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Empower society through citizen engagement and better governance
The Foundation identifies new ways to improve democratic processes and the role of culture in allowing them to flourish. We engage in constructive conversation with experts and citizens to form policy-oriented solutions, and drive them forward to ensure lasting change.
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TEENS WORKSHOP ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Following the Greek government’s proposed regulatory framework on minors’ access to social networks, the Democracy & Culture Foundation organized a workshop on March 14, 2026, bringing together experts from fields including medicine, law enforcement, academia, research and the arts, alongside teenagers themselves through a deliberation process.
The workshop explored teenagers’ lived experiences with social media, their concerns and positive perceptions and developed practical proposals addressed to schools, parents, the state, social media platforms and young people themselves.
The Democracy & Culture Foundation advocates for the inclusion of teenagers’ perspectives in the national dialogue on digital policy for children and young people.
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THE ATHENS DEMOCRACY FORUM
The 2026 Athens Democracy Forum will take place September 29 - October 1 in Athens, where we will confront democracy's uncertain legacy in this era of turbulence, ask why it still matters and explore how it must evolve to remain fit for the challenges of the 21st century.
ART FOR TOMORROW
Since 2015, Art for Tomorrow has been exploring how culture can be a catalyst for social and economic development in conjunction with the promotion of democratic values. Every year, in different host cities, Art for Tomorrow explores the interplay of politics and culture, the rise of technology, the fallout from the climate crisis, the rise in inequalities, the role of institutions and the overarching social impact of the arts.
