DAR Jóvenes — space for growth, inspiration and support for teenagers (ages 10−20) and their parents in Spain

Education, sports, creativity, theatre, psychological support, volunteering and international programmes. Everything to help young people in Spain discover themselves and find their place in life.

Why supporting teenagers matters

Today’s teenagers live in a world of rapid change, information overload and loneliness. DAR Youth creates an alternative — a vibrant, safe and inspiring community where teenagers can be themselves and gain a well-rounded experience of life.

Many teenagers have no one to talk to about the things that matter most
Young people gravitate towards chaotic groups with no positive role models
Parents lack the tools and support they need

Mission and values of DAR Jóvenes

To create a safe, nurturing and inspiring ecosystem for teenagers and families across Spain.

Safety and trust

Growth and self-awareness

Family and community

Creativity and self-expression

Responsibility and service

What a teenager gains

Psychological support and a safe space for communication
The opportunity to discover themselves through sport, art, business and volunteering
Real projects, hands-on experience and a first taste of professional life
Participation in international programmes and exchanges (Erasmus+)
Academic support and career guidance
New friendships and a sense of belonging

What a family gains

Consultations and online sessions with psychologists and educators
A private parent-child community for support and experience-sharing
Legal, psychological and social support from the DAR Association
Access to subsidised educational programmes
Association membership, providing access to benefits and advocacy for children’s rights in schools

Formats and areas

Participation combines lectures and workshops with in-person practice, meetups and involvement in real projects.

Online

— Groups for teenagers and parents
— Thematic lectures, courses and meetups
— Private Telegram chats by age group

In-person

— Psychological and art groups
— Theatre studios and sports clubs
— Hikes, board games and city events

Topics covered

— Leadership and soft skills
— Emotional intelligence
— Financial literacy
— Career guidance and choosing a profession
— Volunteering and social projects
— Cybersecurity

Our events

Seminars, workshops and group meetups — online and in-person in Valencia, Barcelona and Alicante.

Online

25 Feb · 19:00
Topic: education pathways and future prospects after ESO

— What options are available after finishing ESO
— Bachillerato, Vocational Training (Grado Medio and Grado Superior), entering a trade
— University: when it makes sense and when it doesn’t
— The pros and cons of each path
— What suits your child specifically, not just "what everyone does"

Host: Kristina Timberg

Online

18 Feb · 19:00
Co-working session for teenagers

— How to handle old challenges in a new country and preserve your energy
— What to do with anxiety, anger and other confusing, difficult emotions
— How to cope with parental expectations and your own
— How to find your place in a new context

Host: Ekaterina Pastukhova

Online

11 Feb · 19:00
Topic: How to talk to teenagers about sex

— Whether and why to have this conversation with teenagers
— When to start and how to begin
— How to talk about bodies, desires, boundaries, consent and saying "no"
— The difference between sexual attraction and emotional intimacy
— Responsibility, safety and peer pressure
— What to do if a parent finds this topic difficult themselves

Host: Natalia Kich

Online

4 Feb · 19:00
Topic: Bullying — how to prevent it and what to do when it happens

— How to recognise bullying at an early stage
— What to do if your child is being bullied
— How to support a teenager without making things worse
— How to talk with your child, the school and other adults
— What actually helps and what doesn’t

Host: Oxana Teleguz

Online

28 Jan · 19:00
First meetup of the DAR Jóvenes

At this session we will:
— explain how the DAR NGO works and the areas in which it supports families and teenagers
— introduce the team and the DAR Association
— announce upcoming events (the first: on bullying)
— discuss the challenges faced by teenagers and parents in Spain
— answer questions and connect in a warm, supportive atmosphere

Online self-discovery group for teenagers

We invite teenagers aged 12−15 to join an online self-discovery group. Adolescence is a time of questions, change and searching for identity. Who am I? Where am I headed? Who should I listen to? Where can I find support? During this period it is especially important for a teenager to find solid ground, understand themselves, and feel that there are people around who truly get them.

The group is led by Ekaterina Pastukhova — psychotherapist and existential analyst with over 20 years of practice, and curator of DAR Youth Spain.

Format:

— Online (Zoom)

— 10 sessions of 2 hours each

— Practices, discussions and support in a safe group setting

Participants keep a shared chat for ongoing connection after the programme ends.

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Our team

Oxana Teleguz

Founder and President of the DAR

Association Educator and career guidance specialist with over 15 years of experience working with teenagers. Specialises in career choice, financial literacy and educational projects.
Ekaterina Pastukhova

Curator of DAR Jóvenes

Psychologist, psychotherapist and existential analyst with over 20 years of individual practice. Trained at GLE International (Austria). Works with crises, psychological trauma and depression.
Natalia Kich

Valencia Curator

Integral psychologist in the existential paradigm, sexologist, member of the European Association of Sexologists.
Kristina Timberg

Specialist in work with children and teenagers

Integrative psychologist (CBT approach). Works with teenagers on self-esteem, anxiety, adaptation, relationships and stress. Degree from MGPPU; additional training at UNIR (Spain), Psychology faculty.

Community chats

We have two chats designed for convenient and structured interaction among participants.

Parents' chat

Open to all parents. A space to discuss organisational matters, share experiences and receive up-to-date information.
Teenagers' chat

Access is available exclusively to teenagers who are members of the Association. Created as a safe space for discussing a range of topics, exchanging views and building community.
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Any amount will make a difference. Regular financial support — even a small contribution — represents a significant investment in the association’s ongoing work.

Even € 5 is enough: that’s a café breakfast, a pack of aspirin, or a commuter train ticket — so it’s certainly not nothing.

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Your age, education or social status don’t matter to us; even your country of residence or citizenship is not relevant. If you want to be part of DAR, join us — there will always be a task suited to you.

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