Athens' Schools Kept Open After-Hours For Community Development

An initiative developed by the City of Athens, called the Athens Open Schools program, is keeping 25 schools open after class for Greeks, refugees, and residents of all ages. The program, which has won acclaim by the Council of Europe, provides free recreation and development activities in order to revitalize the neighborhood with safe public spaces and opportunities for growth.

The free activities include studying space through a digital planetarium, football team training, lessons in beatboxing, and learning how to film your own documentary.

Athens Open Schools, which is based on an exclusive grant by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, forms part of a wider effort to leverage the support of the private sector for innovative initiatives that improve the quality of life in Athens.

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