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Arts in health is proved to have profound positive effects to those who suffer from serious illnesses, such as cancer. Dimitra Ermeidou & Dimitra Tsiaouskoglou are introducing this innovative field to Greeks through Eyes of Light and are envisioning a society in which these people find strength and joy through art.

We’re more than happy to contribute to the realization of their 2022-2023 program that includes therapeutic photography workshops, participatory art projects that connect patients and artists, museum tours and activities to bring patients in contact with art, exhibitions and awareness campaigns.

We're delighted to announce the continuation of our support to Ecogenia for their civic-service pilot programs in Dorida & Chania.

The Dorida Eco-tourism & Trail Building project is currently in progress. After completing two weeks of training, the service cohorts are now ready to spend the next two months building trails to foster ecotourism in the area.

We wish Ecogenia much success in their initial efforts to promote sustainability through civic engagement and to provide employment opportunities for young people in Greece!

Mathaino Diatrofi, in the context of its Family Event at Oasis Activity Farm Park on May 7 2022, presented its new book "The Story of a Family". The book's authors Olga Kounari & Kalli Polemi (founders of Mathaino Diatrofi) portray in a humorous and educative manner the daily 'battle' around a family table.

The book is addressed to children aged 4-9 years, parents & teachers. It deals with the issue of selective eating and gives clear guidelines for the proper nutritional education of children in order to enhance their familiarity with the Mediterranean diet while protecting their relationship with food.

The proceeds from its sale support the organization. For purchase and more information, you can contact Mathaino Diatrofi via email at mathaino.diatrofi@gmail.com.

On the occasion of the European Day of Solidarity between Generations, Antama and the Hellenic Children's Museum are inviting adults of 65+ years old to become interpreters for one day! Focusing on the axis "Strengthening social cohesion through education", the participants will have the opportunity to live the experience of interpretation at the Museum, interact with children and exhibits and see in practice how museums transform the world.

The event will take place at the Children's Museum of Athens on Wed 18 May from 17:00 to 20:00, as part of the International Museum Day 2022 with the theme "The Power of Museums". You can read more about this excellent initiative here.

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.

Higgs, together with HumanRights360 and InCommOn, is running the Green Ideas Greece for the third year in a row. The competition is organized in the context of the Balkan Green Ideas, a project of the Balkan Green Foundation. It aims to stimulate and encourage innovation for green ideas while engaging local communities to generate green initiatives that utilize local resources & community-based markets.

The local competition will take place in June 2022 and the application process will be open up to the 9th of May. Higgs has also organized Info days on the 11th & 12th of April to answer any questions that candidates may have. To see more about the contest, you can check the link here.

Fashion Revolution Greece is joining forces with the Athens University of Economics and Business to inaugurate the first sustainable fashion school in Greece. The Fashion Revolution Summer School (FRSS) aims to provide experiential learning within and related to the fashion industry and the geographical appreciation of Greece’s landscape, cultural heritage, craftsmanship, and sustainability resources.

The program appeals to graduate students and industry professionals from all over the world who want to acquire the novel skillset and tools of sustainable and circular fashion while accessing critical research and networks necessary to thrive as fashion revolutionaries.  

The applications are open up to the 15th of May. To read more about the program, check out this link.

Members of Fabric Republic, AMKE IASIS, and Connect Your City are on their first humanitarian aid mission to Ukraine. Their mission leaves on March 9, bound for the Romanian-Ukrainian border in order to be by the side of the people whose lives are deeply challenged, providing clothing, basic necessities, and voluntary assistance. In parallel, their teams in Athens will undertake, in collaboration with the Argo Federation, the psychosocial support of war refugees that we welcome in Greece.

Having solidarity as their compass, they will continue their missions for as long as there is a need. If you want to help, you can check the list of necessities and the collection points here.

Aegean Cargo Sailing invites you to explore the Greek islands off the beaten track and help the local producers transport their products in an ecological way. Aegean Cargo Sailing is an initiative that revives a sustainable, millennia-old network of commercial sea routes, while also offering experiential, cultural & gastronomic sailing adventures to eco-conscious travelers.

Captain Loucas and his crew will teach you how to handle the vessel, hoist the sails, weigh anchor and navigate. Upon land, they'll introduce you to the local culture & authentic Greek hospitality, far away from mass-produced commercial tourism. Check their exciting tours here.

Sheila Darmos of The Southern Lights organization and her team of experts have created a state-of-art platform that works as a full guide and provides farmers all over Greece with the necessary knowledge & tools to start their own path in regenerative farming.

This dedicated to Regenerative Farming platform includes the design & conversion of 6 pilot farms in Greece (detailed info & videos), useful practical tools & educational material, and recommended sources to network with the global movement of Regenerative Agriculture. To visit the website, click here.