Povod is coordinating the international capacity building programme, Empowering Youth in Sustainable Agriculture and Entrepreneurship (EYSAE). It is an international cooperation project in the fields of entrepreneurship and sustainable agriculture, bringing together youth organizations from Syria, Tunisia, Morocco, Greece, and Slovenia. Our EYSAE consortium is currently in Athens for a study visit organized by our […]
Authour: Samar Zughool In the crowd, a dove, preferably white, is held in a box or a cage.A few minutes later, someone arrives with bare hands, releases the dove, and sends it away.Afterwards, the crowd claps. The media takes photographs. And we totally forget: Why did the cage exist in the first place?Why was the […]
Between 2nd and 3rd of June, Povod Institute was in Prizren, Kosovo, concluding, disseminating and evaluating our recent project “Inclusion in Action”. “Inclusion in Actions” is a common proposal we developed with our partner Pi Youth Association and it is aiming to develop and expand international cooperation in the field of inclusion, intercultural dialogue and migrations to […]
Yesterday, on 16th of May 2025, we gathered in Zavrč, Haloze, together with 23 educators and representatives of non-governmental organizations from the Podravska region. The meeting took place at the tourist farm Veselič, which is known as a local example of good practice in coexistence with the environment and efficient use of local resources. At […]
The “Not Just Ticking Boxes” tool is a 60-minute interactive session for up to 20 educators and youth workers that introduces a three-layer transformative safeguarding model—combining self-agency, six core pillars (Prevention, Protection, Partnership, Accountability, Proportionality, Empowerment), and four global citizenship principles (Power Awareness, Critical Consciousness, Healing Justice, Risk Assessment). After a brief model overview, participants […]
The “Transformative Safeguarding in Digital Global Citizenship Education (D-GCE) Programs” tool is a 60-minute interactive session designed for up to 20 educators or activists. It introduces a three-layer safeguarding model that emphasizes self-agency, six core pillars (Prevention, Protection, Partnership, Accountability, Proportionality, Empowerment), and four enablers (Risk Assessment, Critical Consciousness, Power Awareness, Healing Justice). Through collaborative […]
The “What About Inner Dialogue? ‘The Cops in the Head’” tool is a 60-minute interactive session for up to 20 participants that uses anonymous polling of 11 “inner cop” statements, three-layer intersectional mapping, and guided reflection to reveal how internalized voices of control mirror external power imbalances in dialogue. Participants identify which statements resonate, map […]
The “Examples of Power Imbalances in Dialogue” tool is a 60-minute interactive session for up to 20 participants that combines short video case studies (e.g., mansplaining, white fragility, tokenism), anonymous polling, and a three-layer intersectional mapping diagram (personal characteristics, systems of oppression, structures/institutions). Through guided reflection and small-group work, learners surface and name repressive communication […]
This 90-minute interactive self-assessment and action-planning exercise for up to 20 participants uses two anonymous polls and guided reflection to map current digital practices, pinpoint common online risks like phishing, doxxing, and surveillance, and collaboratively design practical mitigation strategies. Its focus on building self-awareness, critical thinking, digital literacy, and resilience makes it an essential tool […]
From March 15 to 24, the training program WESEP (Women Entrepreneurs Shaping Economic Participation) took place in Luxembourg. Our colleagues, Oljana Karpus and Kateryna Antonenkova, represented the organization Povod as participants. The program was held within the framework of Erasmus+ and brought together women from 11 European countries. It was organized by FSL Luxembourg in […]
We have successfully concluded Inclusion in Actions, a collaborative program developed with our partner PIYA – Pi Youth Association, from Izmir, Türkiye. The program aimed to strengthen international cooperation in inclusion, intercultural dialogue, and migration, supporting local initiatives and expanding opportunities for collaboration and learning. It addressed key challenges, including gender equality, the lack of […]
Highlights from our “Tales, Dolls & Tours” exhibition in Ptuj Oljana Karpus took us on a creative journey into the heart of Ukrainian tradition, guiding us in crafting motanka dolls – symbols of protection, heritage, and creativity. Step by step, we shaped these unique dolls, each holding a piece of history and culture. More than […]
Highlights from our “Tales, Dolls & Tours” exhibition in Ptuj Nataliya Akulova took us to on a fascinating journey to uncover the magic of the sacred Ukrainian talisman – Motanka doll. Handcrafted for over a thousand years, these charming faceless dolls were once thought to bring protection and resilience. What started as simple little charms […]
Highlights from our “Tales, Dolls & Tours” exhibition in Ptuj Inna Shvec brought words to life through poetry, reciting her piece in both Ukrainian and Slovenian, bridging languages and emotions. Her poem, “Мотанка Ніна – оберіг душі” (“Nina the Doll – A Talisman of the Soul”), carries a message of protection, strength, and hope. She […]
Highlights from our “Tales, Dolls & Tours” exhibition in Ptuj Interculturalism is also an act of solidarity beyond borders and nationalities. Etaf Abdelrahman, a former social worker from Gaza, now living in Slovenia, took us on a journey of feminist resistance against patriarchy and colonization in Palestine, walking the path of activists fighting for intersectional […]
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