Balkan Stage 1

1. “Synathina” = God helps
those who help themselves.
Q1
Can we create a
relationship of real trust
between a public body
and active residents?

2. CHANGE THE LANGUAGE
Athens 2008: a civic reaction to
abandonment
Q2
Can we look at the city with a
different attitude? wake up our
active selves and abandon our
passive side?

3. LOOK CLOSELY: GREEK STYLE HOUSEKEEPING
Q3
Has the city become an extension of
ourselves?
• Voluntarism?
• Activism?
• age group 25-35
•no cost
• bypassing bureaucracy and time-consuming
regulations

4. The Municipality gives public step
Reversing the idea of volunteerism:
it’s the municipality that supports the
community groups. Not the other way
round

5. Give voice
(a) calendar

6. (b) radio show

7. 8 categories
Solidarity
Creativity
Look of the City
Networking
Education
Children
Environment
Culture

8. Collecting activities – Create a map
of solutions

9. (c) A shelter - kiosk that
hosts good practices

10. Future networks

11. Municipalities should support but
also inspire

12. ΤΗΑΝΚ ΥΟU!