Zdravko Kostadinov
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Function
Youth Programme Aide
Email
kostadinov@democracy-international.org
Organisation
Democracy International
Summary
Zdravko is an European Solidarity Corps volunteer taking on the role of Youth Programme Aide for Democracy International’s youth-related projects, notably the semiannual Democracy Camp. He has seven years of experience in project management through his active participation in a Bulgarian NGO under the Europe Direct umbrella, where he gained most of his interest in global politics, Europe, history, and highlighting communities with fewer opportunities.
Biography
Experience and Qualifications:
- Worked on Erasmus+, CERV, and Europe for Citizens projects related to European integration in Bulgaria, European history, European institutions, discrimination, and environmentalism
- Worked on numerous youth exchange programs as a coordinator and facilitator of events
- Done a training for youth leaders on mental health awareness
- Has experience leading big groups of people, more specifically as a tour guide
Responsibilities:
- Organising and executing youth exchanges such as the Democracy Camp
- Coordinating the creation and dissemination of the Youth Participation Handbook
- Public relations of the Youth Programme
Quote
“Democracy is not something pre-existing that we can just take for granted. It’s something built from the ground up, from us - regular people.”