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ESC Story - Katerina in Poland

ESC (European Solidarity Corps) is a program that gives young people the chance to volunteer abroad. It is a chance to expand your horizons, learn about new cultures, develop various skills, and have an impact on a local community.


Katerina is volunteering in Gdynia (Poland), and her ESC experience has broadened her horizons regarding her future career and her next professional steps. We discuss today how volunteering is a great and unique way to earn valuable skills and open new doors!


Volun'Athens was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation"

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.


ESC Story - Loukas in Sweden

ESC (European Solidarity Corps) is a program that gives young people the chance to volunteer abroad. It is a chance to expand your horizons, learn about new cultures, develop various skills, and have an impact on a local community.


We discuss today with Loukas, volunteer in Angered (Sweden), about what his daily life as a volunteer looks like. His days are full: not only he is working with the kids at the youth center, but also exploring the city and staying active, even when some challenges come along the way.


Volun'Athens was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation"

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.


ESC Story - Dionysis in Spain

ESC (European Solidarity Corps) is a program that gives young people the chance to volunteer abroad. It is a chance to expand your horizons, learn about new cultures, develop various skills, and have an impact on a local community.

On this episode, we meet Dionysis, volunteer in Madrid (Spain). With Margot (one of HYP’s ESC volunteer in Athens) , they discuss the topic of making meaningful and unique connections during the ESC experience, and how to keep them after the project ends.


Volun'Athens was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation"

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.


ESC Story - Filippos in Poland

ESC (European Solidarity Corps) is a program that gives young people the chance to volunteer abroad. It is a chance to expand your horizons, learn about new cultures, develop various skills, and have an impact on a local community.

On today’s episode, Filippos, volunteer in Gdynia (Poland), shares with Margot (one of HYP’s ESC volunteer in Athens) how he takes care of his personal wellbeing and deals with challenges during his ESC project.


Volun'Athens was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation". Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.


Green is easy | ''Vegan Life''

"You are what you eat" is a commonly heard phrase in discussions about nutrition. But could the same phrase be applied to the planet?


In this episode of Green is Easy, we met Elli Stourna, an active member of Vegan Life—a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and spreading the vegan lifestyle in Greece and beyond.

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Green is easy was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation" Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Green is easy: ''Techno Yoga''

In the fourth episode of our podcast Green is Easy, Eleni Mavrou and Stella Angelakopoulou joined us to share how they, along with a friend, managed to organize this unique festival, while also striving to make it a green event.


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Green is easy was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation" . Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.




Green is easy | Solidarity for fashion

In the third episode of Green is Easy we get to meet Niki Andreou who volunteers at Solidarity for Fashion – a group promoting ethical, slow, and sustainable fashion, which operates as part of Hellenic Youth Participation.

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Green is Easy is a European programme of the Hellenic Youth Participation, Go Green (North Macedonia) and Las Ninas De Tul (Spain) co-funded by the European Union to promote green practices. With Green is Easy, sustainability meets simplicity.

It is co-funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Green is easy: ''My eco shop''

The founder of My Eco Shop, Katerina Theologou—our guest on the second episode of Green is Easy—explains that the idea behind the store is to make switching to eco-friendly alternatives for everyday hygiene products simple, enjoyable, and accessible.

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Green is Easy is a European programme of the Hellenic Youth Participation, Go Green (North Macedonia) and Las Ninas De Tul (Spain) co-funded by the European Union to promote green practices. With Green is Easy, sustainability meets simplicity.

It is co-funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Green is Easy: Metabook


In the first episode of our podcast Green is Easy, we had the opportunity to talk with Dimitris Savvopoulos, founder of Metabook, who shared his perspective on the importance of the circular economy with a vision for a world where books are read over and over. Metabook, a Greek platform for buying and selling used books, promotes sustainability by giving books a second life. The discussion revealed many interesting practices we can adopt so we, too, can say that “Green is Easy.”

Green is Easy is a European project of Hellenic Youth Participation, Go Green (North Macedonia) and Las Ninas De Tul (Spain) co-funded by the European Union to promote green practices. With Green is Easy, sustainability meets simplicity.

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Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them


Erasmus+, An Intercultural Experience


Erasmus+ and ESC (European Solidarity Corps) are programs that give young people the chance to volunteer and make experiences abroad. It's a chance to expand your horizons, learn about new cultures, develop various skills and have an impact on a local community. 

For this episode, Silvia and Yara interview Dimitris about his projects in Russia and Germany about informal coaching. 


Volun'Athens was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation"


Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.


ESC, A Volunteering Experience in Italy


ESC (European Solidarity Corps) is a program that gives young people the chance to volunteer abroad. It's a chance to expand your horizons, learn about new cultures, develop various skills and have an impact on a local community.

For this episode, Silvia and Yara interview Maria about her project in Agrigento (Italy) about inclusion and migration. 


Volun'Athens was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation"


Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

The meeting of two continents

Our last Travel Footprints episode of the year, "The meeting of two continents", features Rocio and her trip to Istanbul. She paints a wonderful picture of the city and shares some very useful travel tips, from where to go, to what to eat, and more.


Volun'Athens συγχρηματοδοτείται από την Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση και το Ίδρυμα Νεολαίας και Δια Βίου Μάθησης.

