Alternative Magazine

Magazine
ALTERNATI VE
April 28 issue 2016
1st edition
TRAVEL
BEAUTIFUL BULGARIA
DISCOVER THE W ORLD W ITH
TRAVEL TIPS
SPAIN
CULTURE
EASTER TRADITIONS
DISCOVER SPAIN
EVS
IN ALTERNATIVI
ERASMUS+
DISCOVER YOUR LIFE-CHANGING
EXPERIENCE
OPPORTUNITIES

Your Alternative Magazine
Find the following chapters:
1. Alternativi International
2. ERASMUS+. Voices of ERASMUS+ experience.
3. Travelling.
Blagoevgrad.
Interview.
Travel tips.
4. Culture.
Easter Traditions.
Home countries of volunteers - Spain.
5, Opportunities
6. EVS in Alternativi International
First magazine sharing
the activity of
Alternativi International
non-profit
organization from
Blagoevgrad,
Bulgaria.

ALTERNATIVI
INTERNATIONAL
W ho are we?
W hat do we do?
Association "Alternativi International" is
youth non-governmental organization
working in the territory of Blagoevgrad
region. It conducts many programs and
trainings, plays an increasingly influential
role in a variety of activities, which impact
upon the lives of many people.
One of the main objectives of the NGO is to
encourage personal and professional development
of young people through non formal education and
also the building up and development of active
citizenship among them. Non-formal education is
about acknowledging the importance of education,
learning and training which takes place outside
recognized educational institutions. The
organization is an alternative for young people in
the region to explore their potential, enrich their
knowledge and become an active part of the society.
It provides youngsters with the knowledge and
information they need to realize their full potential
and become active contributors to their society?s
development.

CHANGE
"Alternativi International? is founded by
people seeking the positive change for
young people in Bulgaria. It?s a task
oriented and driven by people with a
common interest and performs a variety
of service and humanitarian functions.
For that reason the main target group is
youngsters aged between 17 and 30
years old. One of the aims is also to
provide equal possibilities for youth with
fewer opportunities.
Young people and youth workers from
different countries could meet and enjoy a
non-formal learning programs together
(learning by doing, learning by fun). Such an
international experience would enrich
young people and strengthen their
European values. The participants would
open their minds and hearts and become
active European citizens. The larger the EU
becomes, the more important it is for the
people who live in it to realize that their
union has been built on common values,
such as human rights, solidarity, rule of law,
democracy and so on.

The organization gives them the opportunity to develop their selves by
participating in various initiatives and events at local, national and international
level. The association organizes information days and campaigns, cultural
events, trainings, discussions and debates on different issues, etc. The
organization, in partnership with students from the city, issues and youth
newspaper, to inform young people about career opportunities, trainings, work
placements, internships, cultural happenings and so on.
The organization is working with the aim to develop intercultural
dialogue and understanding between young people from whole
Europe crossing all the differences. It gives a chance to the
youngsters to experience what it is like to work in a European
NGO, to learn more about the European field of Youth work and
policy-making. It provides an opportunity for young people to
become more open-minded regarding their mindset. And also to
participate in EVS (European voluntary service) to increase the
skills through the practical experience of volunteering abroad, to
encourage the learning of another language, to develop the
ability to interact with persons of different culture, to spread
tolerance among young people, to promote active citizenship, to
support the development of local communities.

?Alternativi International? is developing initiatives fighting the racism and xenophobia
among youth from different religious, ethnic, cultural, geographical or economical
background. Racism often goes hand in hand with other forms of exclusion and
intolerance. It is therefore essential to adopt a comprehensive approach in combating
these different forms of discrimination.
The organization has a goal to overcome this
kind of behavior among those, who can
offend others because of their nationality,
and discriminate on an ethnic or cultural
basis. This magazine is made for our readers
to explore spheres they are most interested
in and to share interesting information on
diverse subjects.
In this magazine you can find out lots of useful
information on different topics. There are
articles about Erasmus +, travelling, culture,
how EVS Alternativi works, and so on. This is
the first edition of the magazine and we all
hope that you will like it.
by Tatevik Beglarian
Wish you to enjoy reading it!

