The educational program “DESMOI. Mapping stories that connect us to Evros” was designed and implemented by DIAZOMA Association and Spotin, with the aim of highlighting stories that link different regions of Greece to the rich cultural and natural heritage of the borderland of Evros.

Harnessing the power of digital maps and geo-narratives, students from schools in Evros, Kalamata, Tripoli, Thessaloniki, Athens, East Attica and Pella explored the area, discovering shared elements with their living place. Roads, rivers, forests, caves, fortresses, Byzantine churches, refugee settlements, archaeological museums, local agricultural products, sericulture, oak forests of Evros devastated by wildfires and decorative patterns from Evros’ folk art became the raw material for weaving bonds (desmoi) – geographical, historical, cultural and emotional.

The participants were trained by Spotin in the use of geo-technologies, while the technological tools used during the program were provided free of charge to the schools upon request.

The program’s Digital Library is available at https://desmoievros.gr/category/geo-afigiseis/