From 7 to 10 October 2026, representatives of the Association of South-Western Municipalities (ASWM) took part in the second international event of the GROW project – Green Rights and Opportunities for Women, funded under the European Union’s Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) programme. The meeting was hosted by the Municipality of Serifos, the Greek partner in the project.

At the heart of the programme was the transnational workshop “Green Pathways – Women’s Roles in Sustainable Cities”, where each partner organisation presented experiences, challenges and good practices from its own country. The ASWM team introduced the partners to the role of women in building sustainable cities and communities in Bulgaria.

A guided tour of the island showed how nature protection and sustainable development come together in the life of a small island community.

The meeting brought together the partners and the local community of Serifos, creating space for open dialogue and the exchange of ideas.

For ASWM, the meeting was a valuable opportunity to share experience with European partners and to build lasting professional connections. The partners are already preparing for the next project activities.

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