On June 1, 2025, the Youth Club "To Be Friends" at the PULSE Foundation celebrates its 25th anniversary - half a century full of messages of tolerance, understanding and change for the better.

For 25 years, the club's mission has been to help young people build healthy and equal relationships, overcome violence and become human rights defenders. Volunteers actively work to change cultural and social attitudes, encouraging young people to transform aggression into empathy and active citizenship.

This anniversary is not only a time to take stock, but also an opportunity to emphasize the importance of the youth club as a driver for positive change among young people.

For 25 years, the Youth Club "To Be Friends" has become a symbol of hope and active citizenship among generations of young people.

Since its establishment in 1999, the club has been a cozy home for generations of volunteers who fight against violence with enthusiasm and heart and promote mutual respect, understanding and tolerance. Its graduates often become leaders in various social initiatives, non-governmental organizations and various institutions.

This long-term success is proof that real change begins with the small steps and dedication of young people.

The Youth Club "To Be Friends" is not just a platform for youth initiatives, but a real school for humanity and active citizenship. It develops young people's empathy, communication and conflict resolution skills, while introducing them to the values of non-violence, tolerance and social responsibility. Every year, hundreds of young people participate in prevention and educational programs that teach them how to build healthy and harmonious relationships.

In 2025, the youth club has become a home for the development of another generation of well-wishers and activists who, starting as young volunteers, eventually become leaders who change the world around them.

During these 25 years, more than 1200 young people have participated in the activities of the club, with each generation adding its energy, ideas and creativity. They have learned that change starts with personal choice and that it is young people who are the driving force of social development.

Each generation of young people who have passed through the club has left its mark – through initiatives, campaigns and personal exemplary actions, they contribute to the creation of a more harmonious and tolerant society. They not only create positive changes here and now, but also shape the values of the future – as adults, they continue to work for social justice, human rights and peace.

PULSE Foundation continues to develop its violence prevention programs through non-formal education, campaigns and trainings, believing that education in the spirit of tolerance and respect is the key to a better world.

Today, when we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Youth Club "То Be Friends", we remind ourselves that the future belongs to the youth. They are the bearers of the change we want to see in the world.

For the anniversary, we want to express our deep gratitude to all our volunteers who have become our partners and supporters, whose dedication is the engine of our success and inspiration for future generations.

Thanks to the efforts of over 1200 young people, the Club remains an engine for social change and a bridge to a brighter future.

Let us continue to support them, listen to them and empower them to build a fairer, more smiling and more colourful society.