Intercultural articles

“EVS” an experience to change your life If you are 18-30 years old and you want to experience something different, to learn more about other cultures, languages, lifestyles, but also to discover more about yourself, what are your talents and what actually make you feel happy… don’t think too much, just become a volunteer! In my case the...Read more	Green living in the rural area Filoxenia is hosting international project on sustainable development "Green living in the rural area". This project includes Training seminar and 2 flows of group EVS projects. All projects will be hosted in Kryoneri Korinthias, in the Youth Hostel "Elisson" http://xenon.elisson.gr/ . The Training...Read more	My 2 months EVS in Ankara, Turkey My name is Eftychia Stamouli. I am 25 years old and I was a volunteer at System and Generation Organization in Ankara. System and Generation is a kind of organization which tries to update the young people about the European programs by organized meetings or when somebody comes to office to ask...Read more
"Filoxenia", Intercultural-Environmental Organisation The new Board of Directors of the Association "Filoxenia", Intercultural-Environmental Organisation, elected by the General Assembly, is as follows: President: Mrs Renatina Athanassouli Secretary: Mr George Palamaris Member: Mr Alexandros Souvatzis Filoxenia is embedding since August 2014 the...Read more

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INTERCULTURAL

Article by volunteer Ilias Dadfar Spanta in Lechovo, Western Macedonia ( 9.2023 - 6.2024)

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...more

"Beyond Borders: Breaking Prejudices" (13.-17.05.24 in Kryoneri and 30.05.-03.06.24 in Berlin)

From 13 to 17 May 2024, the special programme Beyond Borders took place with our partner SportJugendClub Wildwuchs, where we exchanged ideas on the topic of stereotypes and prejudices through workshops and meetings with experts and also organised the first part of the youth exchange that will take...more

Special programme between Filoxenia and Bautechnik e.V. (13.-16. February 2024)

The special programme that took place between 13-16 February 2024 in Berlin between the associations Filoxenia and Bautechnik e.V. brought together executives from vocational education, local government and the German Milling Federation. We had the opportunity to visit the historic windmill at the...more

ENVIRONMENTAL

Remembrance Trails Νο1 2.5.-1.6.2023

Article written by Chiara and Ella (Finland and Italy) We are Chiara and Ella and we come from Italy and Finland. We went to Kryoneri for a one month project called "Remembrance Trails", it was a beautiful experience. During this month we worked in the nature, cleaning around the Hostel, near the...more

Act Green II (20.07.-04.08.2024 in Kryoneri)

From July 20th to August 4th, 2024, the village of Kryoneri in Greece played host to an inspiring Erasmus+ project that united 15 young people from across Europe. Participants from Spain, Italy, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Estonia gathered in this scenic corner of the Peloponnese for two...more

Create Change (12.07.-19-07. in Kryoneri)

From July 12th to 19th, 2024, the serene village of Kryoneri became the creative haven for a group of 13 young musicians from Greece, Germany, and Slovakia. They gathered for the Erasmus+ project “Create Change,” which was designed to blend their passion for music with a commitment to environmental...more

REMEMBRANCE

ESC-Voluntary project in Chania (Etz Hayyim Synagogue)

The Etz Hayyim is the small Synagogue in the heart of Chania where I, Finn Nagel, am currently volunteering. It is a quiet oasis in the middle of streets filled to the brim with tourists. But often also this little place gets a lot of tourists who seek to know more about Jewish life on Crete. One...more

ESC-Voluntary project in Kolymbari (Orthodox Academy of Crete)

Maja Sellmer, 22 years old, from Berlin (Germany), has been working as a volunteer at the Orthodox Academy of Crete (OAC) since September 2023. The OAC is an institution affiliated with the Holy Metropolis of Kissamos and Selinon under the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. Ever since it...more

ESC-Voluntary project in Lechovo Florinas (Martyr village)

Tara Koch is an active volunteer in Lechovo, contributing to various aspects of the village’s cultural and community life. She supports the cultural association Profitis Ilias by helping organize local events for its members and the inhabitants, which are essential for preserving Lechovo's heritage...more