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About Us
Learning Beyond Frames
eSquare e.V. is a Berlin-based non-profit organisation working in the fields of non-formal education, youth work, democracy, media literacy, intercultural dialogue and creative learning.
We create local and international learning spaces for educators, youth workers, trainers, civic actors, NGOs and young people. Through workshops, training courses, youth exchanges, creative labs and educational resources, we help people build skills, exchange ideas and turn learning into action.
Our methods are practical, participatory and creative. We use games, comics, theatre, storytelling, visual thinking, city quests, digital tools and reflection to make learning accessible and meaningful.
eSquare e.V. connects people across countries and communities. We believe that education can open dialogue, strengthen democratic culture and support people who want to create positive change.
Values
What guides
our work
Creativity
We use creative tools to make complex topics easier to understand, discuss and transform into action.
Dialogue
We build spaces where people from different countries, cultures and backgrounds can meet and learn from each other.
Inclusion
We design activities where different experiences, needs and voices matter.
Democracy
We promote democratic values, critical thinking, human rights and active participation.
Care
We care about the well-being of educators, youth workers and participants, because meaningful learning needs safe and supportive spaces.
Methods
How we
work
Our work is based on non-formal education and learning by doing. We combine structure with creativity, reflection with action, and international exchange with local impact.
Training coursesYouth exchangesLocal workshopsCreative labsEducational gamesComics and storytellingTheatre and role playVisual thinkingCity questsDigital toolsReflection groupsToolkits and resources
Community
Who we
work with
We work with people and organisations who believe in education as a tool for change. Our community includes educators, youth workers, trainers, facilitators, young people, NGOs, civic actors, researchers, partner organisations and public stakeholders.
Educators and trainers
Teachers, trainers and facilitators looking for creative non-formal methods.
Youth workers and facilitators
Practitioners designing inclusive learning spaces for young people.
Young people
Participants who want to learn, connect and turn ideas into action.
NGOs and civic initiatives
Organisations working on democracy, inclusion, media literacy and social change.
International partners
European and global partners in Erasmus+ and cooperation projects.
Local communities
Berlin communities and local stakeholders engaged in educational activities.
Team
People behind
eSquare e.V.
eSquare e.V. is powered by people with experience in non-formal education, youth work, project management, research, human rights, creative facilitation and international cooperation. Our team brings together different backgrounds, but we share one idea: learning can be creative, practical and connected to real social change.
Natalia Skorik
Head of Organisation / CEO / Project Manager / Trainer
Natalia leads eSquare e.V. and coordinates its strategic development, international projects and educational activities. She has more than 10 years of experience in Erasmus+ project design, non-formal education, youth work and facilitation. Her work focuses on creative learning, intercultural dialogue, mental health and resilience, storytelling, gamification and capacity building for educators and youth workers.
Haytham Mones
Board Member / Human Rights and Democracy Expert
Haytham is one of the founding members of eSquare e.V. and now supports the organisation as a Board Member. He holds a PhD and brings expertise in governance, democracy, human rights, media and digital transformation. His work contributes to eSquare e.V.’s strategic direction and civic education activities.
Zlata Lutchenko
Youth Worker / Project Manager / Stakeholder Liaison
Zlata supports eSquare e.V.’s organisational coordination, stakeholder communication and local cooperation in Berlin. She contributes to project follow-up, dissemination and cooperation with local actors. Her background includes tourism, hotel business, art, administration in international education and HR in the IT sector.
Grigoriy Grigoryev
Project Manager / Facilitator
Grigoriy works in the fields of youth work, non-formal education, digital literacy and intercultural cooperation. He has experience in coordinating Erasmus+ projects, developing educational tools and facilitating international learning activities. His work supports eSquare e.V.’s creative and participatory approach to education.
Ulyana Duve
Youth Worker / Facilitator / Project Coordinator
Ulyana is a youth worker, facilitator and project coordinator with experience in non-formal education, youth engagement and international project implementation. With a background in pedagogy, she is passionate about diversity, equality and creative self-expression. Her work supports participant engagement, group processes and inclusive learning environments.
Mateeullah Tareen
Project Coordinator / Researcher
Matee is a researcher and project coordinator with experience in European cooperation, grant writing, project management and capacity building. He holds a PhD and brings strong expertise in research, democratisation processes, digital literacy and intercultural communication. His work supports the development and implementation of international educational projects.
Maksym Templynskyi
Volunteer / Project Support / Local Cooperation Support
Maksym is an active volunteer of eSquare e.V. and supports the organisation in national and international projects. He helps with project coordination, communication and stakeholder cooperation, contributing to the smooth implementation of eSquare e.V.’s activities across countries and communities.
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