38 young people from five countries, one week in nature, and one common theme—how to manage stress and recharge their lives. The KERIC team, together with four partner organizations, organized the Erasmus+ youth exchange “More Energy, Less Stress,” which showed that young people can create their own best recipes for well-being—they just need the space to do so.
What is it really like to spend a year as an ESC volunteer in Slovakia? After 267 days at KERIC in Čadca, David from Romania packed his 30 kg of luggage and said goodbye. His farewell words tell you more about volunteering with us than any infopack ever could.
"8 months. Countless memories. One place that will always feel like home." That's how Sena, our ESC volunteer, said goodbye to Slovakia. If you're wondering what everyday life at KERIC in Čadca actually feels like, her farewell words paint the picture better than we ever could.
From June 8 to 14, 2026, Dolný Vadičov became the hub of an international Erasmus+ training program for youth workers. The IN & OUT 4 training welcomed 26 participants from 16 countries—Slovakia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Lithuania, Albania, Georgia, Spain, Argentina, Egypt, and Germany.
May 9, 2026 | Čadca, Palárikova Street
The 4th annual DOBROrun is behind us. And it was unforgettable.
Starting in the morning, we welcomed runners, families, volunteers, and supporters to Palárikova Street by the Rybka Fountain—people who came not only to exercise but also to help. What began as a one-time running event has turned into a tradition that more and more people look forward to every year.
