ESC: Rural development

The association FILOXENIA, Intercultural-Environmental Organisation is offering activities since 1995 in the areas of youth, environment, rural and agrotouristic development. It has a strong tradition of volunteering and youth work, as well as vocational training by sending and hosting young people in Europe. FILOXENIA is based in the Youth Centre of the mountainous village Kryoneri (Corinthian Upper-land) and is active in the Greek rural area. The purpose and activities of the association are: 1. The promotion of intercultural contact and understanding between citizens, creating a European identity in the context of a united Europe. 2. The support for voluntary work and the principle of self-help society. 3. The promotion of ecology, environmental protection and sustainable development of rural areas. 4. The events to highlight national, European and world cultural heritage and creativity. 5. The participation in national, European and international vocational training and educational programmes related to culture, education, lifelong learning and the promotion of leisure time of citizens, especially young people. 6. The mobility of citizens in Europe through the participation of the association in various programmes of the European Union, the Council of Europe and other international organisations. 7. Working with non-profit public and private institutions, scientific and educational institutions, and schools in Greece and abroad, with a purpose to implement educational and environmental activities and the promotion of new employment possibilities. 8. Co-operating actively in European networks following similar purposes.