11 March 2026: On the occasion of the drafting of the Local Urban Plan for the Municipality of Saronikos, Fotoessa participated in a meeting of active citizens in the hospitable space of Kalme Garden. Participants informed us about critical spatial and environmental issues, such as the local streams that connect to the beaches, as well
Fotoessa participated in the inspiring presentation of Yannis Makridakis from Chios, a prolific writer, authentic ecologist, experienced activist and active citizen, in the crowded hall of the Cultural Association of Fokaea Politeia, in Palaia Fokea, in the Municipality of Saronikos, 2 March 2026. Yannis Makridakis conveyed valuable experiences, knowledge and inspiration regarding the vital relationship between
Fotoessa is pleased to announce the launch of the project “Guardians of the Coasts”, an Erasmus+ KA210-ADU Adult Education & Capacity Building initiative. In collaboration with Associação Aequalitas, this project unites Greece and Portugal in a joint effort to: Train and sensitize citizens regarding the protection of the coastal environment and the right of all
Fotoessa had the great privilege to actively participate in an historic celebration for the EuroMed region, the Anna Lindh Foundation FORUM 2025, in Tirana, Albania, 18-20 June. This Forum celebrated two historic milestones: 20 years of the Anna Lindh Foundation’s commitment to fostering dialogue across the Euro- Mediterranean region, and 30 years since the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership/Barcelona
Civil Society Organizations from all over Greece, members of the national Anna Lindh network, met in Thessaloniki from 8 to 11 May. At the meeting, new and old members had the opportunity to get to know each other, exchange good practices, discuss common challenges and goals, explore opportunities for cooperation and strengthen their ties with
PROJECT REPORT Peace in the Eastern Mediterranean: Challenging an Illusion Introduction On 5-6 May 2025, the Institute of International Relations (IDIS) in Athens, in collaboration with the Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) successfully hosted a high-level expert workshop titled “Peace in the Eastern Mediterranean: Challenging an Illusion.” This significant event was part of the
Fotoessa participated in the experts’ workshop, “Peace in the Eastern Mediterranean: Challenging an Illusion”, held on May 6 at the Institute of International Relations (IDIS) in Athens. Dr. Stefanos Vallianatos, co-founder of Fotoessa and coordinator of the Greek National Network of the Anna Lindh Foundation, served as the moderator of the discussion with outstanding speakers
We had the honor of attending the highly engaging event organized on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of RhodesMRC, an institution that has become a reference point in the field of academic simulations. The event, titled “The Importance of International Organizations in Our Era – Academic Simulations as a Tool for Advancing Youth Engagement,”
Fotoessa members, Yiannis Sourelis and Aspasia Protogerou participated on March 9 in the training “From gender stereotypes and discrimination to gender-based violence – There is another way”. The seminar – workshop was held by the Gender Equality Committee and the Community Center of the Municipality of Vari Voula Vouliagmeni in collaboration with the “Gender Alliance”
Fotoessa members, John Sourelis and Aspasia Protogerou, had the privilege to attend the peer-to-peer e-learning of the ALF Hands-On training programme: “Crafting impactful projects: a guide to intercultural project management” facilitated by Aequalitas, from 18th to 27th of February 2025. In this training course, expert Facilitator, Monica Salas Corrigan, and Course Designer & Logistics Lead,
