EKO is happy to announce that one more amazing youth exchange has been completed successfully. The project “ECOMOTIONS” united 36 participants from Spain, Greece, and Poland. It was organised by the Greek organisation EKO GREECE, and took place in Velvento,Kozani,Greece from 20 to 29 July 2025. 

Aims & Objectives of the project 

This youth exchange empowered participants to develop personally, emotionally, and socially, helping them navigate the challenges of adulthood and become engaged, empathetic citizens and volunteers. Through interactive and collaborative activities, participants learned how to build strong relationships, strengthen their emotional intelligence, and foster a deeper sense of civic responsibility.

The project also placed a strong emphasis on environmental awareness and sustainability. Participants took part in hands-on activities promoting green practices, upcycling, and eco-conscious living, encouraging them to adopt sustainable habits in their daily lives and communities.

Moreover, the project aimed to enhance participants’ digital, language, and civic skills by promoting intercultural exchange and democratic participation. Through the creative use of digital tools, participants collaborated across cultures, shared their perspectives, and learned how to effectively communicate and take action on important social and environmental issues.

More specifically, the project aims to:

-Promote intercultural understanding and active citizenship by engaging young people in sharing cultural narratives that challenge stereotypes, xenophobia, and nationalism, and motivate them to take an active role in addressing societal issues like democracy and climate change.

-Develop communication skills and combat social isolation by encouraging personal interactions that help participants overcome social isolation exacerbated by digitalisation, fostering meaningful exchange and cooperation.

-Promote environmental awareness and digital literacy by providing a space for discussions on climate change and sustainability, while equipping participants with digital skills for storytelling, advocacy, and civic participation.

Workshops & Activities of the project 

This youth exchange supported the personal growth and emotional development of participants, equipping them with the tools to navigate adulthood, build meaningful relationships, and become active, empathetic citizens and volunteers. Through engaging and collaborative experiences, young people strengthened their emotional intelligence and explored the values that connect us across cultures.

The project also focused on promoting environmental awareness and sustainability. Participants took part in hands-on activities centered on green practices, upcycling, and eco-conscious living, gaining practical insights into how small daily choices can contribute to larger environmental goals.

In addition, the exchange enhanced participants’ digital, language, and civic skills by encouraging intercultural dialogue, democratic engagement, and the use of digital tools for learning and cooperation. These experiences empowered young people to connect, communicate, and take action on issues that matter.

As the project concluded, participants emerged more confident in their ability to lead, more aware of their role in shaping sustainable communities, and more committed to building an inclusive, environmentally conscious, and digitally connected future.

It is an amazing opportunity and a great experience for EKO’s team!

Anna, Dimitris, Triantafyllia, Kyriakos, Evdoxia, Konstantinos, Euanthia, Aineias, Thomai, Ntinos, Emmanouela and Konstantina were the amazing Greek team members whom we want to thank for all their contributions and collaboration throughout the project!

As EKO, we are very grateful for that amazing opportunity given to the Greek team. We thank our Polish partner KOMENDA GŁÓWNA OCHOTNICZYCH HUFCÓW PRACY for trusting and allowing us to organise this impactful project!

Thank you – Ευχαριστούμε – Dziękuję!