This year, as Greek communities around the world commemorate the famous “OXI” Day on October 28th, Ecogenia invites Greeks to once again unite their voices in saying oxi/no to the challenges they face today – no to climate change, no to unemployment, no to brain-drain.
Echoing the spirit of resilience that the nation has showcased historically and with the objective of highlighting the solutions rather than the problems, we reverse the narrative by turning Oxi into a loud and bold YES! Yes to climate action, Yes to employment opportunities for all, Yes to elevating Greece’s eager talent. And most importantly, YES to civic engagement as a catalyst for mobilizing young Greeks to achieve these goals.
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All of our service year programming will address pressing community needs related to sustainable development.
We are currently developing our pilot programs for 2021-2024 to test this proven service-year model from abroad and apply it in the Greek context.
When asked “what is your background?” my answer layers “raised in the United States,” “Greek by nationality,” and “educated in the French system.” This being of many places is something
Rethinking Greece’s core industry through civic service For young people living in Greece, including my 21 year old self, the scarcity of work opportunities leads many either to unemployment, or
As Ecogenia’s first Program Development Manager, I’m excited about the possibilities the program can bring to my hometown, Chania, and Greece as a whole. As I embark on this journey,
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Ecogenia is the first NGO in Greece that promotes sustainability through civic engagement, training and employment opportunities for young people. Through a service year model, Ecogenia connects Greek youth with organisations dedicated to creating sustainable solutions to environmental and societal challenges.
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