Our News - 2022
State of the Union: Transforming challenges into EU opportunities
Youthmakers Hub & Ecogenia in collaboration with the Career Office of the University of Piraeus co-organised an interactive workshop with the subject: “State of the Union: Transforming challenges into EU Opportunities” in the context of Erasmus + nEU Citizenship programme, funded by the National Agency of Greece (Grant Agreement 2021-2-EL02-KA154-YOU-000038235).
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20/12/2022
Digital Litreracy for Seniors (DLFS) Recognition as a Good Practice
In November 2022, the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation evaluated the European Solidarity Corps Program entitled “Digital Literacy for Seniors (DLFS)” by 91/100 points and recognized it as a “Good Practice.”
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12/12/2022
Our co-founder as a spark speaker at the Youth at Work Partnership TCP Forum Greece 2022 in Ioannina, Greece
Our co-founder, Konstantinos Maragkos, was invited as one of the spark speakers for the Youth at Work Partnership Towards Collaborative Practice (TCP) Forum in Ioannina with the theme “Digital and Social Innovation for Social Inclusion.” Established in January 2018, the Youth@Work Partnership on Youth Employability and Entrepreneurship is an institutional alliance of 11 Erasmus+ National Agencies (NAs) and 4 SALTO-YOUTH Resource Centres (SALTOs).
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05-09/12/2022
Participation at Event
YMH Eurodesk Multiplier: Activities 2022!
For 2022, Youthmakers Hub has been one of the 14 Eurodesk Multipliers in Greece, participating in several events organized from Eurodesk in Brussels and Eurodesk in Greece by the National Agency for Youth. Moreover, Youthmakers Hub organized several events in the Time to Move Campaign 2022 from September to November 2022. Let’s have a look at what happened in 2022!
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05/12/2022
Eurodesk Multiplier
YMH goes back to school!
Youthmakers Hub has been invited to the 10th Secondary School of Kallithea to inform students about EU opportunities. The co-founder and Program Coordinator of YMH, Marilena Maragkou, explained to students how they could apply for Erasmus+ opportunities and other EU projects. In particular, they became acquainted with Erasmus+ Youth Exchanges, DiscoverEU, European Youth Portal, and the SALTO platform.
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30/11/2022
Time to Move Campaign Event
Eurodesk Multiplier
Climathon in Chania, Crete!
From the 26th to 27th of November 2022, the two-day “Climathon Chania 2022”, under the Erasmus+ project “nEU Citizenship,” took place in Chania, Crete. This Climathon was the fourth out of seven events under the KA1 Erasmus+ program, co-funded by the Erasmus+ of the European Union and the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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28/11/2022
Hackathon
nEU Citizenship
EUth Voices Meeting in Turin
From 21 to 25 November 2022 the preparatory meeting of the Erasmus + project EUth Voices for Social Change took place in Turin, Italy. More specifically, trainers and professionals from Fundacion Farrah, Youthmaker Hub and Microkosmos took part in this transnational training aiming to exchange good practices between the partners and to develop the frame of reference within which to progress. Microkosmos, as the hosting organization, was responsible for the implementation of the five-day meeting between the partners.
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21-25/11/2022
Preparatory Physical Meeting
EUth Voices for Social Change
YMH at the INEDIVIM workshop for Erasmus Priorities
On the 14th of November, Youthmakers Hub participated in the Networking Workshop organized by INEDIVIM at Myrtillo Cafe. The workshop was focused on the four Erasmus + priorities.
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15/11/2022
Physical Networking Workshop
Marilena at OpenTV!
On the 10th of November, the co-founder and Program Coordinator of YMH, Marilena Maragkou, gave an interview about “WE AfriHug” to Open TV and specifically to the TV program “Emeis” (“We”). In particular, she described the initial steps, the aim, and the main objectives of the educational project “WE AfriHug.” Marilena Maragkou elaborated on the visits to African universities, schools, and CSOs, expressing her willingness to make “WE AfriHug” more sustainable in a way that empowers local communities in collaboration with the locals.
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10/11/2022
Interview
WE AfriHug
YMH at the Eurodesk Multipliers Event in Athens!
On the 7th of November, Youthmakers Hub participated in the Eurodesk Multiplier Network National Meeting organised by Eurodesk Greece and INEDIVIM at Impact Hub Athens.
