“Synathina” = God helps those who help themselves.

Q1

Can we create a relationship of real trust between a public body and active residents?

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Q2

Can we look at the city with a different attitude? wake up our active selves and abandon our passive side?

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Q3

Has the city become an extension of ourselves?

• Voluntarism?

• Activism?

• age group 25-35

•no cost

• bypassing bureaucracy and time-consuming regulations

The Municipality gives public step

Reversing the idea of volunteerism: it’s the municipality that supports the community groups. Not the other way round

Give voice

(a) calendar

(b) radio show

8 categories

Solidarity

Creativity

Look of the City

Networking

Education

Children

Environment

Culture

Collecting activities – Create a map of solutions

(c) A shelter - kiosk that hosts good practices

Future networks

Municipalities should support but also inspire

ΤΗΑΝΚ ΥΟU!