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Episode 4: Youth Sector in Bulgaria: The Voice of Solidarity (Part 2)
In this second part of our conversation with Dr. Nikola Zhivkov, we dive deeper into the role of non-formal education, critical thinking and multicultural dialogue in shaping responsible communication on migration.
As a lawyer, mediator, youth worker and trainer, Nikola shares his experience in working with young people, educators and institutions across Bulgaria and Europe. He reflects on how media literacy, empathy and civic participation can help build more inclusive societies and foster meaningful dialogue around migration-related issues.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why critical thinking is essential in the age of misinformation and fake news
How non-formal education helps young people engage with migration issues responsibly
The importance of multicultural dialogue, empathy and inclusion
How mediation can support communication and conflict resolution in migration-related contexts
Inspiring national and European practices in youth work and civic education
Why young people should have a stronger voice in migration policies and public debate
The interview with Dr. Nikola Zhivkov is hosted by Assoc. Prof. Desislava Andreeva from Veliko Tarnovo University.
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First episode 1: Voice of Migration: Kicking Off the Future of Communication
This opening episode, titled “Voice of Migration: Kicking Off the Future of Communication,” marks the beginning of our podcast series, produced with Wondercraft AI as part of our Erasmus+ project. While both the moderator and speaker are AI-powered, the episode was collaboratively prepared by our team — and it represents how human creativity and technology can work together to shape responsible communication.
Episode 2 of Crafting Voices: Podcasts on Migration and Communication, titled From Newsroom to Field:
Telling Refugee Stories Responsibly — we speak with Metin Çorabatır, President of IGAM (Research Centre on Asylum and Migration) and former spokesperson for UNHCR Türkiye. Together, we explore how journalism shapes public understanding of migration, and why accurate, ethical reporting is essential in an age of mis/disinformation.
Episode 3 of Crafting Voices: Podcasts on Migration and Communication, titled More Than a Number:
Migrant Narratives and Inclusive Communication — we speak with Lissbeth Reyes Agurcia, marketing and communication specialist and co-founder of Cuartero Agurcia. Together, we explore how migrant narratives go beyond statistics, why lived experience matters in shaping inclusive communication, and how ethical storytelling can foster belonging, empathy, and social cohesion. Through a personal and professional lens, this episode highlights the power of communication to move from labels to lived realities — and from exclusion to inclusion.
Episode 4: Youth Sector in Bulgaria: The Voice of Solidarity Crafting Voices: Podcasts on Migration and Communication
In this episode —we speak with Dr. Nikola Zhivkov, a lawyer, court mediator and youth policy expert from Bulgaria. Nikola works at the intersection of public administration, youth policy and civic engagement. As a senior trainer at the National Youth Forum, he contributes to strengthening youth and civic organizations, advancing quality standards in non-formal education and empowering young people to actively participate in public life. He is also a youth worker and educational expert with the Youth Center in Vratsa and the Institute Perspectives in the Danube town of Svishtov, which focuses on expanding opportunities for young people from smaller communities and supporting their participation in national and European projects. Together, we explore the role of young communicators in today’s complex public debate on migration, and how responsible communication can contribute to more informed and balanced discussions.
Episode 4: Youth Sector in Bulgaria: The Voice of Solidarity (Part 2)
In this second part of our conversation with Dr. Nikola Zhivkov, we dive deeper into the role of non-formal education, critical thinking and multicultural dialogue in shaping responsible communication on migration. As a lawyer, mediator, youth worker and trainer, Nikola shares his experience in working with young people, educators and institutions across Bulgaria and Europe. He reflects on how media literacy, empathy and civic participation can help build more inclusive societies and foster meaningful dialogue around migration-related issues. 🌍 In this episode, we talk about: 🔹 Why critical thinking is essential in the age of misinformation and fake news 🔹 How non-formal education helps young people engage with migration issues responsibly 🔹 The importance of multicultural dialogue, empathy and inclusion 🔹 How mediation can support communication and conflict resolution in migration-related contexts 🔹 Inspiring national and European practices in youth work and civic education 🔹 Why young people should have a stronger voice in migration policies and public debate The interview with Dr. Nikola Zhivkov is hosted by Assoc. Prof. Desislava Andreeva from Veliko Tarnovo University.