MitOst e.V.

MitOst is an international network, promoting cultural exchange and active citizenship. MitOst ist ein internationales Netzwerk.

Wir fördern Kulturaustausch und aktive Bürgerschaft. Impressum: http://www.mitost.org/footernavi/impressum.html

21/04/2026

3 reasons why we meet in Armenia for the 22nd MitOst Festival 🇦🇲

1️⃣ A region in transformation.
The South Caucasus and Eastern Europe are going through profound changes, politically and socially. Civil society is navigating geopolitical tensions, shrinking civic space, and the ongoing impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine — while at the same time experimenting with new forms of cooperation, care, and resilience.

2️⃣ Armenia as a space for dialogue and possibility.
At this crossroads, Armenia is advancing democratic reforms and increasingly positioning itself as a place for regional exchange. Taking place ahead of the 2026 parliamentary elections, we hope the Festival offers a timely and meaningful setting to come together and reflect.

3️⃣ Engaged community.
What makes MitOst Festivals truly special are the local hosts deep knowledge of their context. EcoHub Foundation is part of MitOst since 2013 and represented in the MitOst Executive Board since 2022 and bring knowledge, strong networks, and openness — creating a space for genuine exchange, connection, and collaboration.

🔗 Read more details in the Festival website: https://festival.mitost.org
📌 Early bird registration is available until May 15, 2026.
📸 Photo credits: Vagho Skarnet, Vardan Harutyunyan.

The 22nd MitOst Festival is organized by MitOst in collaboration with local host organization EcoHub Foundation and the Bosch Alumni Network.

24/03/2026

Registrations for the 22nd MitOst Festival are now open! ❤️

Join us in Armenia from 17–20 September 2026 — a chance to come together once again, and to celebrate 30 years of MitOst. This year, we gather under the theme “Democratic Resilience in Practice: Civil Society Between Transformation and Uncertainty.”

✨ Early Bird participation fees are available until May 15, 2026. Regular registration closes on July 1, 2026.

🔗 Visit the Festival website to find our more about fees, travel fund, and a glimpse into the program: https://festival.mitost.org/

📌 Registration form: https://wecommit.typeform.com/Festival-2026

The 22nd MitOst Festival is organized by MitOst in collaboration with local host organization EcoHub Foundation and the Bosch Alumni Network.

09/02/2026

The MitOst Festival goes to Armenia from 17–20 September 2026! ❤️

While we were still in Chișinău, it was clear that the spirit of the MitOst Festival would continue beyond that moment. The conversations, connections, and shared energy carried us forward and with them, a promise was made to meet again. We are happy to host the 22nd Festival – and celebrate our 30th anniversary! – in collaboration with the local hosts and one of our long standing partners, EcoHub Foundation.

We’re looking forward to gather in a different context to explore new perspectives and conversations.

📌 Registration will open very soon! Until then, we invite you to book these dates in your calendar and stay tuned.

The 22nd MitOst Festival is organized by MitOst in collaboration with local host organization EcoHub Foundation and Bosch Alumni Network.

28/01/2026

The MitOst Board came together in Berlin for two intensive and inspiring days of exchange, reflection, and planning. The meeting created space to reflect on a shared vision, clarify ways of collaboration, and shape priorities for the year ahead. It reaffirmed a strong sense of trust and shared responsibility, as well as a collective commitment to developing MitOst as a living, vibrant, and connected network. 🪢

Some key highlights:

✨ Taking time to reflect on what motivates each board member individually — and what unites them — reaffirming why the network and its values matter now and in the years ahead.

✨ Shaping the narrative of the MitOst Festival 2026 in Armenia by co-creating the program and identifying concrete next steps for the months to come.

✨ Engaging in thoughtful conversations about the future of MitOst, with a strong focus on strengthening member engagement and developing initiatives such as the Co-Shapers.

✨ Agreeing on next steps and milestones to ensure continuity and strong collaboration between the Board and the wider MitOst community.

Grateful to Christina, Olha, Yana, Stelios, Andreea, Annegret, Serra and Uta for your dedication and wonderful work — we’re excited for what’s ahead 💛

19/12/2025

Since our Members’ Assembly on 13 November, our new board is now elected and ready for the next term. ✨

We’re excited to welcome Andreea Breaz, Christina Nuhr, and Olga Diatel to the board, and happy to continue having our dedicated members Stelios Voulgaris, Yana Mktrchyan, Annegret Wulff, and Serra Özhan for another term.

We’re looking forward to the energy, ideas, and collaboration this group will bring over the next three years — and some exciting decisions are already in the making! More information coming early next year.

Wishing everyone a warm and restful holiday season ❤️

03/12/2025

Issue No.2 of our Vidnova Journal is out! 🗞

“People of Ukraine and their realities” is a publication created with our community — a space to uplift Ukrainian voices, experiences, and everyday forms of resilience. This issue brings together stories, reflections, and insights from people across the Vidnova network, including:

💙 Five conversations led by Anna Lodygina, journalist and host of Back to the Roots, with Vidnova Lab fellows Kucher, veteran and founder of NGO Strong 300, Viktoriia Beha from hromadske.ua, Iryna Minkovska founder of Я І МОЯ ШКОЛА, Anna Karnaukh from Lanka.pro, and Anastasiia Petrova from Beetroot Academy.

