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Comments – opinion or an insult?

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With the development of new technologies, mental health concerns have increased worldwide. The percentage of adolescents reporting symptoms of major depression from 2005 to 2017 increased by 52%. Hateful comments on social networks have contributed strongly to this. Especially if you touch on a socially sensitive topic. For example, the proposal to legalize all genders…

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3 steps of how to stand out in job hunt crowd!

3 steps of how to stand out in job hunt crowd! https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/startupcv-scaled.jpg 1900 1556 AY Institute AY Institute https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee0be4abdb693394e2fbd25e84854723?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 28, 2021 April 28, 2021

Currently, looking for a job? Visit StartupCv and find the best job offers from the TOP Tech companies. All in one place. Sometimes more than others, the process of searching for a job may feel exhausting. You’ve probably already heard all the ordinary encouraging bits of advice such as “work on your Linkedin profile”, “keep…

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Erasmus+ 2021-2027: KA152 & KA153 application forms

Erasmus+ 2021-2027: KA152 & KA153 application forms https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/eramsus-guide-KA1-scaled-e1617867619558.jpg 800 655 AY Institute AY Institute https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee0be4abdb693394e2fbd25e84854723?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 1, 2021 January 18, 2022

The New Erasmus+ program brought some changes not only in the 2021-2027 Erasmus guide but in the application forms as well. Briefly: this post addresses the main changes of application forms regarding KA152-YOU and KA153-YOU (former KA105). From now on, the mobility of youth workers and mobility of young people has different codes instead of…

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Top 10 Inspiring Movies To Keep You Going

Top 10 Inspiring Movies To Keep You Going https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/clapperboard-white-background-scaled-e1617867655237.jpg 800 533 AY Institute AY Institute https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee0be4abdb693394e2fbd25e84854723?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 1, 2021 April 9, 2021

Before writing a project, we look around and find issues that need solving. Examples of intolerance, discrimination, and marginalization, unfortunately, can be found in most places. However, it’s the inspirational stories and movies that motivate and encourage us to act for change. Let’s take a look at the top ten movies that keep us going…

Best movies about internet and social media

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AY Click: Movies & TV series

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Est. reading time: 8 minutes We as a modern society can hardly imagine our lives without the internet, social media, and a massive amount of time spent online for various reasons. As the digital world is constantly evolving, so do we, while allowing it to impact our everyday life significantly. Have you ever considered how…

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Best environmental movies

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Active Youth Planet recommends the best movies and TV series to raise awareness about environmental issues to get inspired to take action! Est. reading time: 6 minutes A life on our planet IMDb rating: 9.0/10 Environmental problems: deforestation, overfishing, exponential population grown Why we recommend it: one of the best environmental movies was released…

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Past years with Erasmus+ programme – what we got?

Past years with Erasmus+ programme – what we got? https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/helena-lopes-e3OUQGT9bWU-unsplash-scaled.jpg 1900 1267 AY Institute AY Institute https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee0be4abdb693394e2fbd25e84854723?s=96&d=mm&r=g January 26, 2021 April 6, 2021

For Erasmus+ programme, 2019 was a significant year not only for the unforgettable adventures, but also for the impressive results. The good news is that the annual report of Erasmus+ 2019 is finally here and we can see the reached results! These past years were full of memorable moments, many new friendships, adventures, non-formal activities,…

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Word and Excel Tips for Project Writing

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Word and Excel are helpful platforms that can be used to store different data sets and organize them efficiently. They offer a wide range of features, but most people only know the basics. Hence, we would like to share a few easy tricks that can be used on Word and Excel to improve and optimize…

online collab tools for NGO and non-profits

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Top Online Collab Tools for NGO / Non-profits

Top Online Collab Tools for NGO / Non-profits https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/chris-montgomery-smgTvepind4-unsplash-min-1-scaled-e1607518850136.jpg 1000 750 AY Institute AY Institute https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee0be4abdb693394e2fbd25e84854723?s=96&d=mm&r=g December 3, 2020 December 29, 2020

We all know Google Docs (i.e. Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms), but what else is there for online collaboration? In this blog post we look at readily available and less known online collab tools for NGO and non-profits. It is true that most of online (collaboration) tools are made for businesses. However, NGOs can benefit from…

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NGO Emailing: newsletters that deliver results

NGO Emailing: newsletters that deliver results https://activeyouth.lt/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/adam-solomon-WHUDOzd5IYU-unsplash-min-scaled-scaled.jpg 1900 1267 AY Institute AY Institute https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ee0be4abdb693394e2fbd25e84854723?s=96&d=mm&r=g November 18, 2020 December 21, 2020

This autumn our newsletter open rate has risen from around 30% to more than 40% – a result, which could be considered an achievement for any organization. Us being us, we have decided to share our insights with the community. Est. reading time: ~5 fruitful minutes How to increase the email open rate? Naturally, your decision whether to…

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