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The documentary “Poros Stands” premieres in April and aims to support the community’s collective efforts to save Poros from industrial fish farming.
With our oceans facing unprecedented threats from pollution, overfishing, and climate crisis, the role of environmental organizations dedicated to marine protection has never been more crucial.
The sculptor of the Mermaid of Poros, George Xenoulis, left his indelible mark with the statue he sculpted for our island.
On January 25 the educational program “Why we say no to fish farms on Poros” took place at Katheti in collaboration with EPAL Galatas!
What have we achieved at Katheti in 2023? Find out everything about the initiatives we carried out this year!
The project “Mentoring at Katheti” enables local professionals to share their experience with the young people of the area.
These short film documentaries about the Industrial Fish Farms illustrate the global harmful impact on the environment and our health.
We are grateful to Solomon’s award-winning news team for highlighting Poros’ battle against fish farming.
In October, when Tasmania met Poros, director Mike Sampey and producer Kirsten Bacon from LOWCo visited us from Australia to create a documentary against fish farming.
An analysis by independent consultants Poseidon Aquatic Resource Management Ltd. reveals that a 2015 Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment (SEIA) for aquaculture development on Poros contains significant flaws and insufficiencies.
Sport is an activity that develops body and mind equally. Through sport, our youth learn new skills and socialize, creating friendships and partnerships in an environment of healthy competition.
A public opinion survey of residents on Poros and Methana released today shows that 87% of those surveyed disagree with plans to expand fish farms on Poros.
In June, at Cine Diana, we traveled to the magical world of cinema, through authentic stories from all around the world.
An innovative information tool which brings together data, research, videos and articles about industrial fish farming.
Fishing for Profits: Aquaculture company meeting resistance from local communities in Greece and Spain.
16 tons of organic waste every day, formaldehyde and antibiotics will be added by fish farms into our sea. What kind of development is this?
A number of enlightened countries have already banned industrial fish farms in open marine net pens such as those on Poros.
The Mediterranean monk seal, the rarest of the 33 seal species in the world, is threatened by Poros fish farms.
The local community clearly says: “No industrial-scale fish farms at Poros!”
In our area, the protection of stray animals has been undertaken since 2002 by Poros Animal Welfare Society (PAWS).
The screenings group continues projecting short films every Monday. We will be happy to see you in person.
By Katerina Tsamarda, Geologist, MSc Sustainable Development-Environmental Management April 3rd, 2023 In our sea there are areas with posidonia meadows, a priceless treasure on a global scale. Poseidon’s grass is […]
In the new year, Katheti is relocating and starts dynamically in a space with potential to expand its actions.
The example of industrial fisheries impact on Western Greece reinforces our opposition to industrial-scale fish farms in Poros.
Another year is coming to an end. The time has come for the reckoning, the moral and mental satisfaction for what we have accomplished in 2022.
“Smart villages” are small communities which exploit their strenghts and promote them in innovative ways.
Katheti’s innovations derive from the quest for better practices so that its actions can benefit more people.
Support our work. Share in our vision for the area’s sustainable development.
Despina Kappi talks to us about the role of psychotherapy in our lives, her course and her plans for the future.
Eleni Petala talks to us about her work, the writing of her first fairy tale and the way she sees life.
Our area’s support to the fire victims showed the humanity and empathy of our small community.
What is the experience of a Chinese intern from our area and how he describes his first contact with Greece?
Katheti zooms in on Kostas Gakis and Natasha-Faii Kosmidou, two artists who live and work with vision, empathy and caring.
The impressions from Project Resound workshops have shown that the result of sustainable tourism will be something special and unique for the area.
Yannis Maniatis talks to us about books, intellect, culture and his relation with Hatzopouleios Municipal Library of Poros.
Katheti zooms in on Melachrinos Veletzas because the stigma he leaves with his art transcends the city boundaries and reaches our small cradles.
The women’s consulting center of Salamina Municipality offers solidarity, correct information and support not only to the women of Salamina but also to those who live in the wider Argo-saronic Gulf area.
Eleni Svoronou is a versatile person with a multi-dimension action. She is a graduate of the School of Philosophy, specializing in Cultural Heritage Management. Award winning author of books for children and adolescents. She is also head of WWF Hellas Environmental Education department.
The altruism of these people preserves our right to live safer.
Katheti, driven by deep interest in the living conditions in our area, choses to highlight some model communities that act as an example, with the collective effort, the progress they have made and the prosperity they enjoy.
Katheti will take part in the project “Art unites us all”, organized worldwide with painting and photography! The project will be completed on May 16th, 2021.
When you struggle for a cause, it is important to feel the impact of your efforts. Those around Katheti work non-stop, with main action pillars being humanity, culture, our local area and the environment. However, what impact does this continuous effort have? A way to research this matter is to see what has been said about us by the Media, throughout the years of our work.
A lot of us recycle. But there are actually some things we ignore. Below you will find various tips for the right recycling.
Miltiadis Fiorentzis, in his conversation with Fay Orfanidou, expresses his views on the times we live in, the theater and coaching.
