What if public procurement could do more than buy goods and services and actively support social inclusion? Through the PROSECO project, KMOP is working closely with regional authorities and partners to strengthen the use of social procurement as a driver of inclusive and sustainable development. Between June and September 2025, partners carried out research across […]
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First large-scale research in Greece using the Gender–Career Implicit Association Test shows that unconscious gender stereotypes remain widespread – even among people who support gender equality. A new KMOP study on gender stereotypes in Greece shows that two in three people automatically associate men with careers and women with family roles, even among people who
The launch of the first Parenting School in Piraeus captured the pulse of the modern family, with more than 60 parents actively participating in the opening session on Monday, 2 March. The initiative, implemented by KMOP in collaboration with the Municipality of Piraeus, aims to become a consistent point of support for strengthening the parenting
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The Book of Proceedings of the NATURELAB International Workshop I, held on 9–10 October 2025 in Amsterdam, has now been published, bringing together the research and discussions presented during the event. The workshop focused on exploring the connections among nature, health, and sustainable urban environments, providing an interdisciplinary forum for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to
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KMOP successfully held the online seminar “What can an educator do to tackle #Bullying in the school environment?” on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, empowering 750 educators from across Greece. Educators enhanced their knowledge in applying contemporary strategies and practical tools in everyday school practice to combat bullying and support their students. Dr. Antonia Torrens, General
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On 12 February 2026 in Brussels, KMOP entered a decisive European discussion: can entrepreneurship truly open doors for migrant women? At the conference “Empowering Inclusion through Entrepreneurship”, hosted at the European Economic and Social Committee under the WISER project, researcher Georgia Alexandrou brought KMOP’s experience into this policy debate. Addressing the systemic gaps that persist
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European regions are accelerating policy improvements to position community sports as a strategic tool for health resilience and social inclusion. This shift was at the centre of high-level policy workshops and seminars held by the Region of Attica in Athens on 3–4 February 2026, where KMOP contributed its expertise to discussions on strengthening regional policies
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KMOP presents the updated February programme of the Friendly Space for Women and Girls in Piraeus, offering 8 empowering sessions designed to promote mental well-being, personal growth, and professional development. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 14:00 to 17:00, women and girls aged 16 and over join a community where they can connect, create, share experiences, and rediscover their confidence
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Discrimination may not always be visible, but we can tackle it through knowledge, dialogue and collaboration. This message shaped the two-day event “Bridging Borders: From the walls of discrimination to the bridges of inclusion”, which KMOP – Social Action and Innovation Centre organised in Piraeus on 22–23 January 2026. More than 100 participants — including
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We are pleased to share the 6th SECON newsletter, highlighting the latest activities and insights from across the project as partners continue working to strengthen the social economy in Europe. In this edition, you can explore highlights from the interregional meeting in Poland, discover inspiring social enterprise success stories, and learn how partners are transforming
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