Guardians of the Coasts”: Interview with the Mayor of Saronikos for Qualitative Research

March 23, 2026 Within the framework of the qualitative research for the European Erasmus+ program “Guardians of the Coasts”, implemented by PHOTOESSA in collaboration with the Portuguese Aeququalitas, an interview was conducted with the Mayor of Saronikos, Mr. Dimitris Papachristou. The discussion focused on the management and protection of coasts and ensuring free access for

“Guardians of the Coasts”: Information Meeting for Active Citizens of Saronikos on the Coastal Environment and Streams

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

“Peace in the Eastern Mediterranean: Challenging an Illusion” Expert workshop at the Institute of International Relations – Athens

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

“The pot rolled and found its lid”: A participatory puppets play on conflict resolution “born” in the frame of an ALF Mobility for Creativity Programme

July 18 – August 20, 2024: A month-long creative residency and fruitful intercultural collaboration resulted in an ingenious puppet play, focusing on conflict resolution, non violent communication, and peace building: “The pot rolled and found its lid” (named after an Arabic, Greek and many other cultures’ proverb). The play was created by Tamara Keldany (Les

“Change is a Journey” – Irish Youth Workers in Greece with Erasmus+ Youth Worker Mobility program

Fotoessa had the great privilege to participate in the Erasmus+ Youth Worker Mobility program: “Change is a Journey” – Irish Youth Workers in Greece, from 15 to 21 of April ’23. We organised and offered our eight guests tailor made workshops, innovative activities and intercultural trainings, on site visits and cultural exchanges with a variety