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The organization "New Agriculture New Generation" aims to create career and entrepreneurship opportunities for youth in the Agrifood sector in Greece. The organization was established under the initiative and with the founding support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), as part of its "Recharging The Youth" program.
The goal of the Social Farming 360o program was to use social farming as a tool for education, skills development, and the social reintegration of incarcerated individuals within correctional institutions. Through sustainable agricultural production, professional development, and psychosocial support activities, the program aimed to strengthen participants’ employability and support their preparation for life after release. At the same time, it contributed to food security and sustainable food production within correctional facilities.
The Social Farming 360o program was primarily addressed to incarcerated men and women in correctional institutions across Greece, aiming to support education, skills development, and social reintegration. The initiative also involved agricultural and technical staff within the correctional facilities, as well as collaborating trainers and support professionals.
January 2024 – December 2025 | A two-year social farming, training, and social reintegration program implemented in correctional institutions across Greece.
The Social Farming 360ο program was designed to connect sustainable agricultural production with the social reintegration of vulnerable groups through training, skills development, and psychosocial support activities implemented in correctional facilities.
Implemented in six correctional institutions across Greece, the program included thematic areas such as regenerative agriculture, olive cultivation, medicinal and aromatic plants, food safety, and food production, alongside employability and social support activities.
The initiative brought together civil society organizations, public institutions, and specialized partners, combining technical training, professional development, and psychosocial support.
A key characteristic of the program is the implementation of a multi-level social farming model within correctional environments, where sustainable food production is linked with education, skills development, and preparation for the labor market.
The program approaches sustainability through social, educational, and productive dimensions, while strengthening collaboration between public institutions and civil society organizations.
The Social Farming 360ο program contributed to the development of partnerships among civil society organizations, public institutions, and specialized partners, contributing to the implementation of a multi-level intervention model within correctional environments.
Through the initiative, Νέα Γεωργία Νέα Γενιά expanded its experience and expertise in actions linking sustainable agricultural production with education, skills development, and support for vulnerable groups.
At the same time, the participation of agricultural and technical staff within the correctional institutions contributed to knowledge transfer and the continuation of technical practices beyond the training activities.
Implementation across six correctional institutions strengthened the organization’s capacity to coordinate complex social and educational actions.
In addition, the organization’s selection in the Global Innovation Challenge for food security contributed to the international recognition of the initiative and the exchange of experience with other organizations and projects.
Six correctional institutions across Greece, in Chania, Argolida, Volos, Halkidiki, and Thebes, including the Drug Rehabilitation Center for Incarcerated Individuals, where training and social reintegration activities were implemented.
The Social Farming 360o program was implemented through a meaningful collaboration among civil society organizations, public institutions, and international foundations, highlighting the importance of partnerships in promoting social inclusion in practice.
The program was designed and implemented by Νέα Γεωργία Νέα Γενιά, with the support of Citi Foundation, as part of the Global Innovation Challenge for food security, in which the organization was selected among 50 organizations worldwide.
A key role was played by the collaboration with the General Secretariat for Anti-Crime Policy of the Ministry of Citizen Protection, which enabled the effective integration of the program within correctional institutions and its connection with reintegration policies.
At the same time, ActionAid implemented the employability and professional development component, while Πύλη Ελευθερίας implemented the psychosocial support and social inclusion component for participants.
The active participation of agricultural and technical staff within the correctional institutions, as well as the program’s trainers and partners, also played an important role in ensuring knowledge transfer and supporting the continuity of the interventions beyond the implementation period.
This collaborative model was a key factor in the program’s implementation, enabling the development of an integrated approach that combined agricultural education with social support and professional empowerment.
The Social Farming 360ο program contributed to the development of partnerships among civil society organizations, public institutions, and specialized partners, contributing to the implementation of a multi-level intervention model within correctional environments.
Through the initiative, Νέα Γεωργία Νέα Γενιά expanded its experience and expertise in actions linking sustainable agricultural production with education, skills development, and support for vulnerable groups.
At the same time, the participation of agricultural and technical staff within the correctional institutions contributed to knowledge transfer and the continuation of technical practices beyond the training activities.
Implementation across six correctional institutions strengthened the organization’s capacity to coordinate complex social and educational actions.
In addition, the organization’s selection in the Global Innovation Challenge for food security contributed to the international recognition of the initiative and the exchange of experience with other organizations and projects.
