I would like to tell you about an initiative taking shape in Hisarya called the “Garden of the Arts” This project was  conceived by Varvara Karnaukh, a Ukrainian-born artist and educator living in Hisarya, Bulgaria. She holds degrees in Decorative Applied Art and Graphic Design and runs her own Art Studio “Adventure” where she teaches … Read more

This week, I had a look at the fascinating world of vermicomposting in the Green School Village basement. The system features two setups with California red worms working tirelessly to turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost and liquid fertilizer. It’s a small yet impactful way to close the loop on organic waste. Here’s a deeper … Read more

Last week at Green School Village, we had a meaningful meetup to review our progress as volunteers. I was joined by Maria, Polin, and Misha, who helped guide our session. We engaged in an interesting activity where we drew roses to symbolize our experiences with the project. In our rose drawings, the petals represented the … Read more

This past week, from Monday to Thursday, I participated in an online course organized under the European Solidarity Corps (ESC) volunteer program. Alongside other international volunteers, each representing diverse organizations across Bulgaria, we dove into a program that was both enlightening and engaging. Our journey began with a warm welcome session, that introduced us to … Read more

Hey lovely people! Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting Rashkovo village, near Botevgrad, with Misha and Philip. Our destination was the home and future LAND center of their friend and member of GSV Lyubo Durankev, who recently acquired a plot of land there. Lyubo, his lovely wife, and their incredibly energetic and friendly … Read more