Χρηματοδοτείται από την Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση. Ωστόσο, οι απόψεις και οι γνώμες που εκφράζονται είναι αποκλειστικά του/των συγγραφέα/ων και δεν αντανακλούν κατ' ανάγκη τις απόψεις και τις γνώμες της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης ή του Ευρωπαϊκού Εκτελεστικού Οργανισμού Εκπαίδευσης και Πολιτισμού (EACEA). Ούτε η Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση ούτε ο EACEA μπορούν να θεωρηθούν υπεύθυνοι γι' αυτές.

ESC, A Volunteering Experience: On two wheels

ESC (European Solidarity Corps) is a program that gives young people the chance to volunteer abroad. It is a chance to expand your horizons, learn about new cultures, develop various skills, and have an impact on a local community.

For this episode, Rabab interviews Dimitra about her project in Italy promoting sustainable mobility. As part of a multicultural group, she cycled the coast of Salento for 12 days to show that eco-friendly travel is possible.


Volun'Athens was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation" Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Travel Footprints: Coffee by a Crater

For this episode of Travel Footprints: Minutes of Life Experiences, we interview Rebecca about travelling to Israel. We learn a bit about who she is, her impressions of Israel, and some fun facts about the country.


Volun'Athens was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation"

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

ESC, A Volunteering Experience in Tarragona with Globers

The ESC (European Solidarity Body) is a program that gives young people the opportunity to volunteer abroad. It is an opportunity to broaden your horizons, learn about new cultures, develop different skills and have an impact on a local community.

Today's episode focuses on Melina's program in Tarragona. A month later, she already has so much to share about her time in Spain with the Globers.


Volun'Athens was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation" Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.


Travel Footprints:

In this episode of Travel Footprints: Minutes of Life Experiences, Pablo Serrano tells us about “Riding in the UK”, a cycling trip that took over 100 days and 6.000 kilometers. It was his first bike tour, and he made it across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland by himself.


Volun'Athens was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation"

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Travel Footprints: Backpacking in South East Asia

Today´s episode of Travel Footprints features Sarina, who spent five and a half months backpacking through South-East Asia. We find out what motivated her to embark on this trip through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Malaysia, as well as some of her favourite aspects of the whole experience. We hope this inspires some wanderlust.


Volun'Athens was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation"

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

ESC, A Volunteering Experience: Gardening in Zagreb

ESC (European Solidarity Corps) is a program that gives young people the chance to volunteer abroad. It´s a chance to expand your horizons, learn about new cultures, develop various skills, and have an impact on a local community.

In this episode, we interview Filippo about his experience in Croatia, where he spent two months volunteering with children. He gives us an insight into what it´s like to work in a large multicultural team and what motivated him to do an ESC project.


Volun'Athens was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation" Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Travel Footprint, Episode 2: both sides perspective part3.

Our volunteer Maryna has talked with this episode's guest Lorena Ferraz Cordeiro Gonçalves about her incredible country - Brazil, her approach to travelling, choosing souvenirs, and what all of us should take on the trip. Lorena has also shared many interesting tips about food in Brazil. Don't miss it out!


Volun'Athens was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation"


Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.


Travel Footprint, Episode 2: both sides perspective part2.

We continue our audio journey around the world. And this time Christina Valiullina will tell about her perspectives: travelling in her own country - immense Russia and experience of living abroad (including Albania and Vietnam).  Christina will give recommendations for trips, which kinds of souvenirs are always better to bring, what to try in her home country, and share amazing facts about different places from all over the globe.


Volun'Athens was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation"

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Travel Footprint, Episode 2: both sides perspective part1.

In the past 2 years, we all faced the same problem: limitations of movement. Here in Hellenic Youth Participation, we hope the situation will go back on track soon. 

In the meantime, we would like to warm up the expectation of travelling abroad and inside your own country or even city. Exactly, that's why this episode has received the name "Both sides perspective". It has been divided into three parts, as its 3 international guests will share their views on the topic.

You definitely don't want to miss this fun and useful podcast out!


Volun'Athens was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation"


Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.


ESC, A Volunteering Experience: Germany and Croatia

ESC (European Solidarity Corps) is a voluntary service program of the European Commission. Volunteers from all over the world aim to help where needed, learn new skills, spend time abroad, learn a language, and get unforgettable memories. In this episode, you will meet Katerina, who is currently in Bremen, Germany, and Irini, who has done her project in Vukovar, Croatia. They reflected on the missions of their projects, tasks, teamwork, and their feelings about volunteering.


Volun'Athens was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation"

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

One Voice: Hate Fighters Song

This song is created under the Erasmus plus project "Power to Change" which is implemented by the Hate Fighters Network from Serbia, Hellenic Youth Participation from Greece, Udruga Impress Daruvar from Croatia, IDA Network from Bulgaria, Beyond Borders from Italy, Organisation for Strategic Development in Africa from Ghana, SPPMD from North Macedonia and Circulo Raices Sardas from Argentina.

Young people from Athens and Europe came together in order to create this song. Main goal of the song is to promote the No Hate Speech Movement through international, national and local actions. Additionally, the project aims to strengthen the role of the young people in peace- building activities and combat against hate speech.


Volun'Athens was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation"


Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.


ESC, A Volunteering Experience: Bulgaria

Volunteering with the ERASMUS + program and through the European Union is a life experience that changes you. So let's find out in this podcast the experiences of young people who have done an ESC.


Volun'Athens was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation"

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

Episode 1: Argentina

Travelling the world is a unique and exciting experience, getting to know new cultures and traditions is magical and captivating. Let's discover with this podcast, the life experiences of young travellers who have discovered the world and rediscovered themselves in the world.


Volun'Athens was co-funded by the European Union and the Greek National Agency "Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation"

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.