development of creativity, leadership and teamwork,
✅ Equip yourself with skills and positive attitudes (accountability and proactivity) that will make you more valuable in the labour market,
✅ Explore your values and attitudes through reflection and reality acknowledgement.
✅ To foster a sense of European identity,
✅ Learn how to make videos in a modern way about the topics of the youth exchange.

i️ Information: https://bit.ly/Pathway_Infopack
▶︎ Application: https://bit.ly/Pathway_Application
📩 Contact: [email protected]

👊 This is a learning opportunity by 🇬🇷. The partner organisations are:
🇱🇻 Latvia - Biedrība re:view
🇮🇹 Italy - YOUth Connect
🇵🇱 Poland - My Future
🇱🇹 Lithuania - CET Platform Lietuva
🇧🇬 Bulgaria - Сдружение-ИКАР

💸 The project is co-financed by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Commission and supported by . Costs of participation, accommodation, transportation and food are covered.