Interactive workshops in Greek Schools

REM Heritage brought Holocaust education, historical reflection and creative storytelling into two secondary schools in the Attica region of Greece. Through two interactive workshops implemented by KMOP, 101 students aged 15-16 explored the Holocaust and the Second World War, with particular attention to the local experiences in Greece.

Each four-hour workshop combined historical learning with dialogue, oral history and creative activities. Students discussed historical memory, antisemitism, racism, exclusion, human rights and democratic responsibility. They also viewed selected excerpts from A Kiss to the Children (Φιλιά εις τα παιδιά) by Vassilis Loules, a documentary presenting the childhood experiences of Greek Jewish Holocaust survivors.

Inspired by the historical material, survivor testimonies and classroom discussions, students created artistic works expressing their individual and collective interpretations. Working individually and in groups, they presented their creations to their classmates and developed short messages or hashtags capturing the meaning of their work.

By becoming creators of new narratives, students were encouraged to engage actively with historical memory rather than simply receive information about the past. Their contributions demonstrate how participatory and arts-based education can strengthen critical thinking, empathy and awareness of the importance of protecting human rights and democratic values.