y Maria Jose Melendo
ERASMUS +
THE VOICES OF ERASMUS+
Haven?t you heard before about Erasmus+? Well, today is your lucky day because this information
can really change your life! Actually, it is changing the life of so many young people around Europe
and that is the aim of this program, to create opportunities for them. With it, you can study, work,
volunteer, teach or train abroad in Europe and all over the world?and it is funded by the European
Union!!! But let us introduce you some people that have already experienced what it is?
Hristiyan Yaprakov ? Bulgaria "One of my friends called me some weeks ago and said that there is
a vacant spot for a Youth Exchange project in Spain. He also told me that we were going on a
journey almost for free. It was the combination of the words "Spain", "journey" and "free" what
made me send an application form immediately. I got accepted. The next thing I know? I was
drinking free beer on the plane on my way to Spain. The point of all these projects is to broaden
the minds of young people, to make them multicultural in a way and to educate them on a
particular topic. Our project was called "A better Europe for all" and the main topic was the
immigration crisis in Europe. We were a group of around 45 people - 5 participants from 8
different countries plus the organizers.

The city of Malaga was our first destination. From there we went to Jerez, where we got together
with the whole group and set off to Campano - a heavenly place in the countryside. The one week
stay in this camp was a very bonding and emotional experience for all of us. We all got to know
each other for less than two days and quickly became a big loving family. On the seventh day we
all travelled back to Jerez to stay in a hotel were we continued the educational activities and
games. During all of that we got to see incredible landscapes, buildings, castles, cultural places
and other magnificent sights. We even swam in the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean."
"The benefits from this are huge. We
have a lot of new friends from all
around the globe, we developed and
improved a big range of social skills and
got to experience an amazing adventure
in all sorts of beautiful places. Every
young person should experience this!
We all should travel and socialize and
open our mind!"

Nastase Eduard ? Romania
"Hi everyone! My name is Eduard. I'm studying Political Science in
Bucharest, Romania. I discovered Erasmus+ projects in May, last
summer. Till now I was in 6 Erasmus+ projects YE / TC and one
Erasmus for studies in Trieste, Italy. During all these projects I
learned new things about culture, history, habits, way of thinking,
food, education system, etc. of countries which took part in these
projects. I visited beautiful places and now I have a lot of lovely
international friends. About Trieste and my experience there? I met
really interesting teachers, I learned how to make pizza and pasta
and a lot of other things about Italian culture: probably, the most
important, italian hand gestures. In Trieste, I stayed in campus and I
felt very integrated in community of students, also I didn't have any
problems with racism. After all these Erasmus+ projects, I'm feeling
more European than Romanian citizen and I encourage everyone
who wants to go in Erasmus+ projects to do it right now. "
Lelde Salenice - Latvia
"My EVS experience (European Voluntary Service)
has been the best experience so far in my life.
Living in a totally different country with no friends
and family next to me, I have had the opportunity
to discover myself more and learn lot of new
things - professional and social as well. And of
course I have met the most amazing people -
people who I can call friends and who I hope will
stay with me long after my experience here. "

Iskra Stoyanova - Bulgaria "We exchanged a lot of information with
positive and negative experience from training courses, youth
exchanges, EVS, seminars, etc. We all came to the conclusion that
we are living in different countries, but we are facing always almost
the same difficulties and problems during our work. The project
went perfectly well concerning communication and connection
between the organizations. The results of it are about to be seen ?
We managed to go PRO !"
Sultana Erbas ? Turkey
Marco Pischedda ? Italy
"Erasmus+ has given me many opportunities and a lot of
knowledge. I learned how beautiful other cultures and
languages are. I improved my communication skills not
only by words but by a big smile coming from heart. It
made me more curious about other countries?traditions. I
earned beautiful people who can now host me if I visit
their countries. Each training gave me more courage to
start a new thing and to open a new way for me. "
"My EVS project gave me the opportunity to meet
different cultures: that's the most important thing, 'cause
when you have the possibility to mix, to mess with the
world, you can easily understand that you need to listen,
if you want to be heard... to understand, if you wanna be
understood... to respect, if you wanna be respected. "

