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"Unterfranken meets Peloponnese"
In October, a group of youth workers from Lower Franconia in Bavaria travelled to Greece to meet and share experiences with youth workers in Greece....more
3rd Greek-German Youth Forum in Cologne-Germany, 1st price
During the official opening ceremony of the 3rd Greek-German Youth Forum in Cologne-Germany (22-25.10.2018), the film of Florian Onderka was presented to the delegates in the Cologne Old Town Hall (Altes Rathaus). The film won the first price, documentingthe Greek-German youth exchange entitled "Euro Mosaik", which took place in Kryoneri, Corinth, during the period 2-9 September 2017, between the...more
Youth exchange in Thassos «Building bridges»
During the period 4th-10th of September, 5 youngsters (14-21 y.o.) and their leader, from Filoxenia, travelled to the island of Thassos where they participated in Erasmus+ Youth exchange «Building bridges» Greece. For these 7 day, youngsters met people from Czech Republic, Germany, Poland and Romania, who took part in “getting to know each other” activities. Everyday youngsters participated in...more
Story of "URBAN BEAT" (group EVS project)
Group EVS project "URBAN BEAT" in Slovenia 1 month project (1.8.2018 - 5.9.2018) Our experience in Slovenia was very enlightening. Volunteering is something that drove us out of comfort zone and also helped us connect with countries from all of Europe. Our trip started in Brestanica were we got used to the Slovenian way of life, but also we prepared for the project. In the first week we met the...more
Group EVS project "URBAN BEAT" in Slovenia
Group EVS project "URBAN BEAT" in Krsko, Slovenia 1 month project (1.8.2018 - 5.9.2018) During that period four Greek volunteers, Athanasia, Maria, Efstratios and Ioannis helped creating the music festival, creating an outdoor space for acoustic concerts, art exhibitions, hanging around place, supporting local associations working with young people ect. "And it happened!! The Generator Festival...more
Youth exchange “Born this way”
During the period 18th-27th of July 7 youngsters (+one leader) from Greece, Filoxenia organisation, ages from 16 to 23 years old, participated in the youth exchange "Born this way" in Arona, Lago Maggiore. During these 10 days the youngsters met other young people from Italy, Luxembourg and Romania and took part in different activities/games like: ice-breakers, “getting to know each other” games...more
“Youth Jump!”
“Youth Jump!” was an Youth Exchange organised during the period 01.- 08.07.2018 in Kryoneri-Korinthia, Greece, for 26 participants from Spain, Slovakia, Italy, Belgium and Greece. The main theme of this activity was to promote healthy lifestyle among young people through sport and raise awareness among young people about European Cultural Heritage about its importance, protection and...more
Youth exchange on inclusion "Slam Down Silence"
"Slam Down Silence" was a German-Greek hip hop project for hearing, deaf and hard of hearing youngsters in 2018, Greece....more
Youth exchange on inclusion "Slam Down Silence"
Hosting organisation: Filoxenia During the period 11-17 July 2018 youngsters from Greece and Germany (hearing, deaf and hard hearing youngsters), participated in the youth exchange "Slam Down Silence" in Greece, Kryoneri Korinthias. The participants took part in different activities like: ice-breakers, “getting to know each other” games and took part in hip-hop dancing and graffiti. Other...more
EVS project in Philippines by volunteer Marianna Tatsiopoulou
Just before leaving Greece to go to the Philippines I can only remember the anxiety I felt about the unknown new world. What will it be like? What kind of people lives there? Will I be able to make it on my own? Reaching the small town of Tanay was a kind of cultural shock. By the time I started working on The WASH Project everything was eliminated. The work in the day care centers was very...more

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