Hello! My name is Sofia and I come from Italy. Currently, I am living in Liège where I am an ESC volunteer at VIEWS International. I’m deeply committed to social inclusion, human rights, and intercultural dialogue – themes that have guided both my studies and my volunteering experiences. I hold Read more…
Hello, I’m Carmen. I’m originally from Romania, but now I’m Belgian too! I may not be as young as I feel, but I enjoy being around young people and working with them. I’ve just started my part-time job as a project manager at VIEWS. I also work as a web Read more…
VIEWS International is a European association dedicated to fostering inclusion and equal opportunities for young people with fewer opportunities, in particular youth with visual impairments. As an umbrella organisation, we bring together partners who share the mission of empowering, connecting, and engaging youth across Europe. Through our projects and activities, Read more…
We are excited to share a story from Faruk, who some of you remember from his ESC volunteering days at VIEWS International. He recently attended the International Computers and Communication Camp (ICC) 2025 in Portugal. In this post, he reflects on his ICC experience, the diverse workshops, the international spirit Read more…
The Big Thing (TBT) Guidelines are the result of a joint effort between Arkhe (Spain), Zavod Odtiz (Slovenia), and VIEWS International (Belgium). They build on the experiences and reflections gathered throughout the project and respond to a growing need for practical tools that help make youth work and training more Read more…
Hi all! I’m Lorie, a 27 year-old Belgian nature and animal lover and I’ve spent the past three months volunteering for SEO/Birdlife around Doñana Park. If you’re a bird lover, these marshes probably sound familiar, as they constitute one of the most important stopover in Europe for migratory birds. SEO/Birdlife Read more…
On Saturday 5 July, we were pleased to take part in the Fête de quartier Sainte-Marguerite, an annual neighbourhood event that brings together local residents, families, and associations for a day of activities, music and animation in Liège’s Parc Sainte-Agathe. Throughout the afternoon, the park was filled with music, performances, Read more…
The first episode in the new ACT YOU Talks series is now available, offering a behind‑the‑scenes look at the recent ACT YOU study visit held in Liège, Belgium. Part of the broader VIEWS News podcast, this series shares reflections, insights and real‑life experiences from those working on the ground to Read more…
Youth work plays an important role in supporting participation, learning, and social inclusion among young people across Europe. Despite this, access to non formal education and international opportunities remains uneven, particularly for young people with disabilities and those facing social or economic disadvantage. Experience from cooperation between youth organisations in Read more…
Youssef joined us in Liège in late January 2025 to work with La Baraka and the Coordination Socio-Culturelle de Sainte Marguerite. During his five months of ESC volunteering, he developed his autonomy, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. He played an essential role in many activities – teaching French to adults, helping Read more…