Thessaloniki, Greece has a distinctive political climate, where the younger generation engages with current events in diverse ways—reflected in their daily lives. The team uncovered the concerns of youth and observed their responses within their communities. Through interviews with 20 locals, surveys with 118 youth, and photo documentation, three issues impacting youth surfaced: government distrust, lack of opportunities, and shortcomings of the education system. The team crafted a narrative portraying youth’s reactions and responses to issues impacting them—utilizing the ‘fight, flight, or freeze’ framework. Our findings indicate dissatisfaction with the Greek government and a divide in ways youth respond, indicating a lack of emphasis on community necessary to address these issues.

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Creator

• Labik, Ava
• Bowman, Elizabeth
• Rueda, Cody
• Manning, Megan

Subject

• Learning
• Project-Based Learning
• Culture
• Community
• Well-Being

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 121682
• E-project-042524-112823

Keyword

• civic engagement
• Thessaloniki
• graffiti
• youth council
• protest
• narrative

Advisor

• Butler, Melissa
• Butler, Michael

Year

• 2024

Center

• Thessaloniki, Greece Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Thermi Youth Council

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 10 - Reducing Inequality

Date created

• 2024-04-25

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-042524-112823

Rights statement

• In Copyright