💛 A commentary by Julia Teek, senior project manager on the Ukraine team at Robert Bosch Stiftung, reminding us that culture, too, is a frontline.

💙 An essay by Malwina Fendrych, Communications and Projects Lead at Commit, reflecting on humor as a lifeline: not an escape from hardship, but an act of agency that asserts life itself.

💛 An input on Vidnova Plus Engagement by Tetiana Kriukovska, Maryna Hovorukhina, and Lisa Dorfhuber from the Vidnova Plus team, showing how participation creates belonging.

💙 A selection of other mediums and creative contributions.

Thank you to all contributors, and to Robert Bosch Stiftung for the financial support.

🔗☕️ Please go have a read:https://vidnova.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Vidnova-Journal-No2.pdf

03/12/2025

Call for participation 📢

Applications are now open for Vidnova Plus Dialogue, launching its first event in January — Open Space and Civic Jam No. 1: How to Grow Community Initiatives from Scratch.

With this program, we aim to create a supportive environment for genuine exchange, collaboration, and collective action for Ukrainians with a migration background, members of the wider Ukrainian communities in Berlin and Brandenburg, and representatives of German civil society and public institutions. It’s a space to bring your challenges, ideas, and hopes into conversations grounded in respect and curiosity.

🟨 Practical information:
• 22 January 2026, 09:30–17:30, in Berlin
• English (with elements in German and Ukrainian)
• Free participation
• Deadline: 15 December 2025.

🟦 Event concept:
• Thematic workshops and facilitated discussions
• Space for networking, idea-sharing, and collaboration
• Opportunities to meet peers, community leaders, and public actors
• A platform to present your own ideas and connect with potential partners
• Formats: Open Space, Civic Jam

🔗 Explore all program details: https://vidnova.org/call-dialogue/

Created and coordinated by Commit gGmbH and funded by the European Union.

29/10/2025

Our last throwback to the Festival 💫

Exploring the streets, stories, and local alternative scene of Chișinău is something we’ll remember for a long time! From discovering the history of Muzeum Zemstvei and joining the trolleybus tour, to visiting Centrul Comunitar 151, cycling through the city, and tasting local plăcintăs, we are grateful for all the inspiring experiences and coversations that we’d been looking forward to for the past 5 years. ❤️

With some participants joining the Festival for the very first time and others who’ve been part of all 21 editions, this year’s gathering was truly something special. Thanks to everyone who made it memorable in their own way. We hope to meet you all again very soon! 🫂

Photo credits: .gordeeva

27/10/2025

When we say the Tombola and Football Tournament are at the heart of every Festival, we truly mean it!

Borussia MitOst and Dinamo Kyiv faced off in a friendly match full of team spirit and a bit of healthy competition, with Borussia MitOst taking home the win! ⚽

And of course, our beloved Tombola brought everyone together once again — a moment we all look forward to see who will get lucky this time. Some of us even left with something special. 🎁

Big thanks to Tino & Ion for facilitating this session. We can’t wait to recreate this atmosphere again soon!

Photo credits: Ina Gordeeva ❤️

20/10/2025

Some impressions from our visit to the EcoVillage Moldova in Rîșcova, part of EcoVisio, during the 21st MitOst Festival 🌿

We were warmly welcomed by Lilliana and the whole team of the Ecovillage, who guided us through the story of how it all began and how the Ecovillage has grown into a sustainable, community-driven space involving students, and local changemakers. Some participants joined another guided village walk, followed by an inspiring Open Space session, where participants hosted their own mini-workshops. The day concluded with a documentary screening titled “The last transhumance” featuring real-life stories of shepherds in Romania, Albania and Italy, created by one of our participants, Dragos Lumpan 🎬

And of course, we can’t forget the two delicious home-made meals prepared with love by the local heroes of Rîșcova 🍲

A huge thank you to our hosts for their warmth, care, and inspiration!

Photo credits: Ina Gordeeva

11/09/2025

This is a true representation of what our Participatory Membership Model is about: members uplifting each other by offering skills, knowledge, and support. ✨

A big thank you to Eszter for generously sharing her expertise in career counselling! The sessions included 1-1 in depth conversations, personalised exercises and worksheets, and a community-led accountability group over 6 months.

4 MitOst members gained valuable guidance and support — swipe to hear about their experiences and takeaways. 🌱

Keep an eye on our social media as these sessions may return next year.

If you are interested in ways to contribute to the network as part of your Membership, please reach out to our board member Stelios Voulgaris through [email protected].

09/09/2025

This is a true representation of what our Participatory Membership Model is about: members uplifting each other by offering skills, knowledge, and support. ✨

A big thank you to Eszter for generously sharing her expertise in career counselling! The sessions included 1-1 in depth conversations, personalised exercises and worksheets, and a community-led accountability group over 6 months.

4 MitOst members gained valuable guidance and support — swipe to hear about their experiences and takeaways. 🌱

Keep an eye out on our social media as these sessions may return next year.

If you are interested in practicing our Participatory Membership Model, please reach out to our board member Stelios Voulgaris through [email protected].

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