Asociația SUPER TINERI (ASIRYS)

Hello, I'm Demet. It's been 2 weeks since I came to Târgu Frumos. I was very excited when I first got off the plane. I was even more excited as it was my first international travel experience. I took another 6 hour bus ride from Bucharest to Târgu Frumos. The roadsides were full of sunflower fields. And it was green everywhere. I thought it would be very nice to live in this nature. There was a great emptiness and happiness inside me.  When I arrived to Târgu Frumos, Mihaela, Leire, Krista greeted me. I felt incredible relief when I saw them. Because they were so friendly. I got to know the environment. We started to make products related to the recycling of plastic at the youth center. In the week I arrived, people from different countries came with a youth exchange program. We became a large group.  We immediately started the project and made products from plastic bottles, and together we got to know Romania. Every evening we learned about the culture of another country. It&#

It’s already been two months since I arrived in Târgu Frumos and I have this constant feeling that I’ve been here forever, at the same time I feel as lost as I felt in the airport at Bucharest when I stepped in this country for the first time. During the month of July I had the opportunity to create, with the help of some local volunteers, the Media Lab Club. The first day we met was amazing, everyone was enjoying the creation and sharing process. I feel like this club will be a great opportunity to learn for all of us and I cannot wait to see what it will bring us. Even though I feel really grateful for being here, I am still adjusting myself. Every day, every workshop, every activity, every person we work with is an opportunity to learn something new. We had our On-arrival training while ASIRYS was hosting a youth exchange. It is so sad that we had to do it online, but I got the chance to meet some people that are living similar experiences to mine all around Romania, and hopefully w

It’s already been one month since I arrived in Târgu Frumos and I have this constant feeling that I’ve been here forever, at the same time I feel as lost as I felt in the airport at Bucharest when I stepped in this country for the first time. This place is peaceful and yet so full of life. Every day I find myself in a new adventure. Most days are really exhausting, but I have felt nothing but welcomed from the first second, and I am really happy to be part of this. I feel grateful I get to do this everyday, and it will continue like that for at least 7 months. I am learning a lot from Mihaela and the local volunteers about how things work around here. What ASIRYS is and what it means and how it impacts the community. I also feel very lucky to be living and working with Fiona and Krista. We all come from different backgrounds and have knowledge in different fields, we try to learn, share and help each other. I still can’t believe that my life is and will be like this for a while. It’s f

Dress tells us so much about a country’s history - what values they held, what techniques they mastered, how they structured society. On a rainy afternoon, we found ourselves in the Ruginoasa Cultural Centre; an ethnographic museum dedicated to traditional Moldavian life. The centre is warm and inviting, as if you’ve been welcomed into somebody’s home. Artefacts are scattered across the room; a baby's cradle full to the brim with intricately decorated blankets, a loom with an unfinished weaving, waiting for the right person to finish it, and handmade costumes standing proud.  The majority of pieces on display had been donated by local residents, giving a personalised touch to each artefact. In an age of industrialisation and fast fashion, the handmade almost assumes legendary status. At the front door of the centre, there is a traditional Moldavian blouse, embroidered with apple blossom motifs. As I was running my finger along the sleeve, admiring the delicate needlework I was told

A lot of little people, from a lot of little places, making a lot of little things, can change the world.   Eduardo Galiano   Over 45 young people from all across Europe gathered this week in Târgu Frumos to learn from the crafters and workers that make this place special. We got to discover and be inspired by the welcoming local communities and we would love to invite you to our take on the recycling matter. Over the course of the week, we worked as groups to build recycled plastic items, inspired by your lifestyles. From jewelry to decoration, the five teams are so proud to share their work with you. The goal of our project is to inspire a new way of living, more conscious and aware of the limits of consuming plastic. Instead of buying, what if we reuse? Instead of throwing things away, what if we transform them? You get back more than you think from making efforts for this planet. The benefits of our project will be integrally used to fund a device that measures the air quality here

Nowadays, people are becoming more and more sensitive and aware when it comes to environmental issues. The planet is dying and the best way to deal with it is to discuss and become active in any possible way.  Through Craftastic project we have managed to learn how to reduce our environmental impact and some ways to reuse our plastic waste. We are giving new lives to used products and create something beautiful.  This is why we are organising an event called Craftastic: Plastic is not fantastic , on Thursday at 7 pm to 9 pm , on Esplanada Târgu Frumos. During this event 45 people from all around the Europe will work together to raise awareness about plastic pollution. This it is an amazing experience and  we felt the need to share it with other people via our own creations.  We will be exhibiting our unique and eco-friendly products. People will have the opportunity to admire and invest in them. The funds raised by this activity are going to be used for a donation to the local communit

Hello, everyone! My name is Krista and I arrived in Romania from Latvia on 18th June. My adventures here started a bit more different than I was expecting, because during the time when I needed to explore Târgu Frumos, meet local kids and youngsters, I was actually getting to know local doctors. And one thing I can add is that I got really happy for meeting doctors and nurses who speak English, so there were no issues explaining what kind of medical help I need, I definitely was satisfied with medical care quality and attitude in Iași hospital and ER in Târgu Frumos. Approximately after a week I was more ready to hop in right adventures and started getting to know more and more local volunteers, children and the structure how everything is being planned in here. I was amazed how much local teenagers are interested in planning and hosting events by themselves as well about the variety of their interests. Pleasant surprise as well appeared when I saw that kids are enjoying a lot playing

