Fundația Județeană pentru Tineret Botoșani

06/10/2026

New school, new classmates and already some very important conversations. 💬

On Monday, 28 September, our Vol4Refugees team visited class 9E at “Gheorghe Asachi” Technical College in Botoșani for the Gender Equality in Everyday Life workshop.

As the students had only recently started high school, we were curious to hear how they see gender equality, stereotypes and unfair treatment. They joined the activities with openness, shared their opinions and were willing to discuss different perspectives.

Through interactive exercises, group discussions, real-life case studies and a Kahoot quiz, we explored how gender stereotypes can appear in social media, relationships, work and everyday situations. Some examples also looked at the experiences of Ukrainians and refugees, helping students understand how gender discrimination can overlap with prejudice based on nationality, language or refugee status.

It was our first visit to this school, and class 9E gave us a warm welcome and many interesting ideas to reflect on. Thank you to the students and teachers for joining the conversation! 💙

This activity was part of the Vol4Refugees project, co-funded by the European Union through the European Solidarity Corps.

EUfunded EUYouth Botosani FJTB

06/10/2026

What does gender equality look like to someone who has just started high school? And to someone who is getting ready to graduate? 👀

On 22 September, our Vol4Refugees volunteers held the “Gender Equality in Everyday Life” workshop with two classes from A.T. Laurian National College in Botoșani: one 9th-grade class and one 12th-grade class.

It was interesting to hear the opinions of students at two very different moments in their high-school experience. We were especially happy to see that the 9th graders, despite being at the beginning of this new chapter, already had healthy principles, spoke openly and were willing to listen to different perspectives.

Through interactive discussions, real-life case studies, group work and a Kahoot quiz, the students explored gender stereotypes and double standards found in social media, relationships, work and everyday social life.

Some of the case studies also focused on situations experienced by Ukrainians and refugees. This helped students discuss how gender stereotypes can overlap with discrimination based on nationality, language or refugee status, and how they can support people who are treated unfairly.

The two classes brought different experiences to the conversation, but both reminded us how important it is to give young people space to speak, ask questions and learn from one another. 💬💙

Thank you to the students and teachers from A.T. Laurian National College for welcoming us and joining the conversation!

This activity was part of the Vol4Refugees project, co-funded by the European Union through the European Solidarity Corps.

EUfunded EUYouth Botosani FJTB

05/10/2026

On 19 September, children from the Ukrainian refugee community spent the afternoon with Romanian children. They played, created things together and found ways to communicate, even when they did not speak the same language.

They took part in games, a fine motor skills workshop and a clay-modelling activity. They also ate pizza together and had time to talk, laugh and get to know each other. 🍕🧩

For Ukrainian children preparing to attend a Romanian school, meeting local children in a relaxed and friendly place can make the experience feel less new and scary. It helps them build confidence, make friends and feel that they belong. Sometimes, getting ready for a new school starts with something simple: a game, a slice of pizza and the courage to say hello. 💙

At the end, every child received a back-to-school kit from FJTB to support them as they started the new school year. 🎒✏️

This activity was part of the Vol4Refugees project, co-funded by the European Union through the European Solidarity Corps.

EUfunded EUYouth Botosani FJTB

01/10/2026

Tu ce ai schimba în comunitatea ta? 👀

Pe 3 octombrie ne vedem la Casa Tineretului Botoșani pentru a vorbi despre problemele, nevoile și ideile tinerilor din comunitate. 💬

📍 Casa Tineretului Botoșani
📅 03.10 | 14:00
🔗 Participarea este gratuită — înscriere prin linkul din bio.

Vino să-ți faci vocea auzită. 🫶

Activitate organizată în cadrul proiectului The Youth Voices in Action (2026-1-RO01-KA154-YOU-000396154), cofinanțat de Uniunea Europeană prin programul Erasmus+.

30/09/2026

23/09 Little hands, big skills! 👐🎨 This time, our weekly activity with children from the Ukrainian refugee community got a little sweeter. Together with our volunteers, the children designed, decorated and built their own colorful piñatas, with a well-deserved candy surprise waiting inside. 🪅

Beyond the fun, the activity encouraged creativity, fine motor skills, teamwork and communication, giving the children a safe and friendly space to express themselves, cooperate and build connections with our volunteers. Step by step, activities like this help create a sense of belonging and make our Youth Centre a familiar and welcoming place for the children. 💙💛

And yes… breaking the piñatas was definitely the most anticipated part. 😂🍭

This activity is part of Vol4Refugees, co-funded by the European Union through the European Solidarity Corps.

Botosani FJTB

23/09/2026

💜 Gender equality has no borders!

As part of Stage 4 of Vol4Refugees, our volunteers developed an online awareness campaign alongside the gender equality workshops and activities carried out throughout their volunteering experience.

Through this campaign, we want to highlight the challenges faced by Ukrainian refugees, particularly women and girls, and raise awareness about equal opportunities, inclusion and the importance of breaking gender stereotypes.

Because solidarity also means creating communities where everyone feels welcome, respected and empowered. 💜

Swipe through to discover how small actions can make a difference!

📚 Information sources: UN Women – research and reports on the impact of the war in Ukraine on women and girls, gender inequalities and the challenges faced by displaced women.

This activity is part of Vol4Refugees – Young European volunteering teams support assistance to the Ukrainian refugee population in Romania, co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps.

EUYouth Botosani FJTB GenderEquality Inclusion

22/09/2026

20/09/2026

Volunteers who join us in Botoșani through the European Solidarity Corps also take part in Romanian language sessions throughout their experience.

From everyday expressions and basic conversations to understanding more about Romanian culture, these sessions help our international volunteers feel more confident, communicate with local people and become part of the community. 🤝

Because volunteering abroad is not only about the activities you do — it’s also about discovering the place, the people and the language around you. 💜

These activities are part of the Vol4Refugees project, co-funded by the European Union through the European Solidarity Corps.

Botosani FJTB

20/09/2026

Ești din Botoșani și ai idei pe care vrei să le pui în practică? ✨

La FJTB găsești oameni, spațiu și contexte în care poți să te implici, să înveți, să creezi și să faci lucruri faine pentru comunitate.

Poți veni cu o idee, cu energie, cu chef de voluntariat sau doar cu dorința de a descoperi ce se întâmplă la Casa Tineretului.

Scrie-ne și hai să vedem ce putem construi împreună. 💬

Material video realizat în cadrul stagiului 5 al proiectului Vol4Refugees.

This activity is part of Vol4Refugees – Young European volunteering teams support assistance to the Ukrainian refugee population in Romania, co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps.

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