KROODO "Centre "Initiative"

Karelian Regional Public Youth educational organization Centre "Initiative" (KROODO Centre "Initiative") was established in 2003. KROODO “Center “Initiative” is a Karelian regional non-profit youth educational organization specializing in foreign languages courses for Petrozavodsk citizens, in Russian courses for foreigners, in educational, exchange and volunteer programs abroad and in volunteer projects in Karelia. The Centre "Initiative" has good experience of implementing local social projects aimed at promoting of volunteering and intercultural communication. Mission of the organization is to help young people realize their potentials for successful integration into modern society. In terms of structure, KROODO Centre "Initiative" has three departments: 1. Language studio - volunteering activities in Petrozavodsk, language courses of foreign languages for Russians, summer camps for children; 2. Education and exchange programs abroad, sending Russian volunteers to EVS programs; 3. “Enjoy Russian” language school: courses of the Russian language for foreign students and volunteers.