Michael Daglis talks to us about his writing work, his relationship with the area and much more in an interview at Katheti
December was always a wonderful, festive month. Decorations, events, lights, cheerful music in the streets, presents, smiles and hugs. This December will definitely be very different from any other, but this doesn’t mean that we have to be different, too. You can always offer a nice gift to your beloved ones or to yourselves. A gift always brings joy, a smile and a bit of the holiday season’s magic to your home.
Katheti’s volunteer Konstantina Christodoulou talks to us about her life, her work, her relationship with the area and her volunteer work. Konstantina is an important addition to Katheti’s team for the past year, offering Greek language lessons and more. With the contribution of Konstantina, as with that of all our volunteers, we become better and we can achieve even more.
The chairwoman of “Cultural Action of Troizina” Litsa Drosinou talks to us about the association’s work and her civic engagement. Litsa Drosiniou is 34 years old, and lives and works in Galatas.
Autumn as a season is typically intertwined with job search, in the urban centers mainly. Job search for the winter season has become more urgent than ever. In Katheti, therefore, we thought that it would be a good idea to collect in one article internet sources about job search. From general content job posting websites to highly specialized portals with tips and news.
Ritsa Darsinou talks to us about her business activity in the area. Ritsa Darsinou is an innovative entrepreneur, who contributes in the area of Poros and Troizinia-Methana for the last thirty years.
In the 21st century, our communications have acquired a completely different form than what we knew. Katheti is also trying to follow this technological development, thus we consider important to present you the ways of communication we use and how we handle them. In this article you can see all the ways in which you can learn our news and be informed about our work.
Evi Pini talks to us. Her interview at Katheti with the occasion of the workshop “In the way of…”, which took place at the Archaeological Museum of Poros.
Tatiana Spinari-Pollali, the owner of CITRONNE Galleries on Poros and athens, talks to us about this year’s exhibitions, the gallery and more.
“What is Katheti?” “What are you doing there?” “How can Katheti help me in my work?”
Katheti’s team, taking into account these and much more questions that are raised from time to time, decided to visit you door to door and inform you. From the end of June, our team will begin an informative action directed to all local professionals.
In order to continue offering and add to our free services, we need your support. You can support us in different ways. Learn how:
Katheti, within the “Life & Career” Program, is launching a mentoring (guidance) course for young people. Mentoring at Katheti.
What is a local educational and cultural non-profit organization doing in the midst of Covid-19? Katheti in the age of Covid-19 is adapting, evolving and ultimately developing!
Katheti is launching Life & Career, a program of professional and personal development, career guidance and skill building. This program will offer career counseling, coaching sessions and a range of personal and professional development videos. This program is at the heart of Katheti’s goal for the sustainable development of the local area. The services will be provided free of charge or at reduced cost price when they are provided by a third party.
Fay Orfanidou, member and and Executive Director of Katheti, holds a BA in Studies in Hellenic Cultural Studies and two MAs: in Social Sciences and in EHR.
The case of the 6-year-old D. is an example of the important, many times immediate, reward volunteer work offers. D. is a first grader from India who was born and raised locally. At school, D. was experiencing difficulties that are common in bilingual children. His mother reached out to Katheti for help.
In this guide, we have conjured, researched and collected solutions that will make your time at home more enjoyable, creative and educational. The activities proposed are for both you and your children or adolescents at home.
George Foufas talks to us about his inner journey within himself and his external journeys to places, people and occupations.
Katheti supports you to travel abroad through the European Solidarity Corps which aims to promote volunteering for young citizens.
Artist Mara Dimopoulou, the new member of Katheti’s team talks to us about her work, her relationship with the local area, and her plans for the future.
Student Martha Nikolaidou, won the 3rd place in the Euroscola student competition and belongs to the 24 students who will represent the Attica Regional Education Directorate in the meeting in Strasbourg, on February 27th, 2020.
Maria Vlachou talks to us about her life and professional activity on Poros as well as about her volunteer work at Katheti.
Season’s greetings from Katheti! May these days be as you wish them to be, with lots of precious moments and beloved people. The local municipalities offer many opportunities for a […]
On November 16 & 17, Katheti hosted the third part of the seminar Resolving Conflicts through Peer Mediation. The newly formed Peer Mediation group of Galatas Junior High School participated […]
Maria Pateraki is a computer science teacher since 2004, appointed to Galatas Junior High School since 2008. She is the coordinator of the “Conflict Management through Peer Mediation” program since […]
Katheti has offered unique experiences to locals and visitors alike –and this is not something we have come up with! Please keep reading in order to see how persons who […]
Katheti is an educational and cultural centre aiming to provide locals and visitors of the area with the opportunity to learn new things, to develop their skills, and to have fun […]
On occasion of the activities of the 2nd Craft Festival organised on Poros in July, such as the opening of Poros lending and exchange library, we talked with Eleni Pavlou, […]
On the occasion of the photography exhibition organized by Katheti about “Sotiris” taverna from 13 July to 31 October, we talked with Vasilis Kolokithas, the professional cinematographer and amateur photographer […]
We had the great pleasure to talk with Melachrinos Velentzas, member of Experimento group and one of the protagonists of the alternative theatrical performance “Lemon”. The performance travelled to Galatas and […]