OLYMPICEU Project The European Values Olympiad
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This project has received funding from the European Union’s CERV Programme (Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values).
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OLYMPICEU
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Events
Citizens and Communities in Action
Inclusion, Dialogue and Civic Participation across Europe
The OLYMPICEU project implemented four transnational events across Greece and Italy between October 2025 and April 2026, involving citizens, local authorities, stakeholders and community representatives in activities focused on civic participation, social inclusion, gender equality and trust-building.
The events were carried out in coherence with the objectives of the CERV Programme and contributed to strengthening participatory governance, democratic dialogue and cross-border cooperation between the partner municipalities.
Through workshops, thematic discussions, institutional meetings and community-based activities, the project promoted inclusive civic engagement and encouraged active participation across different social groups and local communities.
1st OLYMPICEU Project Meeting
Status: Implemented under the CERV Programme
Increasing civic engagement among marginalized groups
9 – 12 October 2025
Olympia – Andravida-Killini – Pyrgos – Ancient Olympia (Greece)
The first transnational event of the OLYMPICEU project was implemented in Ancient Olympia and the Municipality of Andravida-Kyllini between 9 and 12 October 2025, involving citizens, local authorities, youth representatives, social stakeholders and community organisations from Greece and Italy.
The event focused on strengthening civic participation among marginalized groups through workshops, thematic discussions, participatory activities and institutional exchanges addressing inclusion, equal participation and democratic engagement.
The event contributed to reinforcing cooperation between partner municipalities and promoted cross-border dialogue on inclusive governance and active citizenship within the framework of the CERV Programme.
4nd Event
2nd Event
3nd Event
Crotone- Cirò Marina - Squillace : Building Trust between Citizens and Local Authorities
29 march - 1 April 2026
Andravida-Kyllini: Advancing Gender Equality in Civic Leadership
7 –9 March 2026
Pyrgos: Promoting Social Inclusion and Accessible Civic Participation
24–28 January 2026
Status: Implemented under the CERV Programme
Status: Implemented under the CERV Programme
Status: Implemented under the CERV Programme
Social inclusion and accessible civic participation were at the centre of the second OLYMPICEU transnational meeting, organised in Pyrgos between 24 and 28 January 2026.
The event brought together local communities, institutions and participants from across the partner territories in a series of workshops and participatory activities focused on accessibility, equal opportunities and inclusive involvement in democratic life.
Particular attention was given to the participation of marginalized and vulnerable groups, encouraging the exchange of experiences and good practices aimed at fostering more open and inclusive civic engagement across the partner territories.
Dialogue, transparency and participatory governance were at the core of the fourth OLYMPICEU transnational meeting, held in Crotone, Cirò Marina and Squillace from 29 March to 1 April 2026.
The event created opportunities for citizens, local authorities and civic stakeholders to engage in discussions and collaborative activities focused on strengthening trust between communities
and public institutions.
Through workshops, institutional exchanges and participatory initiatives, the meeting promoted more open models of civic cooperation and encouraged reflection on accountability, democratic engagement and active participation within local governance processes.
Implemented in the Municipality of Andravida-Kyllini from 7 to 9 March 2026, the third transnational meeting of the OLYMPICEU project focused on advancing gender equality in civic leadership and strengthening women’s participation in local governance processes.
Through workshops, participatory discussions and institutional exchanges, the event encouraged dialogue on inclusive decision-making, democratic representation and the role of women in public and community life.
The activities contributed to reinforcing cross-border cooperation and promoting more inclusive models of civic engagement within the partner territories.