The phenomenon of HATE SPEECH, let’s do something together
Six months in this island have already gone and so far it has been an intense, slow but improving learning process. Thinking about the target audience who can end up reading the articles in this blog, I would...
NINE MONTHS OF LIMBO
By Cristina Fossanetti
Since January 2024, the regulations regarding refugees’ access to the labour market in Cyprus slightly changed. The biggest change is that asylum seekers can start working only nine months after registering with the Asylum Office. Due...
A 50 km hike on the Machairas mountains
Machairas Valley is situated circa 40 km away from Nicosia. Early in October, I spent the best weekend so far here in Cyprus, walking for more than 50km in the middle of the nature, switching off my phone, camping at the Kionia...
Cyprus’ Coastal Shores
When one thinks of Cyprus, it can’t help but think about it being a tiny country, geographically located right next to the Asian continent, but still part of the European one. Many know Cyprus either because of its recent conflicted past or...
The end of the cycle
By Lorenzo Italiano
Finally, this is the last one. The last 300-400 words that I will write for this ESC Youth Blog, so I guess it is worth to even call this article something like “the end of a...
Recycling in Cyprus: impressions v. reality
I came here in Nicosia two months ago for my ESC project. Being a volunteer for an environmental organization back in Italy, I have immediately noticed some unpleasant differences regarding waste pollution. For instance, in the neighborhood I am living there is...
Shining Stars: The Unforgettable Brilliance of HFC’s Got Talent
By Safa Difi
One of the most rewarding projects I have worked on at Hope for Children (HFC) was the HFC’s Got Talent show. Alongside my dedicated peers, Cristina and Chloe, we poured our hearts and souls into creating...
Donkeys in Cyprus: Tradition and Animal Welfare
Donkeys hold a special place in Cyprus’ cultural identity. From their vital role in agriculture to their modern uses in eco-tourism and artisanal products, donkeys have remained indispensable to the island. During my stay in Cyprus, I have visited donkey farms, and...
WALKING THROUGH THE DUBLIN PROCEDURE
As one of the main services offered by “Hope for Children” CRC Policy Center in the shelters is Child Protection, some legal counsellors are working hard to follow each child's case by offering them legal help. Being asylum seekers and unaccompanied minors...