Make a Portrait of Tomorrow.
Explore Athens through photography, creativity and environmental action.
Contact sheet
Who is coming — 38 people, 7 countries
About
Every city has more than one portrait.
“Make a portrait of tomorrow” is an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange that invites young people to explore Athens through photography, video, environmental action and intercultural learning.
Athens is a city of powerful contrasts. It combines ancient history, contemporary culture, tourism, creativity and vibrant public life. At the same time, like many European cities, it faces challenges connected to urban pollution, waste, intensive tourism and the everyday use of public space.
During the exchange, participants will look beyond the usual postcard image of Athens. They will photograph both its inspiring and overlooked sides, speak with local people, explore the relationship between tourism and the urban environment and create visual messages for a more sustainable city.
Photography will not be treated only as an artistic technique. It will become a tool for observation, communication, reflection and social awareness.
ATHENS — TWO SIDES OF THE SAME CITY
Look closer. Question the frame. Reimagine the city.
Main themes
What participants will gain
Programme
Seven days. Seven perspectives. One collective story.
Athens and its stories
On day five the group discovers the history and cultural identity of the city — the Acropolis, its museum, and the layers of Athens that most visitors walk straight past.
Intercultural evenings
Throughout the exchange, national groups will organise intercultural evenings where participants can share their food, music, traditions, stories and everyday culture.
Stay
Your base in the centre of Athens.
All participants will stay at Athens Backpackers, located in the historic centre of Athens, close to Acropoli Metro station and within walking distance of important cultural and historical locations.
Breakfast will be provided at the accommodation every morning.
11742 Athens, Greece
Athens Backpackers · Makrigianni · 4 minutes on foot from Acropoli metro
A space for making, learning and experimenting.
The daily activities will take place in a modern creative space located approximately six minutes on foot from the accommodation.
The approximately 100 m² activity space is designed for interactive learning, teamwork, presentations and creative production.
Exact venue details will be shared with selected participants before arrival.
A different taste of Greece, every day.
Breakfast. Breakfast will be provided every morning at Athens Backpackers.
Lunch and dinner. Lunch and dinner will be served in small local restaurants in the centre of Athens. Every day, participants will discover a different dish or element of Greek cuisine, turning each meal into an additional cultural experience.
Travel
Getting to the project.
- AAirportATH · Line 3
- BSyntagmaChange to Line 2
- CAcropoliLine 2 · Elliniko
- DAthens Backpackers12 Makri Street
From Athens International Airport by Metro
From Athens International Airport by bus
Public transport prices and schedules may change. Participants should check the latest information before travelling.
Travel limits by country.
Prepare
Come curious. Come ready to contribute.
Participant profile
National group preparation
Packing list
Tap to tick.
Partners
Seven countries. One shared frame.
Apply
Add your perspective to the portrait.
Applications are open to young people aged 18–30 from Greece, Romania, Germany, Serbia, Bulgaria, Spain and Lithuania.
Each partner organisation is responsible for reviewing applications and selecting the national group from its own country.
Thank you — your application has been submitted. The partner organisation responsible for your country will review it after the deadline and contact selected applicants directly.
FAQ
Clear answers before you travel.
Results
What will remain after the exchange?
During the exchange, participants will work together to create a collection of visual, educational and digital results. These outcomes will be published here after the project.