This is us

A safe haven for growth and self-discovery

Who we are

Lar de Artemis is a young and vibrant organization, founded in November 2022 in the beautiful city of Lugo (Spain) by a diverse group of friends with a shared passion for education.

Our aim is to provide the youth and youth workers with non-formal educational opportunities and creating a safe space for the personal growth and development of the next generations. We believe that they hold the key to building a better future, and we are committed to helping them achieve their full potential.

At Lar de Artemis we trust in the power of love, community, team work, diversity and creativity to achieve our goals, and yours too!

We are dreamers, and we believe that with the right support, anybody can turn their dreams into reality.

What We Do

European projects

We develop projects aimed at youth education and supporting youth workers through the European Commission’s Erasmus+ program.

Local initiatives

From workshops to recreational events, we are committed to support our  community by developing and conducting local actions.

volunteering

We are here to help, not only with our own projects and activities but also by supporting you, your ideas and your initiatives. 

Youth support

We prioritize the well-being and growth of our youth by listening to their needs and guiding them towards achieving their goals.

Meet our team

Simina Tureac

Andra Simina Tureac is a founding member of Lar de Artemis.

She has worked for many years in the non-profit sector, being involved as a project coordinator and trainer in many Erasmus+ projects, local and national initiatives, allowing her to put into practice her passion for non-formal education as a means of free and effective learning.

She has a Bachelor Degree in English Literature and is currently studying Pedagogy in early education. She is part of the Project writing department and works as an English teacher.

Alex Besteiro

Alex Besteiro is a founding member and president of the Lar de Artemis Association.

He has experience as a software engineer, team facilitator, process manager, and writer. After eight years working abroad, he decided to embark on a solo trip through Asia, returning to his hometown with renewed energy and a new outlook on life.

Since then he has become involved in a variety of projects out of his comfort zone, being the creation of Lar de Artemis the most ambitious to date. Through it, Alex aspires to do his part to help build a better world.

Lilia Gore

Lilia Gore is a member of the Lar de Artemis association.

Active in the field of Visual Arts and Design (specialized in Graphic Design). She collaborates with many international companies, finding graphic solutions for many projects. She is passionate about art, visual communication and intercultural connections.

During her studies, she participated several times in the European Erasmus+ Programme (studying and internship), which greatly contributed to her personal and professional growth. Now, she wants to help as many people as possible to benefit from these same opportunities.

Emma Edwards

Emma is a founding member of Lar de Artemis.

Born and raised in Manchester (England), where she got her Bachelor degree in Sociology, she moved to Spain in 2016. Emma’s passion has always been about education. She truly believes that’s the foundation of any modern society or, as Nelson Mandela put it: “It is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”.

During the last 10 years she has been teaching kids in a multitude of settings. Now, through the association, she aims to reach underprivileged children and offer them new and exciting educational opportunities.

Explore our values

SELF-LOVE

We believe that in order to be able to evolve as social beings we need first to develop ourselves as individuals, learning how to deal with life challenges, building resilience and engaging in behaviors of self-respect.

We want to show recognition for the people we work with and contribute to their sense of self appreciation, so they feel valued and encouraged.

COMMUNITY

We aim to be part of the community and grow together as one. We rely on mutual support and participation to empower people, help them achieve their goals, improve their well-being and create equal life opportunities.

TEAMWORK

We firmly believe that any goal can be better achieved through cooperation rather than relying on the combination of individual efforts. This synergistic mindset is reflected in our openness to new ideas and collaboration spirit.

DIVERSITY

We understand, appreciate and embrace each other’s differences. Our founding members, five people from five different countries, are living proof of that. But we don’t want to stop there.

Everyone is welcome into our projects, regardless of their background, nationality, gender or ethnicity. Diversity of perspectives and ideas is a key factor in global actions. If we aim to improve our society, we must start by listening and learning from all its members.

SUSTAINABILITY

Without consciousness, there is no action. We take a stand on raising the awareness level about environmental issues, promoting ecological practices and proactively looking for sustainable ways of working. Earth is our home, and we must take care of it.

CREATIVITY

The human mind, freed from its constraints, has the potential to generate creative solutions to virtually any problem it is presented with.

We aim to create safe spaces where thoughts can flow and flourish, bringing innovative ideas that have a positive impact in the community.

RESPONSIBILITY

We consider responsibility one of the core values of individuals and societies all over the world. Being accountable for our own acts and how they affect ourselves and the people around us, is the foundation stone for self-improvement.

As the famous song goes: “If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make a change”. This is not an easy process: it involves trust, integrity, self-criticism and humility, but it is paramount to evolve as human beings and as a society.

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