Acpelia

14/08/2026

📚 INK2IMPACT – One Project, Two PDAs! 🇱🇹🇨🇾

ACPELIA invites youth workers, students, teachers and educators from Cyprus to discover INK2IMPACT, an Erasmus+ professional development journey connecting two PDAs with the same participants:

❄️ PDA 1 | Lithuania: 3–10 January 2027
☀️ PDA 2 | Cyprus: 24 April–1 May 2027

From storytelling for social change to the creation of children’s books with meaningful messages, participants will experience one continuous learning journey across two countries. 🌍📖

👉 Interested? Full information and expression of interest are available on our ACPELIA project page:
https://www.acpelia.org/post/douple-pda-ink2impact-lithuania-cyprus-3-10-01-2027-24-04-01-05-2027

One team. Two PDAs. From stories to impact! 💙

Project Name: INK2IMPACT – Inclusive Narratives for Kids 2 Inspiring Meaningful Participation through Authored Children’s TalesKA153YOU: Douple PDA Lithuania and Cyprus 1st PDA: Storytelling for Social Change, 3-10 of January 2027 accomodation: https://zirnaja.lt/apie-sodyba/ Ukmerge Lithuania.2...

14/08/2026

🏐 DISCOVER KORFBALL IN PISSOURI!

Something new is coming to Pissouri! 💙💛

ACPELIA is organising an Open Introduction to Korfball at Hylatio Tourist Village.

📅 Wednesday, 16 September 2026
🕕 18:00
📍 Hylatio Tourist Village, Pissouri

Want to know what Korfball is and how you can join us? 👇

👉 All information & Expression of Interest:
https://www.acpelia.org/post/discover-korfball-in-pissouri

🏐 Come, discover it, try it and play with us!

An Open Introduction to KorfballCurious about Korfball? Come and experience it with us!ACPELIA invites you to an open introductory Korfball event at Hylatio Tourist Village. Come to discover the sport, learn its basic principles and, most importantly, step onto the court and try it yourself!📅 WHE...

14/08/2026

🌟 A NEW SPACE FOR YOUTH IS COMING! 🌟

ACPELIA is excited to introduce “Youth Center: A Space for Youth” — a new journey focused on creating an open, inclusive and youth-driven space where young people can meet, create, participate, develop their ideas and become more active in their community.

🎨 Creativity • 🎭 Arts • ⚽ Sport • 📸 Media • 🎪 Events • 🤝 Volunteering • 💡 Youth Ideas • 🌍 Erasmus+

And most importantly: young people will be part of shaping it!

We are also creating an ACPELIA Volunteer Team, so if you want to participate, contribute your skills, gain experience or simply try something new, there will be many different ways to get involved.

👉 Discover the project, the upcoming activities and the volunteering possibilities here:

Youth Center: A Space for Youth – ACPELIA

💙 BY YOUTH • FOR YOUTH • WITH YOUTH

14/08/2026

🎲 PLAY AGAINST PREJUDICE – WE ARE LOOKING FOR 5 VOLUNTEERS! 🌍

Great news! 🎉 ACPELIA is participating as an Associated Partner in the newly approved Erasmus+ KA210-YOU project PLAY AGAINST PREJUDICE, bringing together Poland 🇵🇱, Lithuania 🇱🇹 and Cyprus 🇨🇾.

The project will work with young people to challenge racism, stereotypes and discrimination through non-formal education and the creation of an innovative anti-racism educational game. 🎲🤝❤️

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ We are now looking for 5 volunteers to join the ACPELIA project team!

Interested in participating and want to learn what the volunteers will do and how to apply?

👉 Find all the information here:
https://www.acpelia.org/post/play-against-prejudice

🎲 Let’s PLAY AGAINST PREJUDICE!

12/08/2026

Check out the fantastic work by Agrupamento de Escolas de Vilela, the Portuguese partner of the Harmony in Diversity project, during their dissemination activities after taking part in the PDA that took place in Cyprus from the 4th of April to 11th of April 2026!

12/08/2026

The Active Sports Festival 2026 is taking place right now!

With collaboration with Xenia Nikolaou, as well as all the partners we are thankful for -
Marianna Chrysostomou - Clinical Dietitian-Nutritionist
By Elena Chrysostomou
Sirbeans Caffe
PanoramaLounge
O Vrakas Taverna Pissouri
MAREINI | Events & Celebrations
Pissouri
VK DANCE STUDIO
iliana_panagide
Move IP

🎉 What an amazing event it’s been! From the epic Kids Survivor matches where our little champions shone bright, to the energizing Pilates session with 20 enthusiastic participants, there’s been something for everyone!
⚽️ Football fans had a blast on the field, and dance lovers of all ages grooved to the beat.
🎨 And let’s not forget the fun face painting where everyone transformed into their favorite characters!

