By Charles Werner, Global Kiter Foundation

To mark Global Wind Day 2012 the Global Kiter Foundation, in partnership with Enel Green Power Hellas, is putting together a special weekend of activities dedicated to education and empowerment – including kite flying lessons! The event is focused on discovering wind, its power and the possibilities it holds to change our world.

The weekend is taking place in Karystos and Nea Stira, South Evia on the 9th and 10th of June- slightly earlier than GWD due to the national Greek elections taking place the weekend of the 15th.

The weekend is dedicated to teaching the next generation about the power of the wind. Special workshops will show children and their families about the fun that can be had with the wind, and the importance of our environment. The weekend will also show how fun elements can be mixed with community involvement to empower others.

Timetable of events:

Saturday, June 9th, 2012

Nea Stira

Participants: the children of Almiropotamos and Stira
Venue: Venus Beach Hotel

•    10.30 – 11.15: “Wind Energy & Environment in the 21st century”, Ioannis Paravantis, Assistant Professor, International and European Studies, University of Piraeus
•     11.15 – 13.00: Creative workshops at Venus Beach Hotel
•    13.15 – 15.30: Kite lessons by Global Kiter Foundation at Trochalos beach, Nea Stira

Karistos

Participants: the children of Karistos & Marmari
Venue: Anastasia Hotel

•    12.30 – 13.15:  “Wind Energy & Environment in the 21st century”, Ioannis Paravantis, Assistant Professor. International and European Studies, University of Piraeus
•    13.15 – 15.30: Creative workshops at Anastasia Hotel
•    15.30 – 17.30 Kite lessons by Global Kiter Foundation at Trochalos beach, Nea Stira

Sunday, June 10th, 2012

Nea Stira
Participants: the children of Nea Stira
Venue: Venus Beach Hotel

•    10.30 – 11.15: “Wind Energy & Environment in the 21st century”, Ioannis Paravantis, Assistant Professor, International and European Studies, University of Piraeus
•    11.15 – 13.00: Creative workshops at Venus Beach Hotel
•    13.15 – 15.00: Kite lessons by Global Kiter Foundation at Trochalos beach, Nea Stira

If you would like further details, email us.

The Global Kiter Foundation, established in 2011, uses wind in sport to enrich the lives of people with physical disabilities.
Special workshops introduce the skills needed to learn how to kitesurf. This is an incredible sport that simply uses the power of the wind to help you ride on water, land or snow. GKF believes everyone should be able to experience the freedom and inspiration you have when you are out in the elements.
Ongoing courses then train them to become independent using specially adapted seats, boards and buggies.
Find out more by visiting our blog and website!

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