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08/11/2022
Eurodesk Multiplier Network National Meeting
Eurodesk
AfriConEU Brokerage Event
On the 2nd and 3rd of November, the AfriConEU project held its first event of the AfriConEU Transcontinental Partnership programme – the International AfriConEU Brokerage Event – in Bologna, Italy with parallel events in Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda, gathering more than 160 investors, startup entrepreneurs, DIH teams, African-European diaspora communities, among others support network participants.
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08/11/2022
Physical Event
AfriConEU
The use of digital tools in civic engagement
From the 19th to 20th of October 2022, Youthmakers Hub, in partnership with Ecogenia, implemented the two-day training seminar “Using digital tools for civic engagement” under the Erasmus+project “nEU Citizenship” in Athens, Greece. This training seminar was the third out of seven events under the KA1 Erasmus+ program, co-funded by the Erasmus+ of the European Union and the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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19-20/10/2022
Kick-off Meeting of the Erasmus + project EUth Voices for Social Change
Youthmakers Hub participated in the kick-off of the Erasmus+ project “EUth Voices for Social Change”. The consortium members of the project Fundación Farrah, Youthmakers Hub, and Microkosmos met online on the 7th of October 2022 to discuss the project’s plan, milestones, and expectations.
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07/10/2022
It’s reflection time in Chania!
On the 26th of September, Youthmakers Hub hosted “It’s reflection time!” an in-person workshop exploring how reflective practices could be integrated into everyday life. The activity occurred in a contemporary, innovative space in the Kotsanas Ancient Greek Technology Museum Heraklion, Crete.
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26/09/2022
nEU Citizenship goes to Chania!
From the 19th to 23rd of September 2022, the Erasmus+project “nEU Citizenship” took place in Chania, Crete, Greece. This physical training was the second out of seven events under the KA1 Erasmus+ program, co-funded by the Erasmus+ of the European Union and the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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25/09/2022
Physical Event
nEU Citizenship
Animation Videos Campaign
In August, a two-video campaign was completed in the “Be Gr-In!” project to raise awareness and sensitize the audience about sustainable and green practices. This was the last initiative of the project, which took place under the European Solidarity Corps Program entitled “Be Gr-In!”, which is being co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps of the European Union and the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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01/09/2022
Video Campaign
Be Gr-In!
Call2Act: A Hackathon for Project Managers
On the 27th and 28th of August 2022, the digital event «Call2Act: A Hackathon for project managers» was held on the Zoom platform. The event was organized under the programme Project Managers Academy which is co-financed by the European Solidarity Corps of the European Union and the Lifelong Learning Foundation in Greece (INEDIVIM. This was the fourth and last activity of this project.
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29/08/2022
Hackathon
Project Managers Academy
Green Corners in Athens!
In August 2022, the “Greener Corners” campaign was launched on Youthmakers Hub Social Media. This campaign aimed to provide the audience with tips for coming closer to nature and bringing nature closer to them. This initiative took place under the European Solidarity Corps Program entitled “Be Gr-In!”, which is being co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps of the European Union and the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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01/08/2022
Video
Be Gr-In!
Online Campaign, #IAmHealthyAreYou?
On 23rd July 2022, a motivational social media campaign took place on Youthmakers Hub’s Instagram account. This action was a part of the European Solidarity Corps Program entitled “Digitally Present, Physically Active” which is being co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps of the European Union and the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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23/07/2022
Social Media Campaign
Digitally Present, Physically Active
Youthmakers Hub at the 4th Erasmus+ International Staff week
The University of Piraeus organized the 4th Erasmus+ International Staff Week in Piraeus on the 18th – 22nd of July 2022. Participants from African, Asian, and European countries like Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Tunisia, Algeria, Albania, Armenia, the Republic of Moldova, Portugal, Romania, Morocco, and Germany attended the event. The event lasted five days and included 34 speakers and 200 participants, including university students, professors, and administrative staff. Youthmakers Hub was invited to present its organization, projects, and services.
