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Preventing online sexual cyberbullying: New training programme for professionals and caregivers

KMOP – Social Action and Innovation Centre is launching a new free training programme for professionals, organisations, and caregivers working with young people with intellectual disabilities. The programme, developed as part of the European PR.I.S.C.I.L.LA project, the programme aims to prevent online sexual cyberbullying by strengthening the knowledge and skills of those who support young […]

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Strengthening youth policies for more resilient rural communities across Europe

How can rural regions create better opportunities for young people to live, work and thrive? To explore this challenge and identify practical policy solutions, KMOP participated in the Steering Group Meeting of the “Rural Youth Future” project, which took place on 30 June–1 July 2026 in Vrdnik, Serbia, hosted by the Regional Development Agency Bačka.

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“Different Roots, Shared Futures”: A Vibrant Cross-Cultural celebration by KMOP reflecting everything that connect us

A unique and interactive celebration dedicated to the power of coexistence, cultural exchange and human connection took place in Piraeus on 19 June 2026. The event, “Different Roots, Shared Futures: A Celebration of Community & Storytelling”, organised by KMOP – Social Action and Innovation Centre as part of Refugee Week Greece, created an open, vibrant

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Making community sport a key driver for healthier communities across European regions

“Sport has the power to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela This belief was at the heart of the recent “SportsCom” interregional meeting hosted by the Kraków Metropolitan Area in Poland on 16–17 June 2026, where KMOP joined representatives from local and regional authorities, sport organisations, and community stakeholders from across Europe to explore how

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Towards the Institutional Integration of Nature-Based Interventions in Greece: Encouraging Early Findings from the NATURELAB Pilot Programme

 A significant step towards introducing innovative public health policies in Greece took place during the policy dialogue event “Nature-Based Interventions & Health: From Research to Actionable Policies”, organised by KMOP – Social Action and Innovation Centre on 11 June 2026 in Piraeus. The event brought together distinguished representatives from academia, local government and the healthcare

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KMOP takes part in WHO/Europe’s “Growing Healthier Together” event

On 6 June, KMOP took part for the second consecutive year in “Growing Healthier Together”, an event organized by the World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO/Europe) at Kifissia Grove to promote the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents and their families. At the KMOP stand, professionals from the health, education and media

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“Different Roots, Shared Futures: A Celebration of Community & Storytelling”

Every person carries a story. When stories are shared, they have the power to build understanding, challenge stereotypes, and bring people closer together. KMOP – Social Action and Innovation Centre invites you to the event “Different Roots, Shared Futures: A Celebration of Community & Storytelling”  taking place within Refugee Week Greece on Friday 19 June

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The challenges and prospects of gender equality in Greek Universities

How can gender equality plans become meaningful tools for change? What steps have Greek universities already taken, and what challenges do they still face in promoting equality and inclusion? These questions were at the heart of the online discussion “Gender Equality in Higher Education Institutions: How Can We Strengthen Inclusion in Practice?”, organised by KMOP

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European Green Book supports evidence-based policy development and evaluation in social services

Across Europe, social services play a critical role in supporting social inclusion, health, employment, independent living, and community participation. From mental health and disability support to housing, youth inclusion, and employment services, these interventions are central to achieving the objectives of the European Pillar of Social Rights and building resilient communities. Despite their importance, it

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Strengthening adult learning systems in Europe

KMOP Policy Centre participated in the “ENHANCE Final Conference: Amplifying Learner Voice in Adult Education”, held on 12 May, bringing together adult education practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and learners from across Europe. The event provided a valuable platform for exploring how adult learning systems can better respond to learners’ needs and experiences by placing their voices

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