The Municipality of Ayia Napa, through the institution of the Open School, is launching the new program "Open Lifelong Learning for All: Seminars - Lectures - Experiential Workshops", which is aimed at adults, parents, teachers, tourism professionals and the wider public of the local community.
The program is implemented in the Municipal Districts of Ayia Napa and Dasos Achna, with the aim of enhancing lifelong learning, personal and professional development, as well as promoting social cohesion and culture. Through actions open and accessible to all, the Open School seeks to cultivate knowledge, communication and connection between community members.
The first thematic unit is entitled “Communication Bridges: Words that Build – Words that Tear Down” and is an experiential meeting dedicated to meaningful communication and empathy. Participants will have the opportunity to share experiences, connect and discover new ways of communicating that strengthen human relationships.
The meetings will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the Achna Forest Primary School “Fotis Pittas”, at 18:30, and on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at the Ayia Napa Cultural Center “Georgos Seferis”, at 18:30. The speaker of the unit is Dr. Koula Erotokritou, Lecturer in the Department of Psychology & Social Sciences at Frederick University and Supervisor of the “Neighborhood Social Worker” Program of the Ayia Napa Municipality.
The actions are part of the "Neighborhood Social Worker" Program, supported by the "Restructuring of Social Welfare Services" project, within the framework of the "THALEIA 2021–2027" Cohesion Policy Program, co-funded by the European Union.
The second thematic unit, “Every Age a New Beginning”, is an experiential workshop that highlights the power of age and active and creative life at every stage. Through participatory actions, participants will practice techniques for physical and mental well-being. The unit will take place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Achna Forest Primary School “Fotis Pittas”, and on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Ayia Napa Cultural Center “Georgos Seferis”, at 18:30. The speaker is Andri Nikolaou, Social Worker of the “Neighborhood Social Worker” Program.
The third thematic unit, “DIY Care Products: Knowledge & Practice in Cosmetology for Safe Use at Home”, presents the basic principles of cosmetology with practical application. Participants will learn about common ingredients of care products, emphasizing materials of natural origin, and will prepare a handmade hand cleaner/antiseptic. The activity will take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2025, at the Ayia Napa Cultural Center “Georgos Seferis”, at 18:30, under the guidance of Niki Tofallis, Chemist, Environmentalist and Botanist.
The program includes rich Thematic Units, such as Culture and Creativity, Professional Development and Tourism, Society and Citizenship, Health and Wellbeing, Personal Development and Empowerment, as well as Parenthood and Family. Participation is free for everyone.
For more information, call 23-816312, visit the Ayia Napa Municipality website www.agianapa.org.cy and the Agia Napa Municipality Facebook page.
