Follow Up Cyprus

Participants from Cyprus were from the Lyceum of Agios Antonios (3 participants) and from C TESEK (2 participants) in Limassol and from Lyceum of Apostolos Loukas Kolossiou. Follow up activity was done in the dissemination meeting of the NGO ACPELIA on August 18, 2024, in the Multicultural Center at Pissouri village. More follow upactivities will be done in the schools at September 2025. https://www.acpelia.org/post/dissemination-event-sunday-18-of-august-2024-pissouri-multicultural-center-limassol 

The follow up activity was done in Pissouri on May 19, 2024, at the yearly meeting of our members and formally at the beginning of our year. Boghos Avetikian and Nikolas Nikolaou represent the project as its leaders (in the event there were also 4 participants of the YE explaining their experience from their participation in the project). In the activity, there were more than 20 members of our NGO and also representatives of local authorities from Pissouri Council.   

Links for online dissemination of ACPELIA

Links in social media of the participants

Evaluation Paragraphs from Participants 

Marilena Irodotou: The Erasmus+ program "KA152 GREPLA-PLA" in Patra was truly an unforgettable experience. The friendships formed among students from the six participating countries that is Cyprus, Greece, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria and Portugal. In this program we lived in opposite scenes which was very special as I am not lucky enough to have any similar opportunities and it also took me out of my safety zone and I also came even closer to nature which was the goal of the program. In the program that took place in Patras, we have done incredible activities in the beginning to get to know the other members of the program and then we did various projects on sustainable methods of cooking which we also applied in the evenings when each country cooked its traditional foods for the other countries to try. Furthermore, i learned a lot about other cultures and different lifestyles. We had daily activities that brought us more closer to the nuture. If they give me the chance again and I would definitely go to a similar program, I can say it was one of the best weeks of my life. I met new wonderful people, their cultures and of course I got closer to nature and ecology.I will be forever grateful for the opportunity given to me.

Gavriil Panou: Through the Erasmus+ program, I had the opportunity to participate in a project that taught me many new things, both academically and personally. During this experience, I developed skills related to collaboration, communication, and understanding different cultures. At the same time, I created friendships with people from various countries, with whom we shared unforgettable moments and built bonds that will last over time. Erasmus was an experience that broadened my horizons and made me feel more like a citizen of the world.

Anastasia Vardikidou: Participating in the GREENPLA-PLA Erasmus+ project 29/06-07/07 was an enriching experience that profoundly impacted me positively. I felt inspired by the collective passion for sustainability and environmental protection shared by participants from diverse backgrounds. The collaborative activities and discussions broadened my perspective on global ecological issues and taught me the importance of community-driven solutions. I learned practical skills in environmental conservation and gained a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of our global ecosystem. Plus, I met new people and learned a lot about different cultures. To add on, I had so much fun, and it was an unforgettable experience. Overall, this project strengthened my commitment to advocating for and practicing sustainable living, and it taught me so many things about new cultures.

Myria Ktoridou: I am very grateful that i decided to join the erasmus + program "GREPLA-PLA" in Patra. It was an unforgettable experience and i would definitely recommend it to every teenager. We had such a lovely time and lots of fun with other fellow teenagers from other countries. We also had the chance to get to know their culture, their lifestyle and their traditions. The daily activities really helped us to socialize wich is a very important skill. It really broadened my horizons and i would definitely do it all over again.

Freideriki Evagorou: Through the erasmus+ programme, I had the opportunity to participate in a project that took place in Patra. I can clearly say that it was an unforgettable experience which gave me the chance to learn about other cultures as there were teenagers from other countries as well. The strong bond between us was built by doing many incredible activities about nature. Also, it made us come closer by sharing different opinions on various subjects, and believe me, it was a lot of fun. During this program, I improved my communication skills, I learnt about different cultures, how to make friends from other countries, and a lot more. Erasmus was an experience that broadened my horizons, and as a person who really likes learning more and more things every time possible, I would definitely join in more erasmus programmes.