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20/07/2022
Participation at Event
Africa in Greece, Dissemination Event
On the 17th of July 2022, the Dissemination event of the project Africa in Greece took place at Youthmakers Hub in Athens. This event is the fourth activity and the last one under the European Solidarity Corps Program entitled “Africa in Greece,” which is being co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps of the European Union and the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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17/07/2022
Dissemination Event
Africa in Greece
Youthmakers Hub invited to the 3rd APRM Youth Symposium in Uganda
Marilena Maragkou, Co-founder & Program Coordinator of Youthmakers Hub and Education Expert of the AU-EU Youth Cooperation was invited as a speaker at the 3rd APRM Youth Symposium organized by the Government of Uganda in collaboration with the APRM Secretariat, AUC Youth Division, International Organization for Migration, Youth for Tax Justice Network, on 4th – 9th July 2022 at the Speke Resort Muynyono in Kampala, Uganda. The theme of the Symposium was AU@20: Repositioning the Youth Agenda for a Transformative Continent. She presented the project WE AfriHug as an innovative education project during the AUC/UNICEF Session: Transforming Education in Africa Youth Consultation /Pitch-to-Youth.
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10/07/2022
Participation at Event
Digital Literacy For Seniors, Survey & Infographic
In May 2022, the Digital Literacy for Seniors team members ran a survey of anonymous questionnaires among the participants. This was the last action taking place under the European Solidarity Corps Program entitled “Digital Literacy for Seniors” (DLFS), which is being co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps of the European Union and the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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01/06/2022
Survey
Digital literacy for Seniors
Let’s move!
In June 2022, the “Let’s move!” campaign was launched on Youthmakers Hub Social Media. This initiative is the fourth out of five events under the European Solidarity Corps Program entitled “Digitally Present, Physically Active”, which is being co-funded by theEuropean Solidarity Corps of the European Union and theYouth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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06/2022
Social Media Campaign
Digitally Present, Physically Active
YMH as Communication partner at the first accessible exhibition in Greece!Let’s move!
Youthmakers Hub has participated as a Communication Partner in the exhibition “Η Πορεία της Γραμμής”, where pieces of engraving art created by Panagiotis Pristouris, have been shown to the public. The exhibition was organized by My Artist and co-organized by the Epigraphic Museum, and it was the first fully accessible art exhibition in Athens.
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24/06/2022
Event
How to write an ESC project
On the 24th of June 2022, the training seminar entitled ”How to write an ESC project” took place on the Zoom platform. The event was organized under the programme Project Managers Academy which is co-financed by the European Solidarity Corps of the European Union and the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation in Greece.
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24/06/2022
Training
Project Managers Academy
YMH team meets the new generation of Tourism Entrepreneurs!
Youthmakers Hub has been invited as a Jury Committee to evaluate students’ presentations at the University of Piraeus. Dr. Sofia Mastrokoukou has organized a hackathon in the framework of the course “Tourism Entrepreneurship” of the Department of Tourism Studies.
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15/06/2022
Event
Let’s talk about Climate Change!
On the 7th of June 2022, the training seminar entitled ”Let’s talk about climate change!” took place on the Zoom platform. The event was organized under the programme Be Gr-In which is co-financed by the European Solidarity Corps of the European Union and theYouth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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07/06/2022
Seminar
Be Gr-In!
Youthmakers Hub at First Lego League Discover & Explore Piraeus
On the 28th of May, 2022, the Youthmakers Hub participated in the First Lego League Discover and Explore Piraeus under the umbrella of Piraeus Sea Days 2022,. Through the event the young participants dived into the secrets of Robotic Science, exploring and discovering new ways to present their ideas.
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28/05/2022
Event
How to be a more Inclusive Project Manager
On the 26th & 27th of May 2022, the digital training seminar “How to be a more Inclusive Project Manager” took place on Zoom Platform. This initiative is the second out of four events under the European Solidarity Corps Program entitled “Project Managers Academy”, which is being co-funded by theEuropean Solidarity Corps of the European Union and theYouth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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26-27/05/2022
Seminar
Project Managers Academy
How can our world be more sustainable?
On the 19th & 20th of May 2022, the webinar entitled “How can our world be more sustainable?” was held live on Zoom Platform. This digital training is the second of four events under the European Solidarity Corps entitled “Be Gr-In!”, which is being co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps of the European Union and the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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19-20/05/2022
Seminar
Be Gr-In!
nEU Citizenship
From the 9th to the 13th of May 2022, the Erasmus+ project nEU Citizenship took place in Dorida, Greece. This physical training is the first out of seven events under the titular KA1 Erasmus+program,which is being co-funded by the Erasmus+ of the European Union and the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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09-13/05/2022
Seminar
nEU Citizenship
Let’s talk about health!