Oana Teodora Morar - Romania "I would just say a few
words about how Erasmus+ has affected my life. I think the
most important is that it enlarged my horizons, in many
ways. From each project I learned something about other
cultures, I developed my communication and my
orientation skills and I gained so many new friends -each of
them special in his own way- which help me enlightening
my mind."
Ferdinando Di Ruocco ? Italy. "Around two years ago I took
part in my first cultural exchange under the program
Erasmus+. I remember it like if it was yesterday. It was in
Croatia. I participated just for fun, because I had nothing
better to do. But honestly said, it was one of the best
decisions of my life. I discovered a new world: the world of
sharing your own culture, your own traditions and your own
experiences. We spent a week, 24 hours on 24, along with
guys from all over Europe. After that, I took part in several
projects and I decided to write my first one, in my country, in
Naples, with the desire to make my city known in the whole
of Europe and to make other people touch with their hands
my traditions. Today I can only be thankful to the Erasmus+,
which has changed my life in a positive way and it has
introduced me to so many people who still after many years
are part of my life."

Yordan Stoyanova - Bulgaria. "I learned a lot of amazing
things about myself and the people around me. The most
remarkable factor, that I most benefited from, was the
friendships I made with so many different people from all
around the world. The moment I got home, I was charged with
so many positive energy and emotions. I have also gained a
lot of knowledge about the refugees and the problems that
countries from Europe are facing with the emerging crisis.
The accommodation couldn't be more pleasing. The fact that
we were so far away from the cities and we had no internet
and television helped the participants to socialize much
faster and we were like a big happy family. The food was
perfect, because every country had to prepare their
traditional meals, which everybody really enjoyed. We tasted
different kinds of food from eight different countries."
Andrea Ciornei ? Romania
"Hey guys! My name is Andrea and I just want to summarize
what was for me EVS. Just in one word, EVS equals happiness. If
you want to change your life, you should start go on an EVS, for
sure. It is a life changing opportunity! During the month I spent
in Turkey, Didim, I have evolved both mentally and
professionally. Not to mention the friendships I have built
there and the amazing people I have met! "
Well, now you have no choice but become part of this fascinating
world what is Erasmus+! Be ready to live your own story, so later
you can tell it to the other ;)

Travelling
BLAGOEVGRAD
Blagoevgrad is located in Southwest Bulgaria, at a
distance of about 100 km from Sofia, in the so called
Blagoevgrad valley, and it has a population of 70,881
inhabitants. The town is situated in close proximity to
the southwest slopes of Rila Mountain, in the river
valleys of Struma and Blagoevgradska Bistritsa.
The foot of Vlahina Mountain can be seen to the west of
it. The territory of the town in regional scale is located
in the westernmost part of the Rila-Rhodope Massif. The
average temperature is +14 degrees, which determines
the region as one of the warmest in the country.
Orthodox memorial
cross ?Memory and
Faith? s was built in
2013 and stands as a
guardian symbol
above Blagoevgrad.
American University and South
West University is a private,
selective, residential liberal arts
university located in Blagoevgrad,
Bulgaria. Courses are taught in
English by an international faculty.
It was stablished in 1991 and
enrolls 1,000 students from 40
different countries every year.
The South-West University
"Neofit Rilski" was founded in
1975 and it is divided into seven
faculties and one college.

Other interesting places near Blagoevgrad
Interesting places in
?Rila? Monastery
and National park
Rozhen monastery
Bansko
Blago
The Historical Museum. The
old Blagoevgrad district
of Varosha holds the town?s
history museum. The
regional History Museum of
Blagoevgrad has a rich
collection, presenting
developments in the Pirin
Mountain region.
Several collections make up
the museum, which was put
together in 1952. The main
sections are called
Archaeology, Ethnography,
Bulgaria from the 15th to the
20th Century, New History,
Nature and Art. A modern
conservation and restoration
lab function alongside the
museum. Its library includes
over 17 000 books.

