As the year winds down, we wanted to send a simple message from Skala Eressos. Thank you — to everyone who stood by us this year. To the women who travelled, returned, volunteered, helped out, collaborated, worked behind the scenes, or stayed connected from afar. None of this happens on its own, and we don’t […]

Sappho Women can now confirm the dates for the next International Eressos Women’s Festival. The festival will take place from 9–19 September 2026 in Skala Eressos, Lesvos. Following our 25th anniversary edition, we’ve made the decision to return to a shorter, focused programme.

When the festival ended last September, many people told us it felt special, that it was the biggest and best one yet. And yes, this was absolutely true. The 25th anniversary edition was a success, and we’re proud of it. But now that the dust has settled, what has stayed with us isn’t just the […]

The Eressos Tourism Association (Φορέας Ανάπτυξης & Προβολής Ερεσού) is a local non-profit organisation working to support and promote tourism in Eressos. Beyond visitor information and event coordination, the association plays an active role in village life. This includes practical initiatives such as participation in the Let’s Do It Greece volunteer campaign, as well as […]

In 2024, Sappho Women delivered EmpowerHER, a short-term capacity-building project focused on women within the LBTIQ+ community, with particular attention to the local context of Lesvos. The project was delivered alongside the International Eressos Women’s Festival and supported through a grant from ELC (EuroCentralAsian Lesbian Community), co-funded by the European Union. The project was designed […]

In June 2024, Sappho Women participated in EuroPride in Thessaloniki. This took place in a different context from our usual work in Skala Eressos, but it was relevant to us as an organisation that operates within wider lesbian and LGBTQI+ networks in Greece and beyond. We held an information booth at the Pride Fair over […]

Sappho Women will take part in EuroPride 2024, hosted in Thessaloniki in June. EuroPride is an annual European event focusing on LGBTQI+ visibility and rights, hosted each year by a different city. Information Booth Sappho Women will host an information booth at the Pride Fair from 25 to 30 June. This presence provides an opportunity […]

The volunteer’s nationwide campaign “Let’s Do It Greece” is coordinated by Eressos Tourism Association with the invaluable contribution of “Fanias” Cultural Association, Fishermen’s Association, Tourist Accommodation Association, the parent’s association from Elementary and pre-school, and Sappho Women. We carry out voluntary cleaning, landscaping and aesthetic upgrading of our villages.

Empowering Women, Building a Stronger Community Sappho Women is excited to share a new project, “EmpowerHER,” that aims to empower women within the global LBTIQ community, with a particular focus on Lesvos, Greece. The project seeks to create a supportive environment for personal and professional development through connection, practical skill-building, and active participation. We are extremely […]

Once again, Sappho Women are striking the IWD pose. This year’s theme “Inspire Inclusion” resonates with us; now in our 24th year, it’s time for us to reflect as we recognise our role in fostering and promoting inclusion. We are passionate about bringing women together from across the globe; those with a shared vision of […]