Meet Our International Team 2024–2025
European Solidarity Corps – Project Code: 2024-1-EL02-ESC51-VTJ-000202316
Marilou Maurin (France)
Marilou Maurin, from France, participated in the ESC project while holding a BTEC Higher National Diploma in Small and Medium-sized Business Management. During her time with GO Alive, Marilou:
- Drew on her experience as a management assistant and multitask employee to support daily operations
- Engaged with local communities, bringing strong communication and people skills
- coordinated the activities of European Xmas with GO Alive and the central square of Kozani with local students
Leyla Khubyarzada (Azerbaijan)
Leyla Khubyarzada, originally from Azerbaijan and based in Poland, joined GO Alive with a background in international relations and finance. While volunteering, Leyla:
- Facilitated and participated in educational activities
- Used her knowledge of Greek to connect with local youth
- - Brought insights from more than ten Erasmus+ projects and previous volunteering roles, enriching the team’s intercultural understanding
María Auxiliadora Cordobés (Spain)
Auxi Cordobés, from Spain, contributed to the ESC project with a degree in Marketing and experience in community management. During her service, Auxi:
- Led the design and development of the organization’s dissemination plan, utilizing her marketing and digital communication skills
- Supported social impact initiatives, including European Xmas by GO Alive
- Fostered a multicultural environment, building on her previous volunteering
Seydi Akbarzade (Azerbaijan)
Seydi Akbarzade, from Azerbaijan, participated while studying for a master’s in educational management in Lithuania. At GO Alive, Seydi:
- Brought her previous experiences on mindfulness
- Prepared digital context about youth empowerment
- Shared expertise from previous ESC and Erasmus+ projects, inspiring youth engagement
Lukáš Sabol (Slovakia)
Lukáš Sabol, from Slovakia, brought dual master’s degrees in social education and sports studies to the ESC project. During his time with GO Alive, Lukáš:
- Delivered and facilitated non-formal educational workshops focused on mental health, wellbeing, and active citizenship
- Created a series of podcasts about GO Alive and EU projects
- Working on project development and writing
Giorgia Osello (Italy)
Giorgia Osello, from Italy, joined GO Alive after completing her degree in Political Science. While volunteering, Giorgia:
- Assisted with event organization and communication
- Connected with local and international youth and helped with our team’s bonding
- Contributed to the team’s creativity, managing the visual identity and social media of the organisation and the K Youth Fest 2025
Marina Wirz (Germany)
Marina Wirz, from Germany, brought a background in business administration and social entrepreneurship. During her ESC experience, Marina:
- Supported project management and communication, utilizing her skills in research, writing, and teamwork
- Helped organize community and youth activities, with a focus on women empowerment
- Advocated for sustainability and created a series of reels about degrowth on the organisation’s social media
Marharyta Rohoza (Ukraine)
Marharyta Rohoza, from Ukraine, participated in the ESC project while studying business administration. At GO Alive, Margot:
- Led the development of dissemination and communication strategies
- Facilitated workshops and intercultural activities
- Promoted youth engagement and community building, while supporting young people in participating in Erasmus+ projects
This year, our international ESC volunteers played a key role in developing and leading impactful workshops that empowered young people and promoted mental health, inclusion, and creativity in Kozani. Through partnerships with local institutions and their own initiative, these volunteers brought fresh ideas and powerful tools to our community.
Workshops Led by International Volunteers
🎄 European Christmas 2024: Mission Possible
In collaboration with the Municipality of Kozani, EPSYKA, and IONOS, our volunteers led mental health workshops in the city’s central square, reaching over 400 students from 7 local schools. The interactive challenge, “Mission Possible,” promoted kindness, self-care, and emotional awareness during the holiday season.
Students created loving holiday cards, explored relaxation activities, learned to say “Merry Christmas” in many languages, and shared ways to support struggling classmates — all through engaging, creative missions that made the season brighter.
✨ Sisterhood Circle: Women Empowerment Pt.1
A safe, uplifting space where young women connected through mindfulness, body image awareness, and self-love. Guided by a local facilitator, the session featured exercises, movement, and reflections that sparked meaningful dialogue and confidence among participants.
💆♂️ Managing Stress Workshop
On February 17th, ESC volunteer Lukas Sabol led an insightful workshop for PESYP students at Aspete Kozani. Using mindfulness and discussion, participants explored the impact of stress and discovered practical techniques to manage it.
The event encouraged self-awareness and resilience, helping students reflect on their emotional wellbeing and build healthier coping strategies.
🎙️ GO Alive Podcast
Our international team launched the GO Alive podcast, a new platform sharing stories of youth empowerment, ESC projects, and wellbeing practices. Through short episodes, we present the mission and values of GO Alive and share volunteering opportunities for young people worldwide.
💬 The Art of Communication
This three-part workshop series focused on nonviolent communication and emotional intelligence. Participants practiced expressing themselves with empathy, transforming judgments, and articulating their needs with clarity.
Held at the GO Alive office in early 2025, the sessions empowered attendees to foster better relationships — personally and professionally.
🌙 Slow Evening: A Moment for Presence
On January 24th, our volunteers hosted a calming evening dedicated to gratitude and self-connection. Through meditation, reflection circles, and storytelling, attendees slowed down, recharged, and connected with others on a deeper level — a mindful pause in the rush of everyday life.
🌱 Friday for Degrowth
A weekly series exploring why endless economic growth isn’t sustainable—and what alternatives like degrowth can offer. Rethink progress, justice, and well-being beyond GDP
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