ESC: Supporting rural communities in Aristotelis Municipality (URGENT)

"Aristotales" is a civil society organization, which was created in Stratoni of the municipality of Aristotle in Halkidiki in 2023. The organization's vision is the sustainable social and economic development of the region, the empowerment of citizens and youth at the local, national and international level, the promotion of the cultural and natural identity of the municipality and their promotion abroad. Through its activities, Aristotales aims at fostering intercultural dialogue, promoting the principles and values of democracy and human rights, through educational, recreational and voluntary activities. Some of the organization’s core objectives include: -Study of the area's problems and the practical assistance of the competent actors in the execution of all kinds of projects in the area -Cooperation with civil society actors, the Aristotelis municipality, as well as on interregional level with other parts of Greece and abroad, so the goals of the organisations can be best achieved, disseminated and become sustainable on local and international level. -Realisation of plans and actions to improve the lives of citizens -Cultivation of the inhabitants around the values of democracy, European Union, human rights, respect and active participation in the decision-making process -Promotion of non-formal education -Research, study and protection of the local cultural, folklore, environmental and historical elements -Empowerment of local youth and people with fewer opportunities