Below are several of the learning spaces which are explored through the 'Humans of Greece' initiative.
E-Space
'Humans of Greece' uses the e-space to exhibit these young women's artwork. The internet is what gives refugees a voice and is the way forward to sharing their stories and ultimately what will help the end this crisis.
While exhibitions will also be run throughout Western Europe, spreading the word about this crisis and sharing these girls stories is reliant on the use of social media.
The use of phones in refugee camps is extremely important. From social media and navigation tools, they are an important way of communication. Messaging, making phone calls and translation services that a phone provides is crucial to many asylum seekers making the long journey to Europe (Gillespie, 2016). Students are encouraged to use their phones to share their stories and photograph the camp and then share these perspectives online.
A young Syrian girl looking through photos on her father's smartphone (Mercy Corps, 2016)
Group Learning Space
The Humans of Greece initiative is a safe space for young women. The project aims to have students create not just artwork, but create a community which they can work within and seek help and advice from. Students aren't restricted to working in a group or independently and are encouraged to work however they feel comfortable. However, whether students choose to work in a group or independently the initiative still promotes a group learning space. Sharing ideas, stories and influences are encouraged and are an important part of creating a safe environment for these women.
Reza with photography students at Kawergosk refugee camp. Part of his Exile Voices art initiative ("Exile Voices", 2015).