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Cultivating Hope – Harvesting Change Project (CH-HC)

“Planting Knowledge, Creating Opportunities”

New Agriculture New Generation, in collaboration with PRAKSIS and with the support of the Citi Foundation, is implementing, from February 2025 and for a duration of two years, the program “Cultivating Hope – Harvesting Change Project (CH-HC)”, under the central message “Planting Knowledge, Creating Opportunities.”

Tackling Homelessness through Education and Employment

Homelessness is one of the most complex social issues of modern societies, affecting thousands of people in Greece. The CH-HC program aims to provide meaningful opportunities for integration and empowerment through training and hands-on experience in the agrifood and tourism sectors — two industries with significant growth and employment potential.

Through a holistic framework of education and practical training, participants gain access to educational seminars, on-the-job experience and theoretical instruction delivered by specialized professionals.

The practical training will take place in vegetable gardens, offering participants hands-on experience in cultivation and land care, while also engaging them in theoretical modules that promote environmental awareness, professional readiness and personal empowerment.

A Two-Year Program with Meaningful Social Impact

The CH-HC program aims to reach at least 300 beneficiaries, providing free participation and the opportunity for genuine social and economic inclusion.

Trainings will be conducted in five cycles over the two-year period, with November 2025 marking the launch of the first training cycle in Attica.

To express interest, participants can fill out the application form HERE.

For more information, please contact Ms. Ioanna Tabaki:
📞 +30 6985866432
📧 [email protected]

Global Support for Local Impact

The Global Innovation Challenge supports innovative initiatives that address economic and social challenges in low-income communities around the world.

The main goals of the program include:

  • developing skills and professional qualifications,

  • providing personalized support,

  • enhancing employability in the agri-food and tourism sectors, and

  • promoting entrepreneurship.

Learn more
Read the Program Information Sheet HERE.

Green Skills | 2nd Cycle of BE Future READY

Free, certified green skills training for young people in the agrifood sector

This is the first open initiative of the BE Future READY programme!

New Agriculture New Generation announces that applications are now open for the 2nd Green Skills Training Cycle, the first open educational initiative of the BE Future READY (Bridge to Employment: Future READY) programme. Implemented by New Agriculture New Generation in collaboration with ActionAid and with the support of the Citi Foundation, the programme aims to provide a meaningful bridge to sustainable employment for more than 500 young people across Greece.

The Green Skills initiative

The initiative consists of four training cycles, each lasting 60 hours, with the aim of engaging a total of 240 participants. The training is provided entirely free of charge and leads to ACTA certification. The implementation period runs from July 2026 to December 2027, while participation takes place online through CULTIVATE, New Agriculture New Generation’s educational platform.

Programme training content

The thematic modules were carefully designed, drawing on New Agriculture New Generation’s extensive experience in implementing educational programmes and business acceleration initiatives in the agrifood sector. A dedicated survey was also conducted among potential participants to identify the topics that are of greatest interest to them.

The thematic modules include:

  • Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture
  • Sustainable Business Models (Marketing & Business Model Canvas)
  • Water Management and Efficient Use of Resources
  • Climate Resilience and Adaptation to Climate Change
  • Renewable Energy Sources and Sustainability
  • Organic Farming
  • Biodiversity and Ecosystem Protection
  • Sustainable Consumer Choices in Food Systems
  • Carbon Farming
  • Introduction to Agricultural Circularity
  • Green Technologies and Digitalisation
  • Green Certifications, Traceability and ESG in the Agrifood Sector

The training material has been prepared by experienced and specialised agronomists and trainers from New Agriculture New Generation to provide a comprehensive introduction to the sector, sustainable practices and modern technologies.

Who Is It For?

The programme is aimed at young people aged 15–24 who wish to develop their skills or enhance their professional readiness in the agrifood sector. Young people aged 25–29 may also participate in selected initiatives.

Priority is given to unemployed and underemployed young people, young people from rural and semi-urban areas, women in the agrifood sector, young people from low-income households, and young people with a migrant or refugee background.

Why Participate?

The green transition is creating new needs and opportunities in the labour market. Businesses are increasingly seeking young professionals who understand sustainability, organic farming, carbon farming and new technologies. Through the Green Skills Training, you gain certified knowledge free of charge, strengthen your CV, learn with complete flexibility and become part of a network of more than 500 young people—opening the door to the agrifood sector and real employment opportunities.

How to Apply

Applications are open from 22 September until the first 60 applications have been received on a first-come, first-served basis, or no later than 25 October 2026.

If applications for the first cycle exceed 60, additional applicants who meet the eligibility criteria will be able to attend the training during a subsequent cycle, which will open in early 2027.

Submit your APPLICATION now.

More information is available on the official website: BEFUTUREADY.GR.

Olive Cultivation and Olive Oil Production Seminar

The aim of this specific open and modern seminar is to provide participants – in a short period of time – with introductory knowledge and important basic information on olive tree care.

The topics covered include olive tree pruning, plant physiology, appropriate cultivation techniques, plant protection methods, and the use of irrigation systems.

Simple, fast, on your own time

This webinar is asynchronous and can be followed at your own pace, allowing you to grow your knowledge whenever and however you want.

This course is addressed to:

• Olive growers, whether professionally or supplementarily involved.

• Professionals from the entire value chain of olives and olive oil, such as olive mill owners, processors, and traders.

• Students and young professionals: Individuals who wish to gain knowledge about olives.

Meet the Instructor, Dimitrios Psathas:

Dimitrios Psathas is a lecturer at Perrotis College of the American Farm School in Thessaloniki, specializing in Olive Cultivation and Olive Oil Processing Systems. As the founder of Klea Premium Goods, he plays a leading role in ensuring the quality of the company’s products. With extensive experience as an Agronomist Consultant, he has made significant contributions to olive grove management and the production of high-quality extra virgin olive oil. He is a certified olive oil taster and has been recognized in various competitions and research programs.