Municipality of Blagoevgrad - It is next to the ?Georgi Izmirliev?
Square with the central fountain in the city center.
?Georgi Izmirliev? Square with the central fountain .It is in the city
center, next to the American University. It is surrounded by
restaurants, clubs, a cinema?
The Youth center. Over a period of 40 years now, the Youth Centre
in Blagoevgrad has gained recognition as an educational, cultural
and information hub of the town.
Bachinovo park. It is the biggest park in Blagoevgrad, closed to the
city center. There are plenty of activities you can do there, such as
riding a bike, sport activities, having lunch or a drink in any of its
restourans.
Church ?Virgin Mary? (Varosha old town. It is situated in the heart
of this district. In this region the houses are like the old style, very
beautiful, common architecture. The streets are paved and there is
a special spirit, while you are walking or taking photos around.
There are many cats around the houses and many more around the
church. The church ?Virgin Mary ? was built in 1844 , all done and
made with the efforts of the local people. There was a legend that
women took small stones in their skirt in order for the church to be
built stronger and bigger. It is very beautiful and if you go to
Blagoevgrad, you should definitely visit it and light a candle in it (It
is a traditional habit Orthodox Christians have).

Interview
When was the first time you decided to travel
abroad and why you decided to do so?
The first time I travelled abroad was when I was
19, just after I graduated high school. I was
invited by my state (Wisconsin) to play in a 300
person band in seven countries around Western
Europe. It was fun and I was gone 3 weeks.
Our respondent is David Benjamin from US,
whom I met during my Erasmus semester in Tallinn.
He is living the most amazing life, having visited 71 countries
at the age of 26.
And I can say that once you get to know him,
you know that he is not just another tourist
but a true traveler.
I know that after traveling for couple of
months you took a break and then on the
road once again, how do you feel when
you're home in US? Does it still feel like
home?
Travelling for a long time is hard. You change
a lot. When I got home I experienced reverse
culture shock. It means, essentially, that home
feels like a foreign place. This lasted for about
3 weeks, but work and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
helped me bring me back home mentally. I
was so used to moving and new experiences
that when you have a normal routine it feels
strange. It does still feel like home, but for a
while you feel removed as if you are looking
in on it, rather than being a part of it.

What about the one you would like to visit once again?
I would visit Georgia, Romania and Colombia again. These
places don't have many tourists, the people are amiable and
friendly. They all also have extraordinary scenery. I love these
countries and want to go back.
What was the country that
made better impression than
expected and the country that
did not quite meet your
expectations?
The county that made a better
impression on me was actually
Georgia. Nobody really travels
there and nobody seems to
know where it is. When I went
there I had no plans and no
idea what to see or what to
expect. People in Georgia are
the nicest in the world. It's
extremely beautiful with
mountains and the wine is
perfect. Georgia remains one
of my favorite countries. You
feel like you are getting a local
experience everywhere in
Georgia. The countries that
didn't meet my expectations
were mostly countries that are
hyped by travelers. If there are
a lot of tourists I generally
don't like it.

What has changed in you after traveling
so much? do you feel like different
person now?
Travelling changes how you see the world
and see yourself. One of my favorite
quotes is by Aldous Huxley, which says "to
travel is to discover that everyone is
wrong about other countries".
What recommendations could you give to
people who are about to start their journey?
My advice is to just travel but don't make a plan.
People make the mistake of expecting things.
You don't need to plan everything that's the
beauty, something will happen. Don't doubt
yourself. Have the courage to live life exactly as
you want to.
by Anna Arunashvili

Travel Tips
How to Travel in Europe on a Student Budget
Europe has always been the destination of choice for many students
wanting to experience an amazing mix of culture, history, beauty,
nightlife and food. It is possible to explore huge cities, quaint villages,
great museums, sunny beaches and so much more with a trip to Europe
on a student budget.
So, want to travel in Europe on a tight budget?
Good pre-trip research will make it easier to work to a realistic budget.
Here are some personal budgeting tips for students for how to best
manage your money during this exciting, challenging time. Let?s be more
than a tourist.
1. Plan ahead! It's easy to stick to your budget - when
you plan ahead.
2. A great way to save time and money when travelling
across Europe is by taking the night train. There are lots
of sleeper trains between major cities in Europe and
they are comfortable and convenient.
3. Be open-minded about accommodation. Hotels are
too expensive, rough it a little in a hostel. However,
don't stay overnight inside the city, hostels outside the
city limits will be easier on your wallet. So, sleep cheap
and spend your money on something cool!

