About us
Roes Cooperativa is a social cooperative enterprise of the ‘20s created by professional trainers, social workers, project managers and informal groups aiming to create an alliance that hosts innovative, experiential and non-formal education approaches. Our vision is to create an open world where everyone has learning opportunities to develop and grow. In simple words, more educational approaches, more options for people to grow. Our mission is to redefine experiential learning by offering fresh and professional learning programs through customized methods and approaches.
All Roes Coop activities are based and thrive towards four pillars:
- Personal Growth: Allowing the development of personal fulfillment, interpersonal skills, well-being and healthy lifestyle.
- Professional Development : Enhancing Entrepreneurship skills, employability skills, teamwork and communication skills and experiences.
- Sustainability: Promoting sustainability as a holistic idea of environmental protection, mindful use of resources and healthy relationships.
- Social Inclusion: Ensuring and stimulating an inclusive and solidarity society open to everyone beyond gender,sexual/ romantic orientation, social, racial, political and heteronormative boxes.
More specifically, our strategic partnership with Activate Youth aims to create and foster an impactful engagement with, for, and by LGBTQIA+/queer youth and their allies in Greece. Through active participation in the project’s learning activities, participants gain tools and insights they can bring back to their local communities. This approach empowers them to act as multipliers, inspiring others to get involved and create positive change.
Snapshots of Transformation during the project
Visual Stories of Our Local Impact
Multiplier Events Overview
A summary of the local activities within the project that were organized by our participants supported by us.
2023
- 23 October 2023 “ Local Workshop at 18th Night Lyceum of Rhodes” : A local workshop at the 18th Night Lyceum of Rhodes engaged high school students in dialogue on LGBTQI+ rights, activism, and equality through non-formal education methods, fostering awareness and inclusion.
- 29 October 2023 “ Queers re-Act: Community Zine Workshop” : facilitated by Mochi, brought together young people from across Europe in Athens to explore queer identity, activism, and creative self-expression through the art of zine-making.
2024
- 25 February 2024: “Erasmus + World Cafè “ :gathered young people in Athens to explore Erasmus+ and ESC opportunities through interactive discussions, peer learning, and non-formal education methods aimed at raising awareness and motivation for participation
- 27 September- 8 October 2024: “Activate Youth – A Community Retreat” was a 12-day experiential learning program that took place from 27 September to 8 October 2024 at Hopeland, an eco-community in Argolida, Greece. The retreat brought together LGBTQIA+ youth and allies from across Europe to focus on physical, emotional, and mental well-being through non-formal education, outdoor activities, nature-based learning, and community living. Participants disconnected from daily routines and digital environments to reconnect with themselves and others, explore self-care practices, and reflect on activism through a holistic and restorative approach.
- 10 November 2024: “A! “Moutzoura” – The Queer Pen Workshop: A Creative Exploration of Queerness through Words.” An online creative writing and visual poetry session that offered a safe space for queer individuals and allies to explore and express their identities through words, art, and collective reflection.
2025
- 18 March 2025: “Open Call: Voices & Visions from the community” :
- 17 May 2025: “ Manifesting Queer Care: A Collective Exhibition” took place on May 17, 2025, at Roes Cooperativa in Athens, Greece, bringing together local queer artists in a community-curated exhibition exploring care as resistance through photography, video poetry, painting, and interactive installations—creating a powerful space for visibility, connection, and reflection on queer identity and collective care.”
- 11.10.2025: “Zine Workshop”
- 13.10.2025: “Skate Session & Art Workshop”
- 19.12.2025: “Linocut workshop”
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