SUMMER IN THE CITY I

-Summer in the City- is the annual workcamp that ELIX dedicates to children from families with economic and social difficulties, giving them the opportunity to live two weeks full of fun and learning. Indeed, the workcamp takes place in summer, when schools are closed and children’s parents cannot afford paying for their kids to participate in such kind of project. ELIX started implementing -Summer in the City- in 2012, when the economic crisis was at its peak in Greece, and due to its positive impact on local community, we continue organizing it every year. The projects aim to keep children stimulated while their parents are at work. Through creative, non-formal educational activities, we help children to learn skills that will benefit their schooling. To give an example, last year 25 volunteers from 8 countries organized creative activities for 134 children. Thanks to the annual implementation of the project and its beneficial effect on children, ‘Summer in the city’ became something for which families wait, because they see their children happy, hence every summer parents ask to enroll them. By word of mouth, the project is being known by more and more local families, extending its positive impact. SDGs in action: by volunteering in this project, you are actively promoting equal access to quality learning and safe inclusive learning environment for all (UN SDG4 Quality Education). You are also working at ending poverty, as education enables upward socioeconomic mobility, leading to breaking the cycle of poverty (UN SDG1 No Poverty). Finally, you are supporting reduced inequalities through the promotion of social inclusion of all regardless of economic status or other factors (UN SDG10 Reduced inequalities).