4. Talk to local people, they might have cool
ideas for smaller, inexpensive restaurants.
5. Some museums offer free tours - just ask!
6. Many hostels and pubs offer student
discounts, so don't leave home without your
student ID card.
7. WWOOFing allows you to earn your keep
by working on a farm. A unique way to
explore the world! Also, Volunteering while
abroad is a productive way to spend your
time. It also helps you meet people.
8. Buy souvenirs: Souvenirs are fun and will
become nice reminders of wonderful days
bygone. They also make for thoughtful gifts
and don?t have to be expensive. I personally
keep a collection of postcards and fridge
magnets.
9. Couchsurfing is a great way to travel and
meet people. If you haven't couchsurfed yet,
get on it!
10. Share your journey! BlaBlaCar is the best
opportunity for ridesharing. Connecting
people who need to travel with drivers who
have empty seats.
11. Use travel search engines like Gogobot to
find cheap accommodations.
12. Pick a cheap time of the year to travel -
avoid major holidays and summertime. Also
Fridays and Sundays are very expensive days
to travel.
13. Do your research: Ask around, visit
forums, search official city websites, check
the tourist information centers. Also, take
advice from student bloggers, you aren't the
first student to travel so why not learn from
others' mistakes?
Of course, compared to many parts of the
world travel in Europe remains a pretty
expensive undertaking. But if you are spending
some times studying in Europe you should
definitely take the chance to explore it as much
as you can. Just go! Student years are for living!
So why not use that time to travel the world,
take some pictures and make stories from wild
adventures? So get out there and make it
happen!
by Anna Dididze

EASTER
CULTURE
Easter Traditions
For Christians, Easter is a
deeply religious holiday,
celebrating the day Jesus
arose from the dead after
the Crucifixion. Sometimes
called it the ??Resurrection?
and defeated evil forever.
The world boasts some
weird and wonderful Easter
traditions. But however, like
all other festivals and
holidays, Easter too is
celebrated in different
manner in different parts of
the world.

A lot of Churches start the Easter Sunday celebrations at Midnight on Easter Eve. Candles are
used in churches all over the world to start the Easter Day Midnight celebrations. Candles help
Christians to remember that Jesus is the light of the world and that when he rose to life on
Easter Day he got rid of the darkness of evil.
Easter is a centuries-old tradition and that I have already mentioned it is celebrated differently
in Europe. Across Europe, Easter usually consists of basket blessings, chocolate bunnies,
colourful eggs, bread, cakes and big family gatherings.
Easter Eggs
Many traditions and practices have formed
around Easter eggs. The coloring of eggs is a
established art and eggs often dyed,
painted and otherwise decorated. Orthodox
Christian in the Middle East and in Greece
painted eggs bright red to symbolize the
blood of Christ. Germans gave green eggs
as gifts on Holy Thursday and hung hollow
eggs on trees. Austrians placed tiny plants
around the egg and then boiled them. When
the plants were removed, white patterns
were created. The most elaborate Easter
egg traditions appear to have emerged in
Eastern Europe. In Poland and Ukraine egg
were often painted silver and gold.

The Easter Bunny
Hares and rabbits have long been symbols
of fairytale. The inclusion of the hare into
Easter customs appears to have originated
in Germany, where tales were told of an
??Easter hare??who laid eggs for children to
find. German immigrants to America
brought the tradition with them and spread
it to a wider public. They also baked cakes
for Easter in the shape of hares and may
have pioneered the practice of making
chocolate bunnies and eggs. While Easter to
many of us means gorging on chocolate,
dyeing eggs and waiting on a bunny to bring
us treats, here are a few of the most
elaborate and unusual celebrations.
In Germany for example dancing is banned. In
southern Germany, hundreds of people braved
the snow for a traditional Easter Monday
procession on horseback, while in Slovakia
women were doused with buckets of water as
part of their weekend celebrations. A similar
age-old tradition takes place in Hungary, where
after being sprinkled with water, the women give
the men beautifully coloured eggs in return.
Corfu is famous for pottery smashing on this day
and in Norway, people reading crime novels as a
rule. The Franconian Swiss have an old Easter
tradition of decorating wells in order to
celebrate the gift of water: life. They decorate
wells with beautifully painted eggs and spring
flowers.
And finally to cut a long story short, as many
countries as many histories and unbelievable
Easter traditions.
Happy Easter!!!
by Anna Dididze

