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What is one of the primary goals of Soma Akriton?
What is one of the primary goals of Soma Akriton?
- To create a national youth competition
- To promote competitive sports among youth
- To provide knowledge and ideas to Cypriot youth (correct)
- To establish political parties in Cyprus
Which of the following activities is NOT conducted by Soma Akriton?
Which of the following activities is NOT conducted by Soma Akriton?
- Hikes and survival excursions
- Raising awareness about environmental issues
- Youth political rallies (correct)
- Organizing youth groups by age
How are the youth groups organized within Soma Akriton?
How are the youth groups organized within Soma Akriton?
- By geographical locations across Cyprus
- By age groups (correct)
- By interests in specific environmental topics
- By academic performance
What support has Soma Akriton received from external organizations?
What support has Soma Akriton received from external organizations?
What aspect of environmental protection has Soma Akriton successfully campaigned against?
What aspect of environmental protection has Soma Akriton successfully campaigned against?
Flashcards
Soma Akriton
Soma Akriton
An independent youth group in Cyprus focused on education, citizenship, and the environment.
Nature Exploration
Nature Exploration
Soma Akriton's activities involving hikes and survival excursions to encourage nature study and observation.
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Soma Akriton's campaign focus to raise awareness and encourage environmentally friendly practices.
Youth Groups (Ages)
Youth Groups (Ages)
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European Union Funding
European Union Funding
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Plastic Bag Campaign
Plastic Bag Campaign
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Civil Defense
Civil Defense
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Quality of Life
Quality of Life
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General Knowledge
General Knowledge
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Study Notes
Soma Akriton - An Independent Youth Group
- Founded in 1998, a group of concerned Cypriots
- Aims to be independent, democratic, and modern
- Located in Kaimakli, Nicosia
- Focuses on offering knowledge, good citizenship, environmental awareness
- Five main areas of interest: nature, environment, civil defense, quality of life, general knowledge
- Divided into age groups (6-11, 12-15, 16-18, over 18)
- Meets every Saturday afternoon from September to June
- Led by a leader and 2-3 assistants
- Members are university/college graduates with experience
Nature Exploration
- Hiking, expeditions, and survival excursions in Cyprus
- Focus on nature study, observation, and scientific discovery
- Aims to provide invaluable knowledge of natural settings
- Understanding life cycles, soil types, surfaces, and uniqueness in nature
Protection of the Environment
- Raising awareness and campaigning for environmental protection
- Received EU financial support for "Save the Planet" campaign
- Successfully campaigned against plastic bags (EU support)
- UN funding for a "greener" approach to consumerism
- Plastic bag use in Cyprus decreased dramatically
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