On Thu 3 March, the French Institute organized the "Towards a European Mandate of Active Citizen in Greece" event, in collaboration with the French Associations Le Collectif pour un Service Civique Européen & Unis-Cité and the Greek organization Ecogenia, under the auspices of the Embassy of France in Greece.
90 young Greeks answered the call to participate in a consultation workshop on the transformational potential of civic service for youth and society as a whole. They shared ideas, concerns and best practices that exist across the EU for how a paid civic service term could catalyze active citizenship and offer opportunities and prospects to youth to pursue fulfilling experiences - and even better career prospects - while contributing to a sustainable and climate-safe future.
Check out the highlight video from the special event that showcases the impact of civic service and the potential for a national program here in Greece.