Volunteer's home countries
SPAIN
Beaches, culture and architecture are the three most defining features of Spain, but you mustn´ t
forget the glorious sunshine, gorgeous scenery and landscapes. People flock in their millions to
this hospitable country that offers quite contrasting attractions and opportunities. It is - and has
been for thousands of years - one of the cultural centers of Europe. It has beautiful cities and
towns, offering really old monuments as well as futuristic architecture.
Now let´ s see the most important aspects of this fantastic country.
Culture
Culturally, Spain is a Western country. Almost
every aspect of Spanish life is permeated by
its Roman heritage, making Spain one of the
major Latin countries of Europe.
Spanish culture is marked by strong historic
ties to Catholicism, which played a pivotal role
in the country's formation and subsequent
identity.
Spanish art, architecture, cuisine, and music
has been shaped by successive waves of
foreign invaders, as well as by the country's
Mediterranean climate and geography.

Music, events and holidays
One of the most recognized features of Spanish culture is its flamenco dancing and
fiestas. The Flamenco dance is one of the most vibrant and unique dances in the world,
and promise to entertain tourists. Performances are often held in popular restaurants,
and tourists can even attempt the dance by themselves. It is the musical tradition in the
country's south, in particular in Andalusia. That is where you have to move to see and
listen first rate dancing and guitar playing. Apart from Flamenco music and dance, Spain
is also widely known for its bull-fights. You will find them indeed throughout the country.
The most popular event perhaps being the "Running of Bulls" during the San fermines in
Pamplona. But bullfights are part and parcel of any Fiesta. In April takes place Feria de
Abril, in Seville, an entire week of singing and dancing and trying that great Sherry wine,
those delicious tasty snacks called "Tapas" and moreSherry wine ... and if you like this
sort of things you REALLY should not miss that event.
If you can arrange it (and find a hotel room) better arrive to Seville already two weeks
before Feria, and see this city's other outstanding event: Semana Santa, Easter week, with
its world-famous processions.
Another outstanding Fiesta are "Las Fallas" in Valencia, in March, when all the city
becomes the scenery of an enormous party with lots of good mood and excellent
fireworks. Next to Valencia there is the little town Buñol which hosts each year on the
last Wednesday of August La Tomatina, the world's largest tomato fight. It is unclear why
the town's inhabitants started over 50 years ago the tradition of throwing mature
tomatoes at each other, but today the event attracts thousands of visitors from all over
the world.
Madrid has its Fiesta, "San Isidro", in May. If you like bullfights, don't miss it.Carnival is
popular in all the country, the best is in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, but if you are at the
peninsula, Cadiz and Sitges are the places to go.

Attractions. Spain has an array of intriguing
attractions that excite tourists from around
the world each year. Incredible buildings still
stand from the 700 year-old legacy of the
Moors that once ruled Spain. For example,
Santa Barbara has a great castle and in
Granada you will find the Alhambra Palace.
Other attractions include the Teide National
Park in Tenerife. This National Park homes
the country?s highest mountain, as well as
the third highest volcano in the world.
It is difficult to name the most important,
attractive and stunning attractions that Spain
has to offer, as there are many of them, but
here you can find ten attractions that are
really worth visiting.
Transport. Travellers making the most of
their Spain holidays will be pleased to know
Spanish transport is easily understood
making it almost impossible for tourists to
get lost when travelling or sightseeing.
Travelling Spain in its entirety will involve
boarding the efficient Euro rail, but for more
local exploration there are always regular
bus and train services to cities and towns.

