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Final report on your GYSD community action

“Celebrating 35 years of youth changing the world, Global Youth Service Day
(April 28-30, 2023) is the longest-running annual youth participation event in the
world and the only one that asks all youth ages 5-25 to find meaning and
purpose by working together for the common good.”

Title: name of the community Action carried out:

Bike-Riding /The 4th Junior High School of Chios,Greece

Name of the volunteers/ group name:

Kalia T. , Despina K. , Nicole T. , George S. , Chris C.

Problem addressed: Bicycle riding is considered to be the best mode of transportation on our
island, however many people prefer to use their cars or motorbikes.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/
1PQiLQs482VkRKO8OrnnMzL9ABsELwgIkTHY3T62Efpc/edit?usp=sharing

Action Plan:

● We planned to encourage the use of a bicycle as the best mode of transportation for
Sustainable Cities and Good Health and Well Being.SDG 3 and 11
● We shared our ideas on the twinspace forum with the Italian students and on padlet
https://it.padlet.com/mariateresa_rug/architectural-barriers-and-state-of-the-roads-
kctawczx5113ys03
● We gave short presentations to our classmates about the benefits of cycling and bike
transportation and invited them to participate in Bike to School Day!

IMPLEMENTATION

● We organised a Bike to School Day and took photos and videos of the students.Our
cyclists shared with us some of the reasons they enjoy bikes so much.
● 15/05/23
● About 60 students
● We had to postpone the action several times due to bad weather.
● Students of our school collaborated with us.
● Everyone really enjoyed this action.We anticipated on having more participants but
the weather conditions were unstable. Next year we plan to encourage our parents
and teachers to join us and do more activities on the benefits of cycling.
Share here a link to the copy of the registration of the action on the GYSD website (PDF
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REFLECTION

What was the impact of this action on your personal development?

● Personal Growth: Students developed their collaborative, social and initiative skills.
● Significance: This action was important because our cyclists set a great example for
other students encouraging them to start cycling.
● Lessons Learned:Bike riding does not only improve our physical state but it has a
positive impact on our mental health as well. It also is the most environmentally
friendly mode of transportation.We plan to organise a day like this every year.

PRESENTATION

https://www.canva.com/design/DAFcLLTN9ik/CBGaUQT3E8Cq4DPcQjoqTw/watch?
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Link to the report video

https://clipchamp.com/watch/51W1bbydwL0

Date: 24/05/23

The 4th Junior High School of Chios,Greece

Teacher

Chrisa Hatzisavva

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