BITISI

BITISI is a young non-profit organization working for youth and communities in need on local and international level. Based on the voluntary work of 10-15 youngsters their main effort is given to provide people aged 15-28 with a non-formal space for self-development. BITISI cooperates with international organizations, universities and local entities and offers exchanges, workshops, training courses, conferences to promote social inclusion, sense of entrepreneurship, healthy lifestyle, non formal education, EU values. BITISI team cooperates to enrich the following goals: - To improve the skills and competencies of young people, particularly, through non formal and informal learning experiences; - To enhance the importance of diverse values as importance for maintaining pluralism, non-discrimination, tolerance, justice, solidarity and equality; - To promote social inclusion and help young people with fewer opportunities (refugees, social/ economical obstacled people) integrate to the society; - To promote physical activities and show the added value of being healthy; - To empower young people to find their own way in life. The abbreviation of BITISI itself stands for “Because I Take It Seriously” – in this respect, BITISI team concentrates on understanding essential needs of target groups and giving them a needed value to improve their competencies. Organizational way of working is based on non-formal educational methods. BITISI uses game-based learning methods to promote expressing emotions, proactiveness of attendees, and to foster the social inclusion. Organizers/ facilitators during our projects are mainly volunteers. BITISI provides motivated youngsters with opportunities to learn, bring personal ideas and get needed support.