Can you introduce yourself and tell us why you participated in the Empower YOUth project?

I am 24 years old; I study occupational therapy and I am in my 3rd year of studies. I signed up because I am concerned about some issues that the youth are experiencing. I want to find solutions; I want to try for something better and I believe a lot in the power of the team. All of us who have been here can change many things!

What will you keep with you from the Empower YOUth experience?

New ideas, new acquaintances, – which is very important to me -, a lot of energy, optimism and faith!

What was the highlight for you during the project?

The best part of the program was the activity during which we had to create videos using the stop-motion technique. The purpose was to make our own video on a social issue that concerns us. So, we worked with the whole team and the result was excellent!

Would you like to share anything else with us?

Coming here, I was thinking, if all that is troubling us is just in theory or if something can be done in practice. Through this training and the overall experience gained, I feel that now I have the tools and knowledge to implement some of my ideas, and not just be left with thoughts and concerns. I would like to be an efficient occupational therapist and be able to help people have a good quality of life.

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The project “Empower YOUth” is implemented within the framework of the Active citizens fund by SolidarityNow in partnership with Norwegian NGO NorSensus Mediaforum.

The Active citizens fund in Greece is supported through a € 13.5 m grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway as part of the EEA Grants 2014 – 2021. The programme aims to develop the sustainability and capacity of the civil society sector in Greece, and to strengthen its role in promoting and safeguarding democratic procedures, active citizenship and human rights. The Fund Operator for the Active citizens fund in Greece is Bodossaki Foundation in consortium with SolidarityNow.