Greece was represented by Mrs. Aspasia Protogerou (Fotōessa org.) In the framework of the Anna Lindh Foundation Intercultural Learning and Cities Programme, aiming at preparing people of the region to live and be active within multicultural societies, the Anna Lindh Foundation organised a Regional Training for Trainers on Intercultural Citizenship Education in the Euro-Mediterranean region.
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs During 2019, FOTOESSA has been the Host Company in the European exchange program for Entrepreneurs. Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a cross-border exchange program that gives new or aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to learn from experienced entrepreneurs running small businesses in other Participating Countries. The exchange of experience and ideas
Romantso, characterized by the public and important institutions as an innovative venue that during the last ten years continuously forms the artistic life of Athens, welcomed the young participants of the Agora Erasmus + Program (2019). They were informed about this successful creative enterprise with ongoing positive social impact and as an outstanding example
The Agora Erasmus + Program (2019) participants had an opportunity to visit Shedia premises in Athens and to get introduced to its fundamental concept. Shedia is a non-profit organization set up in early 2010 to support, through a wide range of activities, the effort of homeless and socially excluded people to join or
“We are part of the social change we want to see happen.” Fotoessa chose Welcommon Hostel as the main venue for the Agora Erasmus + activities (2019) and the stay of its participants since it is a unique model of socially-responsible and sustainable tourism in Athens. Nikos Chrysogelos presented the aspirational Welcommon project which combines
Fotoessa decided to include the internationally recognized Artistic Network for Performing Arts ‘Kinitiras’ in the last international Agora Erasmus + training (2019) in Athens, as it is an excellent case study on encouraging sustainability and growth of social and creative entrepreneurship during challenging sociopolitical times. Kinitiras connects professionals and amateurs, people from different racial, ethnic, socioeconomic,
Elena Lambrou, from Impact Hub Athens, welcomed the Agora Erasmus+ Program (2019) participants in the first market of social entrepreneurship and urban regeneration in Greece, the bold community prototype Δημοτική Αγορά Κυψέλης – Municipal Kypseli Market. Following a participatory model of management and revival of the urban commons, the Municipality of Athens chose through an open
Living in the era of social media implies reaching the audience and customers through websites and different social accounts. Spyros Tzortzis from Sociality (the cooperative for digital communication that provides services for the online world) delivered an informative and educative presentation for the Agora Erasmus+ Program (2019) participants. They were given a useful insight into digital communication,
Funding was considered to be the most difficult step in the project development by the majority of Agora Erasmus+ Program (2019) participants. For that reason, Fotoessa invited Mrs. Katerina Balamoti, the Senior Project Coordinator in The Heritage Management Organization and Representative of the Hellenic Foundation for Culture in Iran. She held an unconventional, profound and
Within the scope of educational and practical activities of the Agora Erasmus+ Program (2019) in Athens, Fotoessa arranged a visit to the Embassy of Netherlands where Ms. Natasha Apostolidi introduced the Orange Grove program for startups. Orange Grove supports young people and young companies, enables them to exchange ideas, cooperate and get help from mentors
