Razmjena mladih Red to the Bull u Litvi, u kojoj sam sudjelovala od 13. do 21. studenog, bila je uistinu transformativno iskustvo koje je okupilo 30 mladih ljudi iz pet različitih zemalja- Litve, Grčke, Turske, Španjolske i Hrvatske. Projekt, financiran iz programa Erasmus+ i Europske unije, imao je za cilj pozabaviti se problemom zlostavljanja (bullyinga i mobinga) u našim zemljama, naglašavajući važnost i mogućnosti smanjenja stope i pojave istog.
Tijekom osmodnevnog projekta imala sam priliku upoznati bogate tradicije iz drugih zemalja sudionica što mi je omogućilo da proširim svoje kulturne horizonte. Međutim, sam projekt nadilazi kulturnu razmjenu. Kroz kontinuirane rasprave, radionice rješavanja raznih problema i druge zanimljive aktivnosti, uronili smo u raznovrsne aspekte zlostavljanja te istraživali načine za borbu protiv nasilja. Jedan od važnijih aspekata ovog projekta bilo je uključivanje umjetničkih metoda kao sredstva za poticanje rasprave o problemu zlostavljanja. Ovakav svježi i zanimljiv pristup je rasprave učinio dinamičnijima i nama kao sudionicima omogućio da kreativno izrazimo svoje emocije i iskustva.
Ovaj projekt je između ostalog imao i veliki utjecaj na moj osobni rast; stekla sam uvid u težinu zlostavljanja i njegove posljedice, te ono najvažnije razvila sam i praktične vještine snalaženja u izazovnim situacijama. Posebno bih htjela naglasiti da smo na jednoj od radionica imali priliku raditi i pričati s profesionalnom psihologinjom, što je zaista hvale vrijedan čin od strane organizacije projekta.
Naravno, ovakvi projekti nisu samo cjelodnevne radionice. Uz sve aktivnosti, voditelji projekta ostavljali su nam i dovoljno slobodnog vremena za razgledavanje Vilniusa, glavnog grada Litve i Elniakampisa, mjesta u kojem smo boravili tijekom projekta. Također, slobodno vrijeme nam je omogućilo bolje upoznavanje s drugim sudionicima te nam time pružajući mogućnost da steknemo zaista posebna prijateljstva i stvorimo najljepša sjećanja!
The Red to the Bull Youth Exchange in Lithuania, in which I participated from November 13th to 21st, was truly a transformative experience that brought together 30 young people from five different countries – Lithuania, Greece, Turkey, Spain, and Croatia. The project, funded by the Erasmus+ program and the European Union, aimed to address the issue of bullying and mobbing in our countries, emphasizing the importance and possibilities of reducing its prevalence.
During the eight-day project, I had the opportunity to get to know the rich traditions of participants from other countries, allowing me to broaden my cultural horizons. However, the project went beyond cultural exchange. Through continuous discussions, problem-solving workshops, and other engaging activities, we delved into various aspects of bullying and explored ways to combat violence. One of the crucial aspects of this project was the incorporation of artistic methods as a means to encourage discussion about the issue of bullying. This fresh and interesting approach made the discussions dynamic and allowed us, as participants, to creatively express our emotions and experiences.
This project had a significant impact on my personal growth; I gained insight into the severity of bullying and its consequences. Most importantly, I developed practical skills to navigate challenging situations. I would like to emphasize that, during one of the workshops, we had the opportunity to work with and talk to a professional psychologist, which was a commendable act by the project organizers.
Of course, such projects are not just full-day workshops. Alongside all the activities, project leaders provided us with enough free time to explore Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania and Elniakampis, where we stayed during the project. Also, free time allowed us to meet other participants better and form truly special friendships, creating some of the most beautiful memories!
Tekst napisala / written by: Leonarda Litvić