We’ve got 2 more days packed with even more fun activities, so don’t miss out! Join us tomorrow for the grand finale of this unforgettable event!

09/08/2026

The Youth Festival for Inclusion Returns!
The 3rd Edition took place on the weekend of 8th and 9th of August 2026 both in the Amphitheatre of Pissouri on Saturday as well as Pissouri Square on Sunday!

On Saturday, grēek λōβερ took center stage with classic beats with DJs ALEX S & COTSONIS, while on Sunday we had

🎵 The Mixed Choir Panikos Hadjihambis

🎵 The Choir of the Diamantidou Cultural Association

🎵Μακεδονικό Ωδείο featuring -
- Katerina Papaakovou
- Xristina Aristidou
- Soția Xristoforou
- Katerina Stulianou

🎵Orchestra, featuring -
- Nikoleta Panagiotou
- Giorgos Xrisos

Special thanks once again to the Youth Board of Cyprus, the Πρωτοβουλίες Νέων program and the Pissouri Community Council for making all of this possible!

Special thanks to our music experts at
ihosevents

As well to the following supporters!

O Vrakas Taverna
Symposio
Platea Tavern
To Καφενείο του Χωρκού
George’s iron Horse Bar
Paradosiokratia Yevseon
Melanda buses
Lazarou Stables
Lazarou Coaches
Liasides M.O.T

06/08/2026

Time to share your opinion! 🗒️🖋️
As part of the upcoming Youth Exchange in Lithuania, titled “Beyond School: The Missing Lessons” we are doing some research exploring how young people experience education and what skills they believe are important for their future. We would really appreciate if you could help us out, the questionnaire is completely anonymous and will take approximately 5 minutes to complete!

Thank you for your participation!

06/08/2026

Looking for volunteers living in Cyprus for a long-term project! 🇨🇾

ACPELIA is proud to announce the long term KA2 project titled “Harmony in Diversity: Bridging Cultures through Creative Arts in Youth Work”

Focused on using different types of art tools, wether its photography, theatre, painting and more, as means of bridging cultures in youth work, this long term project will include

🎭 Creative arts activities
📚 Research and educational content
🎥 Video production and photography
📝 Development of the project handbook and educational materials
🌍 International training and intercultural cooperation
🤝 Local workshops and community events

The project will span 2 years, and has the steps of research, international training in Vienna, as well as numerous follow-up activities within Cyprus. Whether you are interested in education, psychology, arts, media, youth work, event organisation, or simply want to gain new skills and meet inspiring people, there is a place for you in our team!

As a volunteer, you will gain

✅ Practical experience in Erasmus+ projects
✅ New skills and competences
✅ Teamwork and international networking opportunities
✅ Participation in meaningful activities that support young people
✅ Volunteer Certificate and recognition of your contribution


If this sounds like you, visit acpelia.org under EU projects to learn more and apply!

https://www.acpelia.org/post/ka210you-harmonize-youth

06/08/2026

Looking for volunteers living in Cyprus for a long-term project! 🇨🇾

ACPELIA is happy to announce that, along with SKE PISSOURIOU is launching the implementation of the Erasmus+ KA210-YOU project CRAFTER – Creative Recycling Art For Transforming Environmental Responsibility, and we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our project team for the entire duration of the project (September 2026 – August 2028).

With research, international training course with north Macedonian and Lithuanian participants, and numerous local follow-up activities focused on
* Plastic upcycling.
* Artistic recycling.
* Environmental awareness.
* Green creativity.
* Community engagement.
* Inclusion of young people with fewer opportunities.
* Public exhibitions and awareness campaigns.

By joining the CRAFTER Volunteer Team you will:

* Gain valuable experience in Erasmus+ project implementation.
* Develop practical green skills and environmental competences.
* Learn innovative artistic recycling techniques.
* Improve leadership, teamwork and communication skills.
* Gain experience in youth work and non-formal education.
* Work alongside international partners and experts.
* Develop digital, creative and organisational skills.
* Build your CV through meaningful volunteering.
* Receive a Volunteer Agreement covering your involvement throughout the project.
* Become part of an international network promoting sustainability, creativity and active citizenship.

If this sounds like you, visit acpelia.org under EU projects to learn more and apply!

https://www.acpelia.org/post/crafter-creative-recycling-art-for-transforming-environmental-responsibility