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This summer we’re sailing towards a future free of polluting fossil fuels, with Aegean Cargo Sailing and its vessel Pelago. Pelago is the first transport sailboat in the world going solar electric. It has passed the first test of energy autonomy with tangible proof of success, after having completed its tour around the Peloponnese (350 nautical miles) using only clean energy sources (wind and solar).

Now, it’s traveling together with Marina Star on a round in 23 Greek islands (Jul 2nd – Aug 28th), showing us the way for emissions-free transportation and zero carbon footprint products’ distribution. We are pleased to sponsor the Aegean Cargo Sailing's voyage and we applaud their efforts to spread the word of a sustainable, blue economy.

The 11th edition of our beloved Aegean Film Festival will take place in Spetses on July 7 - 17, 2022 and will include a variety of films & documentaries, social events, and the Echoes Program.

Echoes is an international summit where filmmakers, scientists, and environmentalists come together. It consists of documentary screenings, Q&A’s, panel-talks, presentations, workshops and the Rescript the Future Competition. By bringing knowledge, people and resources in the same location, the goal is to fast-track environmental projects and amplify awareness about ways to make a positive impact.

We had the honor of supporting the Echoes Program during last year’s Aegean Film Festival in Paros and we’re so glad to see it progress!

Nosilia, along with its regular activities on free medical treatment at home and health services to patients with chronic diseases and elderly people with mobility and socio-economic problems, has initiated a series of webinars on Palliative care and nursing home care.

The goal of the webinars is to provide access to information to health professionals, patients and their caregivers regarding palliative & home healthcare and highlight the value of such services for them, the State, and our society. The 2nd webinar will take place on Wed, 22 June 2022 and you can attend it online.

To read more about the event and find the links to join, please click here.

Arts in health is proved to have profound positive effects to those who suffer from serious illnesses, such as cancer. Dimitra Ermeidou & Dimitra Tsiaouskoglou are introducing this innovative field to Greeks through Eyes of Light and are envisioning a society in which these people find strength and joy through art.

We’re more than happy to contribute to the realization of their 2022-2023 program that includes therapeutic photography workshops, participatory art projects that connect patients and artists, museum tours and activities to bring patients in contact with art, exhibitions and awareness campaigns.

We're delighted to announce the continuation of our support to Ecogenia for their civic-service pilot programs in Dorida & Chania.

The Dorida Eco-tourism & Trail Building project is currently in progress. After completing two weeks of training, the service cohorts are now ready to spend the next two months building trails to foster ecotourism in the area.

We wish Ecogenia much success in their initial efforts to promote sustainability through civic engagement and to provide employment opportunities for young people in Greece!

Mathaino Diatrofi, in the context of its Family Event at Oasis Activity Farm Park on May 7 2022, presented its new book "The Story of a Family". The book's authors Olga Kounari & Kalli Polemi (founders of Mathaino Diatrofi) portray in a humorous and educative manner the daily 'battle' around a family table.

The book is addressed to children aged 4-9 years, parents & teachers. It deals with the issue of selective eating and gives clear guidelines for the proper nutritional education of children in order to enhance their familiarity with the Mediterranean diet while protecting their relationship with food.

The proceeds from its sale support the organization. For purchase and more information, you can contact Mathaino Diatrofi via email at mathaino.diatrofi@gmail.com.

On the occasion of the European Day of Solidarity between Generations, Antama and the Hellenic Children's Museum are inviting adults of 65+ years old to become interpreters for one day! Focusing on the axis "Strengthening social cohesion through education", the participants will have the opportunity to live the experience of interpretation at the Museum, interact with children and exhibits and see in practice how museums transform the world.

The event will take place at the Children's Museum of Athens on Wed 18 May from 17:00 to 20:00, as part of the International Museum Day 2022 with the theme "The Power of Museums". You can read more about this excellent initiative here.

On Thu 3 March, the French Institute organized the "Towards a European Mandate of Active Citizen in Greece" event, in collaboration with the French Associations Le Collectif pour un Service Civique Européen & Unis-Cité and the Greek organization Ecogenia, under the auspices of the Embassy of France in Greece.

90 young Greeks answered the call to participate in a consultation workshop on the transformational potential of civic service for youth and society as a whole. They shared ideas, concerns and best practices that exist across the EU for how a paid civic service term could catalyze active citizenship and offer opportunities and prospects to youth to pursue fulfilling experiences - and even better career prospects - while contributing to a sustainable and climate-safe future.

Check out the highlight video from the special event that showcases the impact of civic service and the potential for a national program here in Greece.

Higgs, together with HumanRights360 and InCommOn, is running the Green Ideas Greece for the third year in a row. The competition is organized in the context of the Balkan Green Ideas, a project of the Balkan Green Foundation. It aims to stimulate and encourage innovation for green ideas while engaging local communities to generate green initiatives that utilize local resources & community-based markets.

The local competition will take place in June 2022 and the application process will be open up to the 9th of May. Higgs has also organized Info days on the 11th & 12th of April to answer any questions that candidates may have. To see more about the contest, you can check the link here.

Fashion Revolution Greece is joining forces with the Athens University of Economics and Business to inaugurate the first sustainable fashion school in Greece. The Fashion Revolution Summer School (FRSS) aims to provide experiential learning within and related to the fashion industry and the geographical appreciation of Greece’s landscape, cultural heritage, craftsmanship, and sustainability resources.

The program appeals to graduate students and industry professionals from all over the world who want to acquire the novel skillset and tools of sustainable and circular fashion while accessing critical research and networks necessary to thrive as fashion revolutionaries.  

The applications are open up to the 15th of May. To read more about the program, check out this link.