Schedia in Greek means “Raft”“Schedia,” founded in 1987, is a non-profit organization seeking to: ·       Defend human rights with an emphasis on children’s and youngsters’ rights ·       Promote pedagogical research and artistic experimentation.  “Schedia” has focused its activities primarily on the use of art as a mean to promote respect for diversity.  Up to the present, these activities include: Research on social and pedagogical issues Planning and implementation of pilot social intervention projects based on artistic activities as a mean for the promotion of respect for diversity in Greece and abroad Teachers training sessions and experiential workshops on anti-bias education approaches. Development of educational material both printed and audiovisual Organisation of national and international cultural events or conferences on inclusive policies and approaches. Networking on national and international level for the promotion of human rights with an emphasis on children’s rights.  “Schedia” is a member of the: Childs Rights Advocacy Network CRANInternational Network STAND UPInformal Network for the "Rights of Children on the Move" coordinated by the Greek Ombudsman for the rights of the child. Schedia has collaborated with the Universities of Athens, Thessaloniki and Ioannina for the implementation of training programs and with many governmental agencies for the implementation of intervention projects in Greece.Up to now, Schedia has supported 7.000 children and has trained 3.500 professionals of the educational and social sector regarding respect for diversity in Greece and abroad.In 2017, Schedia was awarded by the Greek Open University for its work on the support of vulnerable social groups.The results of the action/research pilot projects implemented by Schedia are described in various publications (printed and audiovisual).