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By the GEOSTEJA team We’re excited to share a major step forward: the prototype of PinHours — our app designed to help anyone looking for community service hours (CSH).This is just the beginning of a journey we hope to take together with our supporters, mentors, potential partners, and future users. Right now, as we prepare to meet with potential capital partners, we’re also opening the doors to everyone who might join us — as a Read more…

Rethinking Alcohol in a Generation That Wants More Than EscapeWhy We Drink (Even When We Don’t Want To) In a world that constantly promises quick rewards, alcohol keeps its grip—not just as an ancient tradition but as a modern escape. For young people growing up in an age of hyper-visibility, relentless comparison, and instant dopamine hits, the bottle can look like an easy answer. But what if we looked beyond the “yes or no” of Read more…

We AreA small team of developers from Ukraine — friends, thinkers, doers. Since 2019, we’ve been building stuff that matters. It started with eco-projects. Then came GEOSTEJA, a blog, and a book — all about helping young people and changemakers see what’s really going on, and why it’s worth caring. What We DoWe make useful things — apps, platforms, ideas — to help people act, not just scroll. To support those who want to notice, Read more…

Rethinking How We Understand “Who We Are” Who Am I (Supposed to Be)? In a social climate characterized by hyper-connectivity, performative expression, and accelerating demands for ideological clarity, the process of personal identity formation—especially among youth—has become more compressed, visible, and constrained than at any point in recent history. This article explores how identity, once understood as a dynamic and developmental process, is increasingly being prematurely solidified through social expectations, digital frameworks, and public performance. Read more…

People are getting destructed. And in today’s world it is a regular state of affairs. Noise surrounds us—urgent demands, constant interruptions, and an overload of information. But sometimes, it’s the little things that matter the most—the forgotten litter on the sidewalk, the neglected corner of our neighborhood, or the broken streetlight that no one seems to notice. That’s where iNOTICED comes in. It’s an app designed to bring attention to what matters and make it Read more…

Since forever, people have dreamed big—of solving mysteries, building pyramids, exploring new worlds. But dreaming is just the beginning. Turning those dreams into reality takes something more: consistency, curiosity, courage. This guide is for anyone who wants to reach a goal—whether it’s learning the secrets of ancient civilizations or becoming the first in your family to launch a game-changing app. If you’re between 12 and 17, this is your blueprint. Step 1: The Spark — Read more…

Since the dawn of civilization, societies have organized themselves through structures—institutions, hierarchies, rules—that promise order and progress. But not all structures are built for our benefit. Many are designed to rule us, to condition behavior, to enforce obedience. These systems are subtle yet pervasive, and the greatest challenge of our time is to recognize them, question them, and reclaim the power of choice in an age of conformity. Understanding Social Structures: The Architecture of Control Read more…

Everyone has been confused by the actions of our modern world at least once. It’s not even unique. In fact, it’s almost amusing how far we’ve come after allowing irresponsible people to offer us questionable choices and strange goals to achieve. Reality grins at us with all thirty-two teeth when we are free. But what does it mean to be free? Is it something we can buy in a store? Or is it something we Read more…

As wildfires rage across the United States, a growing number of people are beginning to question the true nature of these disasters. Are they simply the result of natural causes, or is there something more sinister at play? From the devastating wildfires in California to the recent blazes in South Carolina, concerns are mounting that these fires may not be purely accidental. Some have gone as far as to label these events as acts of Read more…

In today’s rapidly evolving landscape of sustainability and ethical business, understanding key terms isn’t just a trend—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, advocate for responsible commerce, or an activist, the language you use shapes the impact you create. Yet, as new frameworks and phrases emerge, many businesses struggle to keep up, risking irrelevance in a world that increasingly values accountability and environmental responsibility. The terminology surrounding sustainability is more than just jargon; it’s Read more…