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Niki Koutsoftides wearing a scuff of Ugandan flag print, taking a picture at Running-Fluent Initiative’s intercultural exchange event

Small Ideas, Big Changes: Empowering Communities in Limassol

Niki Koutsoftides, Cyprus, Age 27

From small ideas to impactful change.

From a young age, I’ve been passionate about telling stories that inspire and create impact. This passion evolved into a drive to craft meaningful change when I joined the Running-Fluent Initiative. Here, I found the perfect platform to amplify underrepresented voices (asylum seekers, refugees, those with physical and mental disabilities etc), promote environmental awareness, and contribute to building stronger communities.


With support from the European Solidarity Corps in our project ‘‘innovative creation and development of a green and health community’’ I co-managed creative workshops that blended Greek language lessons to migrants with action, spearheaded impactful campaigns, and mobilized volunteers to transform Limassol into a greener, more inclusive, and vibrant city. I also worked closely with local organisations, companies and community groups, fostering collaboration and encouraging individuals of all ages to take part in shaping a sustainable future.


This journey has been a powerful reminder that even the smallest ideas, when nurtured with teamwork and a shared vision, can grow into movements that spark lasting change.

Updated on An Luan, 13/01/2025