HipHop4Hope Athens

About Athens

In June 2020 we created a new youth empowerment project in the multicultural city of Athens in Greece which has an extra focus on refugee and migrant youth. Our team of local Greeks and internationals provides free regular classes in various elements of HipHop culture. Therefore we are collaborating with housing projects, youth centers, local HipHop Crews and other organizations on the humanitarian field. In the classes our educators aim to rebuild and strengthen healthy values and principles.

Everyone deserves a community of belonging.

A community that gives the freedom to express the real self.

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Activities Projects and Programs

A community of growth.

A community of growth.

Regular HipHop Dance Classes

The regular open Hip Hop Classes are open for everyone and are led by the HipHop4Hope educators/instructors. Friendships between the participants evolve regardless of age, gender, nationality , religion, sexual orientation. We provide a safe space, where the participants can express themself and which promotes their well-being. Further we work with closed groups of youth to deepen the practice of our mission.

Community Event

Every month the local HipHop4Hope Athens Team hosts a community event to strengthen the community of the youth and the local HipHop scene. Therefore we often collaborate with other organizations as well as local HipHop projects/collectives. Monthly Community Events are activities such as Movie Nights, Workshops or Graffiti, Rap and Dance Jams to build empowering bridges between the diverse participants. 

Juicy Cruise Music Creations

Is a new project of HipHop4Hope, Musikarama and musical creatives. The project provides free music production and hosts a platform to represent the music diversity of young people. Many Youth from precarious living conditions are into music. We share our resources to enable them to produce their ideas. We give a space to unleash the creative energy, to learn about/accompany the music prodruction process and to connect with like minded people.

Youth Outreach

To enable more youth the possibility to learn about the power of HipHop culture, our team provides in regular periods “Inspiration Workshops” at shelters, youth centers and public spaces. These are teaser workshops, where the educators/instructors share a little bit of each element (Street Dance, Graffiti, Rap, DJing, MCing, Knowledge). After these workshops we start new “Regular Groups” or integrate them into the open classes. The Community Events are also part of the Youth Outreach. Many youth are just passing by and are getting inspired to join the HipHop4Hope community. 

Testimonials

  • "I’ve been a part of hiphope4hope since 2021 it’s been a blessing to me i mean i think that was the best decision being a part of this community it’s family to me i mean alot of bad things happened with me in my past but I’ve learned and improved myself being in this community alot. i hope i could come back soon and be with my family soon.❤️🙏🏽"

    S. H., 19 year old participant

  • "A group called hiphop4hope Athens, from whom I was able to learn methods of solidarity. Informative dances. Getting to know all kinds of dances. a kind of sport Friendship. Getting to know a new culture. Getting to know a new way of life. Meeting experienced people. Happy people. I am very thankful for the experiences I was able to get from this group called hiphop4hope Athens."

    I. R., 16 year old participant

  • HH4H is my favourite social project in Athens. The positivity and enthusiasm they bring to gloomy, underserved neighbourhoods has to be seen to be believed and the truest measure of their impact on these communities. In my 5 years of work in the humanitarian sector, I have never seen so many children and parents asking “when are you coming back?” after a sessions by HH4H!

    Lefti of Free Movement Skateboarding - skateboarding in solidarity

  • “Before Hiphop i was like zero friends then i started hiphop and met a lot of different friends. I learnt hh4h many things how to share your creativity, talent,be confidence, enjoying trainings and keep energy. i really exciting to be a part hh4h community and also like meeting new people, events and battles. i really really appreciate Mr Chris who share us everything his efforts and knowledge of hip hop."

     A., 22 year old participant