Kryoneri and the surrounding area has a lot to offer in terms of landscape and nature, which after 19 years of living in Berlin was a very pleasant and calming change from the usually stressful and hectic everyday life of a big city. The village is beautiful, not exactly big with around 900
In Kryoneri, our work mainly revolves around the FILOXENIA organisation. We support and accompany their youth exchanges, which mostly deal with political and social issues. The nice thing about working here is also our environment, because we interact with young and open-minded individuals. When
My Volunteering Experience in Greece Recently, I had the opportunity to join a volunteering project in Greece, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of my life. During my time there, I spent wonderful days full of fun, learning, and discovery. The project lasted for two weeks
This is one of the most beautiful places to live. Thanks to this project, we spent a whole month together with many sincere people. Every morning, we woke up and had a lovely breakfast together, then set out for the village’s volunteer work. We made the pathways usable, and it was so peaceful to be
Before coming here, I had countless questions in my mind. The biggest one was: “How will I communicate with people?” I thought language differences would be a huge barrier. But I soon discovered that communication is not built only with words. Sometimes a smile, sometimes a gesture, and sometimes
Hello everyone! My name is Buse, I am 23 years old, and I joined this project from Turkey. I stayed in a small but beautiful village called Kryoneri for two months. This place is very charming, with wonderful landscapes, lots of greenery, and kind people. Coming from a big city, the calmness here
Between July 18–27, six young people from Greece took part in the "Youthcracy" Youth exchange program, which took place at the Loryhan Youth Center in the Belgian Ardennes. Read the impressions of one of the participants Marilita. "The Youthcracy program was a very interesting experience for all
Καλημέρα! When I came here, Kryoneri wasn’t new for me: last year I took part in a short-term volunteering project and I fell in love with the cozy small village and thanks to the people and memories it became a second home. When I understood for my gap year that the ESC opportunity was a good
From the Hills of Kryoneri : A Journey of Learning, Culture, and Connection Sometimes, the most profound discoveries aren’t found in books or classrooms but hidden in the folds of an unfamiliar village, between the quiet echoes of ancient stones and the laughter of strangers-turned-friends. Kryoneri
For my first-ever volunteering program with the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), I chose to go to Kryoneri a small village of around 700 inhabitants in the Peloponnese region of Greece. The two-month program was filled with incredible people, meaningful projects, and a lot of sunshine. I arrived at
The Greek team had an unforgettable experience during the Create Change mobility in Berlin, Germany, held from November 15–22, 2024. This Erasmus project was a journey of creativity, collaboration, and cultural exchange for the entire team. Throughout the week, we participated in various workshops
Ι had the opportunity to volunteer in the beautiful village of Lehovo, Greece, where I supported the local cultural association, Profitis Ilias, and engaged with the community in various ways. My role encompassed community support, publicity, translation, and social care, all of which enriched my
Kryoneri and the surrounding area has a lot to offer in terms of landscape and nature, which after 19 years of living in Berlin was a very pleasant and calming change from the usually stressful and hectic everyday life of a big city. The village is beautiful, not exactly big with around 900
In Kryoneri, our work mainly revolves around the FILOXENIA organisation. We support and accompany their youth exchanges, which mostly deal with political and social issues. The nice thing about working here is also our environment, because we interact with young and open-minded individuals. When
My Volunteering Experience in Greece Recently, I had the opportunity to join a volunteering project in Greece, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of my life. During my time there, I spent wonderful days full of fun, learning, and discovery. The project lasted for two weeks
This is one of the most beautiful places to live. Thanks to this project, we spent a whole month together with many sincere people. Every morning, we woke up and had a lovely breakfast together, then set out for the village’s volunteer work. We made the pathways usable, and it was so peaceful to be
Before coming here, I had countless questions in my mind. The biggest one was: “How will I communicate with people?” I thought language differences would be a huge barrier. But I soon discovered that communication is not built only with words. Sometimes a smile, sometimes a gesture, and sometimes
Hello everyone! My name is Buse, I am 23 years old, and I joined this project from Turkey. I stayed in a small but beautiful village called Kryoneri for two months. This place is very charming, with wonderful landscapes, lots of greenery, and kind people. Coming from a big city, the calmness here
Between July 18–27, six young people from Greece took part in the "Youthcracy" Youth exchange program, which took place at the Loryhan Youth Center in the Belgian Ardennes. Read the impressions of one of the participants Marilita. "The Youthcracy program was a very interesting experience for all
Καλημέρα! When I came here, Kryoneri wasn’t new for me: last year I took part in a short-term volunteering project and I fell in love with the cozy small village and thanks to the people and memories it became a second home. When I understood for my gap year that the ESC opportunity was a good
From the Hills of Kryoneri : A Journey of Learning, Culture, and Connection Sometimes, the most profound discoveries aren’t found in books or classrooms but hidden in the folds of an unfamiliar village, between the quiet echoes of ancient stones and the laughter of strangers-turned-friends. Kryoneri
For my first-ever volunteering program with the European Solidarity Corps (ESC), I chose to go to Kryoneri a small village of around 700 inhabitants in the Peloponnese region of Greece. The two-month program was filled with incredible people, meaningful projects, and a lot of sunshine. I arrived at
The Greek team had an unforgettable experience during the Create Change mobility in Berlin, Germany, held from November 15–22, 2024. This Erasmus project was a journey of creativity, collaboration, and cultural exchange for the entire team. Throughout the week, we participated in various workshops
Ι had the opportunity to volunteer in the beautiful village of Lehovo, Greece, where I supported the local cultural association, Profitis Ilias, and engaged with the community in various ways. My role encompassed community support, publicity, translation, and social care, all of which enriched my