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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
DAR — a community that changes lives
DAR is a charitable and volunteer organisation that brings together people and projects across a wide range of fields. Over 9 years of work we have helped more than 17,000 people in the most varied life situations and developed 7 key areas of activity.
DAR Jóvenes
A space for teenagers and young people: online and in-person groups, sports, theatre, psychological support, career guidance, participation in Erasmus+, and a business school for teenagers.
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A volunteer school offering training, official internships, and inclusion in the volunteer reserve. Graduates receive a diploma, insurance, and documentation for legal volunteer activity.
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DAR Madre
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DAR Alert
A missing persons search project combining volunteers and technology for rapid response and support to families in critical situations.
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DAR Eco Vida
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