"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.
When Jacopo Agostini decided to join the Lo-Ca project through the ESC HumAid programme, he wasn’t looking for comfort. He was looking for reality. After falling in love with India during a previous research trip, he wanted to return — this time not as an observer, but as someone who could contribute to local change.