Accommodation. Spain is home to a great
selection of accommodation. There are plenty of
villas to rent in Spain for travellers that would like
to be independent, as well as plenty of hotels and
hostels you can stay at.
Weather. Spain has a favourable climate and
boasts around 300 days of sunshine each year. No
matter what period holidaymakers choose to visit
Spain, the weather is sure not to let anybody
down.
Beaches. Sun worshippers know only too well
that Spain is the ideal location for sun bathing on
glorious golden sand. The beautiful beaches have
crystal clear water, perfect for a refreshing dip in
the midday heat.
Shopping. Spain treats its visitors to duty free
shopping, where items such as wine, perfume,
tobacco, tea and coffee can be purchased at
discount prices.
Nightlife. Spain is home to some extraordinary
bars, clubs and casinos for party-animal
individuals. However, for tourists that enjoy
leisurely meals will happily divulge in to the range
of delicacies available in Spain, including the local
Tapas, Chinese, Indian and German foods.

OPPORTUNITIES
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Groups on Facebook:
https:/ / www.facebook.com/ groups/ DoGreatThingsNetwork/ Do Great Things Network & Friends All Over The World
https:/ / www.facebook.com/ groups/ 211479949023086/ ?ref=ts&fref=ts Erasmus Plus Projects
https:/ / www.facebook.com/ groups/ erasmusplusprojects/ Erasmus+
https:/ / www.facebook.com/ Erasmus-PLUS-2014-2020-583448808369296/ ?ref=br_rs Erasmus PLUS 2014-2020
https:/ / www.facebook.com/ ErasmusPlusPorgramme/ ?ref=br_rs Erasmus plus
https:/ / www.facebook.com/ European.Entrepreneurs.EYE.Programme/ ?ref=br_rs Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs
https:/ / www.facebook.com/ groups/ EVS.vacancy/ ?fref=ts EVS vacancy

EVS IN ALTERNATIVI INTERNATIONAL
EVS Alumni
Big Thanks to all our volunteers received in our organization. It is a
great contribution to the work in youth field. Let's see them here:
Virlan Cristina
Leticia Rodriguez Herrero
Maria Jose Melendo
Anna Arunashvili
Tatevik Beglaryan
Anna Dididze
Lidija Kopecki
Ana Sakandelidze
Belen Manogil
Maia Turiashvili

Iasmina Pete
Marie Berianidze
Pajtim Cami
Nina Kharatian
Salome Gamkrelidze
Khvicha Korashvili
Ana Ptskialadze
Toni Bartulin
Maral Mustaphazadeh

Zlatko Dimitrovski
Mariam Meladze
Nino Jibghàshvili
Veronika Ozdincová
Helena Macias Gonzalez
Justine Leitarte

Also, let's wish good luck to volunteers sent to EVS by Alternativi International
Ivaylo Asenov , Volunteer
in Murter, Croatia
Dobromir Tsolyov ,
Volunteer in Murter, Croatia
Angel Bayche,
Volunteer in Kokkola, Finland
Melania Berbatova
Volunteer in Ankara, Turkey
Yassar Markos
Aneta Tonheva Volunteer in Barelona,
Volunteer in Ommen, The Netherlands
Spain
Maria DilovaVolunteer in Ommen,
The Netherlands
Dani Mihaleva,
Volunteer in Croatia
Galina Pavlova, Volunteer in Croatia
Veselina Zlatanova Volunteer in Ommen, The Netherlands , and others.

Office hours
Working Days
10:00 - 18:00
Youth House of Blagoevgrad
Bistritsa Street 1
2700, Blagoevgrad,
Bulgaria
Contects us
alternativi.intrnational@gmail.com
T: +359 888 122 125
T: +359 895 180 486
http:/ / www.alternativi-bg.org/
Assocaition ,,Alternativi International" is looking for new members to get
involved in all the activities of the organization on local, national and
international level. In order to become part of the organization you have to
contact us on the following email: members.alternativi@gmail.com.
Stay tuned for more opportunities !
Happy Easter
Looking forward to hear from you.