Chrisa Theologou: I will be forever grateful for the opportunity given to me to participate in the Erasmus+ program, "GREPLA-PLA" in Patra-Greece. It was an undeniably unforgettable experience, quite possibly the most exciting week of my life so far. Incredible people and fellow teenagers with similar interests, leading to profound friendships. Different lifestyles and cultures were explored, contributing to a significant learning experience. Successfully achieving its goal, the program educated us being more environmentally friendly and respect the environment. Enduring friendships were formed among students from the six participating countries (Cyprus, Greece,Portugal, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia), even across distances. If given the chance, I would turn back time to relive this special experience with the same amazing people.

Aimilia Drousiotou: This was my fourth Erasmus+ project ("KA152 GREPLA-PLA" in Patra)and I would say that is was the best one yet! I really enjoyed the activities and for sure it was one of the best experiences that I had in my life. This project taught me a lot. I even learned new things about myself too. To add on, I met the kindest people from different countries with whom for sure I will keep contact in the future. Also, this project informed me more about the environment and many more information that for sure I am going to need in the future. I feel so blessed to have taken part in a project this meaningful and I would do it all over again!

Farmakidou Aikaterini (leader): The Youth Exchange program "GREEN PLAN TO PLANT" (GREPLA-PLA) was very encouraging to me. It has been an unforgettable trip, with many great memories. The group work activities helped the members improve their teamwork skills and collaboration. People from many cultural backgrounds came together in a beautiful natural setting. Both the leaders and the participants engaged with people from six different countries who had varied linguistic backgrounds and competencies. As a leader, the GREPLA-PLA Youth Exchange helped me improve my social skills and empathy, think outside the box, share my ideas and feelings, listen to other people's opinions, try new dishes, and make new friends. Overall, Acpelia provided me with a rare opportunity to widen my horizons and meet people with diverse personalities, perspectives, and cultures.

Michalis Chatzimarkou: The Erasmus program ("KA152 GREPLA-PLA" in Patra) that was on 29/06 - 07/07 was amazing. We did many activities and many ice-breaking activities to get to know each other better and it was really fantastic. I liked more the nights, every night each country made its own food and then we danced the whole night. In the end, I met several people with whom I still keep in touch today. it was an unforgettable experience

Boghos Avetikian (Leader): I am eternally grateful for being able to take part in the youth exchange KA152 GREPLA-PLA in Patra. It is a joy to not only spend so much time around youth with so much potential, but to be able to guide them, teach them and learn from them is an exciting opportunity that I rarely get. My time in all the activities were fruitful ones, whether they were focused on creativity, the carbon footprint or practical activities wether its cleaning the beach or planting trees. My horizons were broadened, I learned perspectives I previously had not thought of. An unforgettable experience which i would love to repeat!

Valeri Serafimov: The Erasmus program ("KA152 GREPLA-PLA" in Patra) that took place from June 28th to July 7th was incredible. We did some pleasant activities to get to know each other, including traditional games of each country, we were full with joy! The nights were so different, each country presenting their own food and lets be honest -Serbia won that contest. Of course the best at dances were Greece and Cyprus. At the end, we met so much interesting personalities, my personal favourite were the Serbs. We had great conversations and we shared some different Perspective of views to this world. I hope i'll have a chance to be in a similar activity in the future

Charalampos Nikolaou: I like Erasmus programs and I took part in more than 5 erasmus till now. This was my sixth Erasmus+ project ("KA152 GREPLA-PLA" in Patra) and I would say that is was the best one yet! We worked in a lot of activities and we worked in different kinds of teams (as National teams doing work for our NGO and also preparing food and activities for our intercultural evening). I really enjoyed the activities and for sure it was one of the best experiences that I had in my life. Also, activities in this project were amazing and we learned more about environment and sustainable methods that we can use in our daily life. 


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