On the 11th of May 2022, the training seminar entitled “Let’s talk about health!” was held live on Zoom Platform and broadcasted simultaneously on Facebook. This digital training is the second of four events under the European Solidarity Corps program entitled “Digitally Present, Physically Active”, which is being co-funded by theEuropean Solidarity Corps of the European Union and theYouth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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11/05/2022
Pitching & Communication
On the 6th of May 2022, the training seminar entitled “Pitching & Communication” was held live on Zoom Platform. This digital training is the third of four events under the European Solidarity Corps program entitled “Africa in Greece”, which is being co-funded by theEuropean Solidarity Corps of the European Union and theYouth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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06/05/2022
Seminar
Africa in Greece
Nutrition & Exercise Tips
In April 2022, the “Nutrition & Exercise Tips”campaign was launched on Youthmakers Hub Social Media. This initiative is the first out of five events under the European Solidarity Corps Program entitled “Digitally Present, Physically Active”, which is being co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps of the European Union and theYouth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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04/2022
Social Media Campaign
Digitally Present, Physically Active
Tips for Sustainability
In April 2022, the “Tips for Sustainability”campaign was launched on Youthmakers Hub Social Media. This initiative is the first out of four events under the European Solidarity Corps Program entitled “Be Gr-In!”, which is being co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps of the European Union and theYouth and Lifelong LearningFoundation (INEDIVIM).
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04/2022
Social Media Campaign
Be Gr-In!
Question the Nutritionist!
On the 29th of April 2022, the “Question the Nutritionist!” was held live on Instagram. This online discussion is the second of four events under the European Solidarity Corps program entitled “Digitally Present,Physically Active”, which is being co-funded by the EuropeanSolidarity Corps of the European Union and the Youth andLifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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29/04/2022
Project Management: Introduction & Tips
On the 11th & 12th of April 2022, the training seminar “Project Management: Introduction & Tips” was held live on the Zoom Platform. This training seminar is the first of four events under the European Solidarity Corps entitled “Project Managers Academy” which is being co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps of the European Union and the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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11-12/04/2022
Seminar
Project Managers Academy
Project Management & Entrepreneurship Skills
On the 6th and 7th of April 2022, the training seminar “Project Management & Entrepreneurship Skills” was held live on the Zoom Platform. This training seminar is the second of four events under the European Solidarity Corps program entitled “Africa in Greece” which is being co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps of the European Union and the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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06-07/04/2022
Seminar
Africa in Greece
Social Media & Internet in the Practice
On the 1st of April 2022, the workshop “Social Media & Internet in the Practice” was held live on the Zoom Platform. This training seminar is the fourth of five events under the European Solidarity Corps program entitled “Digital Literacy for Seniors” which is being co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps of the European Union and the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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01/04/2022
Seminar
Digital Literacy For Seniors
Marilena at Athens Calling Radio Show at ERT!
On the 27th of March 2022, Marilena Maragkou was invited to the radio show program “Athens Calling” which is broadcasted by the First Program, Periklis Vasilopoulos. She had the opportunity to talk about the project WE AfriHug, the challenges and opportunities in the Africa continent and also the impact of the project on the local communities.
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27/03/2022
Interview
WE AfriHug
Post Co(vi)ding Academy Recognition as a Good Practice
In March 2022 the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation evaluated the European Solidarity Corps Program entitled “Post Co(vi)dingAcademy” by 93/100 points and recognized it as a “Good Practice”.
According to the report “Post Co(vi)ding Academy” initiative was implemented by Youthmakers Hub with success. Indeed, the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation certified the correspondence of the program to its proposed action plan. What is more, participants’ evaluation data also confirmed the positive effect of the program and their gained skills and knowledge. The praise was given to the intra-organizational distribution and supervision of each team member’s responsibilities for offering high-quality results and coping with contingencies. Additionally, the dissemination of the project’s context and results was considered to be remarkable. At last, the overall appraisal of the project is summed up by its recognition as a “Good Practice”.
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03/2022
EU for Youth
In March 2022, the EU for Youth campaign was launched on Youthmakers Hub Social Media. This initiative is the first out of four events under the European Solidarity Corps Program entitled “Africa in Greece” , which is being co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps of the European Union and theYouth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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03/2022
Social Media Campaign
Africa in Greece
Learning the Social Media
On 17th of March 2022, the online training seminar “Learning the Social Media” took place through the Zoom platform. This training was the first of the European Solidarity Corps program entitled “Digital Literacy for Seniors” which is being co-funded by the European Solidarity Corps of the European Union and the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).
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17/03/2022
Seminar
Digital Literacy For Seniors
