“Together for Children”: Supported 3,863 Students in Thrace for the 2023-24 School Year
Together for Children, continuing to implement holistic intervention actions in Thrace’s schools, embraced 3,863 students and 547 teachers in 32 schools in the regional units of Evros, Rodopi, and Xanthi during the 2023-2024 school year through the “Together in Remote Areas” program. The program aims to ensure equal access to quality education for children and youth living in Greece’s remote areas.
The interventions were carried out in collaboration with local educational authorities, local organizations, and municipalities to meet the needs of public schools of all levels. Following a visit from the Together for Children team and evaluation of requests, targeted donations of educational materials and equipment were made in close cooperation with educators to meet each school’s specific needs.
Tatiana Moulouli, Head of “Together in Remote Areas” program, stated: “Together for Children” has been steadily supporting the children and teachers of Thrace for the past six years. Our vision is to eliminate geographical limitations and create the appropriate conditions for them to have equal opportunities with children living in the country’s urban centers. We aim to provide them with the necessary tools to pursue the future they dream of. Through the program’s implementation, children acquire new skills, become independent, collaborate, and explore their environment, achieving knowledge both individually and collectively.”
The Impact of “Together for Children”
Together for Children supported students and teachers from 32 schools in the municipalities of Alexandroupolis, Soufli, Orestiada, Komotini, Maronia-Sapes, Iasmos, Avdira, Topeiros, and Xanthi, providing 10,212 pieces of logistical equipment and 4,810 books. Through these interventions, students can engage with modern sciences, new technologies, and various academic subjects, while also creating conditions for safe sports activities and socialization.
Specifically, in the 2023-2024 school year in Xanthi, Rodopi, and Evros, the following were created and upgraded:
Modern Educational Spaces:
13 classrooms with interactive systems
13 school libraries
9 kindergartens with modern educational material
7 exploratory learning rooms – STEM
4 computer-robotics labs
2 science labs
3 integration units
1 sensory integration room
Sports and Play Areas:
5 school sports fields
4 schoolyards
3 break corners
1 gymnasium
1 playground
Significant Interventions in 3 Schools in Evros and Xanthi
Significant interventions were carried out by Together for Children in three schools in Evros and Xanthi.
Revitalizing the Palagia Primary School in Alexandroupolis
Together for Children delivered new, modern educational, sports, and play areas to the Palagia Primary School in Alexandroupolis, which suffered severe damage from the August 2023 fires. The 78 students, with the support of their teachers, now have access to modern sciences and new technologies. The intervention included the creation of an exploratory learning-STEM room, a lending library, break corners, an upgraded computer lab with modern electronic equipment, a fully equipped indoor gym, a renovated basketball-volleyball court, and a playground, offering safe sports and socialization areas. More about the intervention HERE.
Upgrading the Special Primary School and Kindergarten of Orestiada
With the support of Together for Children, the children of the Special Primary School and Kindergarten of Orestiada now utilize a brand-new sensory integration room and 6 upgraded classrooms equipped with special education materials and modern educational tools. This school, the only special school in Northern Evros, serves 32 children from the municipalities of Orestiada and Didymoteicho, providing them with the necessary tools for creative engagement, language development, and self-service skills.
Comprehensive Intervention at the 2nd Kindergarten of Xanthi
Students at the 2nd Kindergarten of Xanthi now enjoy a unique learning experience thanks to the new pedagogical materials and equipment provided by Together for Children. They develop new skills, collaborate, and explore the magical world of knowledge with the help of their teachers and new learning tools. Access to modern technologies and robotics enhances learning, while their library with 300 contemporary books fosters a love for reading. Special care was taken to create creative play areas.
