Young women rising, learning and creating change.

Olga Galanomati is the founder and group representative of EMERGE. She is a motivated and creative youth worker with a strong interest in personal development, history, memory, culture and the built environment. As an architectural engineering student, she has developed knowledge in art and architectural history, restoration and design.

Her first Erasmus+ experiences inspired her to become more actively involved in her local community. She has since developed project-management and facilitation skills through European youth initiatives. Olga also has more than four years of experience in youth summer camps, where she designed original games and activities for children and teenagers, supported participants' wellbeing and helped manage conflicts.

Her volunteering experience includes work as a tour guide, event facilitator and contributor to initiatives connecting local NGOs with European opportunities.

Olympia Toufexi is the Project Coordinator of EMERGE. She is a graduate of International and European Studies at the University of Macedonia, with a focus on diplomacy, global affairs and human connections. Her traineeships with NRDC-GR and UNESCO expanded her understanding of international relations and global organisations.

Olympia has volunteered from a young age and has four years of experience in summer camps as a participant and group leader. Through these roles, she strengthened her organisational, communication and leadership skills while coordinating activities and supporting teamwork.

Her passion for dance and theatre gives her a creative and empathetic approach to facilitating relationships among diverse groups.

Eleftheria "Eri" Gogou is a grounded and positively motivated young person who approaches learning and youth work with openness, curiosity and enthusiasm. She values meaningful exchange and enjoys exploring creative and experiential ways of learning in diverse environments.

She has participated in Erasmus+ projects both as a participant and as a facilitator in non-formal and participatory learning processes. Her background in Early Childhood Education has strengthened her interest in human behaviour, development and learning.

Eri is motivated to continue growing through practical experience, cooperation and intercultural exchange.

Christina Alexandri is the Logistics Manager of EMERGE. She is passionate about special education, inclusion and cultural diversity and is currently studying special education.

For three years, Christina participated in a summer camp as a support person for people with disabilities. This experience strengthened her communication skills, patience and ability to adapt activities to individual needs. She has also gained experience in team coordination, event organisation and volunteering programmes for international visitors to Greece.

Her knowledge of inclusion, autism and mental health challenges supports EMERGE in creating activities that are welcoming, respectful and carefully organised.

Elissavet Kaplani is the Social Media Manager of EMERGE. She is an International Relations student with a strong interest in global affairs, mental health, cultural awareness, European values and social justice.

Her participation in European projects has deepened her understanding of the European Union and strengthened her motivation to create positive social change. Her professional experience includes administrative support, inventory management, client communication and working effectively under demanding conditions.

Elissavet also has experience in photography, which supports her creative approach to social media, storytelling and public communication.