“Raising awareness among students about the inclusion of people with disabilities is the foundation for changing the culture of the new generation towards diversity. If you want to change the world, start with children. This specific program constituted the first but most significant step towards awakening the local community and, consequently, the world in general.”

“This journey turned out to be unexpectedly constructive for everyone, both young and old. I believe it changed me as a person! I saw the world through different eyes…”

“It was an incredible experience for both us and our students, who began to activate on raising awareness of people around them about diversity.”

“Organizing a competition on the theme of refugee uprooting, as well as utilizing this software to present the school projects with personal testimonies, was an outstanding initiative. Participating schools presented notable projects and gained many benefits, both the students with their families and the educators.”

“The restructuring of school programs is necessary so as to include such activities within the school hours.”

"Map-making was what first drew me into joining the competition — and brought my school along with me. But in the end, it was the theme that really mattered. Bravo to Spotin, bravo for the choice of topic! I am certain that everyone involved learned something."

"I liked that we had to collaborate. The experience of interviewing people with mobility disabilities helped me better understand the issue and respect those around me more."

"The waterways of Drama are not just geographical features — they are our very identity. Through this storymap we discovered the richness of our natural heritage and understood its importance in every aspect of our lives. As students and future citizens, we commit to respecting and protecting this precious resource."

"The competition gave us the chance to discover how water — as a route, a challenge and a source of inspiration — became the foundation of our island's seafaring tradition. We also learned new digital mapping tools and told our stories in a contemporary way. Through this experience, we didn't just learn about the past — we brought it into the present, through our own eyes."

"Thank you for giving us, through the Map Competition, the opportunity to collaborate, organize activities, get to know the river of our city and discover its importance for all of us."

"Using geo-storytelling, we brought to light the places that connect Attica and Evros. A thread was woven linking roads, rivers, forests, caves, fortresses, Byzantine churches, refugee settlements, archaeological museums, local produce and neighbourhoods of our region with corresponding places in Evros."

“This course helped me understand that map storytelling is not only about using digital maps, but about combining storytelling, location, and multimedia to create meaningful learning experiences. It highlights how place-based narratives can support critical thinking and engagement in the classroom. Overall, map storytelling offers a powerful way to help students better understand real-world contexts through interactive and creative learning.”