List of Projects - Active Citizens Fund

Ask an economist

Relative Call: Increased citizen participation in civic activities

Project Duration: 6 months

A widespread problem observable internationally and especially in countries with complex market structures is economic illiteracy. Anyone who does not have the basic and necessary knowledge in order to make prudent decisions on issues of borrowing, savings, retirement plans, investment, personal budgeting, etc. is considered to be economically illiterate....

Point of Actions Patras

Project Promoter: TEDxPatras

Relative Call: Increased citizen participation in civic activities

Project Duration: 6 months

The project “Point of Actions Patras” aims to collect the active groups of citizens of Western Greece who act on improving the quality of life in the city of Patras, to raise citizens’ awareness and to develop an active participation of civic engagement in important initiatives while also strengthening...

Cultural Diplomacy Youth Forum – Agora

Project Promoter: Hellenic Institute of Cultural Diplomacy

Relative Call: Increased citizen participation in civic activities

Project Duration: 6 months

The initiative under the name “Cultural Diplomacy Youth Forum – AGORA” will be the starting point of the participation of the young people with concerns in order to establish a new social debate on the Greek cultural identity. By taking part in it, the participants will have the opportunity...

Training in fake news detection and on-line platform development for the submission of opinions for fake news recognition

Project Promoter: O Sporos

Relative Call: Increased citizen participation in civic activities

Project Duration: 6 months

We live an era of massive news and information production, deriving from official or not agencies as well as individuals. Despite the fact that there are several recommendations for information cross-check, it remains extremely difficult, for individuals, to analyse news and information. In this context, this programme has two...

Our Square, our Place

Project Promoter: Messolonghi By Locals

Relative Call: Increased citizen participation in civic activities

Project Duration: 3 months

In the difficult pandemic period of COVID-19, overcrowding in closed spaces endangers public health. For this reason, a large percentage of citizens now choose to spend their free time in open public spaces such as squares. Thus, the value of the square has been redefined as well as its...

DECIDE – Digital citizEnship for ChIlDrEn

Project Promoter: Cyberno

Relative Call: Increased citizen participation in civic activities

Project Duration: 6 months

The project will address the constant threats arising from fake news, cyberbullying, cyber threats and online scams against students and young people who are participating very early on social media. Such threats are an obstacle for the creation of digital citizenship. The students, in order to be capable as...

Walkers on Water: Methodology of translocal cooperation towards urban development driven by citizens’ active participation

Project Promoter: Ohi Pezoume Performing Arts Company

Relative Call: Increased citizen participation in civic activities

Project Duration: 14 months

Citizens and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are detached from decision-making on urban development. The way in which spatial development policies are drawn up and implemented is fragmented, responding to the spatial and managing restrictions of local governance. The culture of participation and inter-municipal cooperation between decision-makers is weak. There...

Empowering citizens to actively participate in environmental matters “Learn – participate – protect the environment”

Project Promoter: iSea – Non for Profit Non-Governmental Organisation for the Preservation of Aquatic Ecosystems

Relative Call: Increased citizen participation in civic activities

Project Duration: 24 months

The climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution are among the most pressing issues of our times and their mitigation is vital for the transitioning of our society and economy into a more sustainable future. According to scientific evidence, the decade leading to 2030 will play a crucial role...

Landscape Public Participation Tools (LPPT)

Project Promoter: Mediterranean Institute for Nature and Anthropos – MedINA

Relative Call: Increased citizen participation in civic activities

Project Duration: 12 months

The European Landscape Convention (ELC), ratified by the Greece in 2010 (Law 3827), defines the landscape as a common good that affects the well-being and quality of life of citizens, who must be officially involved in its design and management. In Greece, to date, there is neither a comprehensive...

Youth REACTION (Youth in REmote areas become ACTive citizens and take actION)

Project Promoter: Iasis NGO

Relative Call: Increased citizen participation in civic activities

Project Duration: 18 months

The rapid development of urbanization, the economic crisis and the increase in social inequalities have created a gap in the social capital of Greece, the aversion of young people to politics and the lack of self-awareness as active citizens. In addition, the difficulty of accessing decision-making centers enhances the...