We invite you to an inspiring one-day symposium at the Olympic Stadium on April 26, 2025, at 10:00, dedicated to exploring the transformative impact of artistic sports in addressing war trauma.
This symposium is part of the European project Sport2Treat aiming to highlight innovative approaches that use movement, dance, and physical expression as powerful tools for emotional healing and social inclusion for Ukrainian children who have relocated in Greece due to the war.
Olympic Stadium | 26 April 2025 | 10:00
ABOUT THE SYMBOSIUM
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The symposium will provide a platform to present the project’s objectives, execution phases, and
key results, while fostering discussions on how this approach can be extended to different
regions and communities affected by conflict. Experts, practitioners, policymakers, and
stakeholders from various disciplines will come together to share insights and best practices on
using artistic sports as a method of psychological support and community rebuilding.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This symposium is open to professionals in the fields of sports, psychology, social work, education, and humanitarian aid, as well as policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in the intersection of artistic exercise and trauma recovery.
Agenda
10:00 – 10:30 | Check-in and Registration
Participant arrival and on-site registration
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10:30 – 10:50 | Welcome Speeches
Greetings from organizers and invited representatives
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10:50 – 11:20 | Project Overview
Presentation of the Sport to Treat objectives and execution phases
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11:20 – 12:00 | Presentation of Results
Sharing the achievements and impact of the program
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12:00 – 12:45 | Discussion Panel
How to expand the approach to other areas and countries
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12:45 – 13:00 | Coffee Break
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13:00 – 13:30 | Final Discussion & Q&A
Open floor for questions, ideas, and participant contributions
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13:30 – 14:00 | Feedback Survey and Closing
Participants complete a short feedback form
Closing remarks
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Speakers
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Despoina Kasinaki | Lead Dance Teacher
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Anastasia Papadak | Representative from HFCCD
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Olesia Zolotniuk | Representative from Ukrainian Women in Greece
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Svitlana Bilous | Lead for Program Evaluation
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Katrin Riabenkaya | Representative from parents