Dacă ești pasionat de presă, de scrierea de articole, de storytelling, de domeniul foto-video, dacă ți-ar plăcea să iei interviuri, să realizezi știri ori să ai propria emisiune, sau ai vrea să-ți dezvolți capacitatea de a te exprima liber în fața unei camere video, atunci înscrie-te la laboratorul de mass-media! Mass-media Lab va fi coordonat de voluntara noastră de origine spaniolă, Leire Saenz Quevedo. Întâlnirile vor avea loc săptămânal.  Voluntarii implicați vor avea contracte de voluntariat, iar la finalul stagiului vor primi cerficate de voluntariat.  Cerințe pentru voluntari:  să poată participa fizic la activitățile desfășurate la centrul nostru de voluntariat, situat în Târgu Frumos; să aibă minim 16 ani; să se implice activ, minim 5 ore/săptămână, în activitatea studio-ului; să fie pasionat de jurnalism, scris, foto-video și orice are legătură cu mass-media. Câteva beneficii ca voluntar:  îţi dezvolţi abilităţi și cunoștințe în comunicare, creativitate, planificare, organiza

Project Title : The need for value in children’s lives Changemaker :  Ioana Cătălina Eșanu Message for the world : Together we can change the world 1. Previous experience: It is my first project.   2. The Problem :   In my community, I have noticed that many children do not have self-esteem and make choices based on the opinions of others and not based on what they really want or like. I consider that those who are most affected by this problem are the 8th-grade students because they often choose a specialization in high school that does not suit them. In the commune I belong to, I met students who went in the wrong direction, who chose the wrong profile, and along the way realized that they did not make the right choice. 3. The Solution : In order to contribute to solving the problem, I want to organize a workshop about the “Career Orientation” topic with the 8th-grade students from the villages of Ceplenița commune, Iași county. During the workshop, the participants will take a

Project Title : Your voice can change the word! Changemaker :  Elena Prună Message for the world : ''Be the change you want to see in the world!'' - Mahatma Gandhi 1. Previous experience: Yes, I have organized activities before. The project involved documentation activities on the topic of local cultural heritage, selection activities of photographs and information for the exhibition, fundraising activities necessary for the implementation of the project, activities for the production and acquisition of materials needed to organize the exhibition, activities to make a video to presents elements from the history of Pașcani. More details on the page: www.facebook.com/watch/?v=328083071803645  2. The Problem :   The problem I would like to work on is child trafficking for the purpose of exploitation of any kind. For 30 years, Romania has been the country that exports the most trafficked persons from the European Union. By definition, trafficking means "the recrui

Project Title : Changing Together Changemaker :  Denisa Gabriela Sandu Message for the world : Together we can do a miracle! 1. Previous experience: No previous experience.   2. The Problem :   One issue in my community that I would like to address is discrimination between children. A high percentage of the children I have met cannot understand that everyone is the same, that they should not marginalize anyone, that they should not behave badly with those who have different skin color or come from a more disadvantaged environment. Discriminated children have great problems integrating and relating to others because they feel different and marginalized, which in long term will lead to important social issues. 3. The Solution :   I want to organize a workshop where I will explain to the children of my community how bad is to discriminate. I want to encourage the children to feel useful, loved, to make them feel that they are part of a group in which they can express their emotions,

Project Title : Yin & Yang Community Changemaker :  Elena Vintilă Message for the world : Give yourself the chance to follow your star! 1. Previous experience: No previous experience.   2. The Problem :   While living in a small community where people's mentality is rather difficult to  change, I have noticed that gender equality is neglected. Girls in particular are more likely to be confronted with violence, sexist stereotypes, or gender-based discrimination. Gender-based stereotypes and expectations also affect girls’ and boys’ self-image, identity, health, skills acquisition, intellectual development, social integration and gender relations. These stereotypes affect boys’ and girls’ educational choices, girls are less encouraged to get involved with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and boys more likely to drop out from school. 3. The Solution :   I will organize a workshop filled with interesting activities which aim to help 10 boys and girls to reali

Project Title : Art Sun Club: My education, my future Changemaker : Iasmina Mancaș Message for the world : “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela 1. Previous experience: I organized various activities that dealt with the right to education, specifically the rights of the students. I participated in various workshops on this topic. 2. The Problem :   Unfortunately, Covid-19 restrictions had a negative impact on children's education. Most of the Romanian children claimed that they couldn't properly learn during online classes and they need private classes to recover the learning gaps. But not all parents' children afford to pay for extra lessons, especially when is about learning a foreign language such as English. This school subject becomes a priority only in the secondary or high school cycle. By deepening the English language from the primary classes, children can have a broader general culture, at the same time

Project Title : Embrace the change Changemaker :  Bianca Boianu Message for the world : ”Let's practice motivation and love, not discrimination and hate.” (Zendaya) 1. Previous experience: No previous experience.   2. The Problem :   Discrimination has always been a major issue around me. There have always been differences between people in all the contexts in which I was included, transmitted as prejudices of any kind and/or harsh words thrown at "different" people. This problem, especially in our modern age, should no longer exist. E ven though I am aware that this will never be fully possible, I want to make a difference and fight discrimination, bringing equality and love among young people. I want to be part of the generation of change, that understands equity, solidarity, and non-discrimination. 3. The Solution :   I would like to organize a meeting on the Zoom platform in which the issue of discrimination in our society will be debated. During the meeting, we