In The Squatted Community of προσφυγικα (Prosfygika), comradeship, communal property, solidarity, mutual aid, and collective care are not just empty words but a lived practice in everyday reality.
It has existed as a unique self-administered and liberated neighbourhood in the heart of Athens for 16 years. In its 8 building blocks, 400 inhabitants from 27 different countries, speaking 20 different languages, with different religions, ideologies, ages, and backgrounds, not only live but struggle and organise together. Structures like a communal bakery, a children’s structure, an autonomous women’s structure, a health structure and open assemblies have been built over the years.
Prosfygika is a striking example of a place where the universal struggle for justice, dignity and self-determination has materialised. We understand the importance and necessity of such grounds, whether we travel to physically join the struggle or find inspiration and strength in knowing the collective heartbeat of resistance is alive.
Today, the community stands in direct opposition to the Greek state’s “redevelopment” plan, which seeks to displace its inhabitants and repurpose the prime urban space in central Athens as part of their broader gentrification effort. To protect their rights, their community and their living space, as well as the historical and collective memory of the buildings (which are listed as a monument of modern history), the community has proposed its own phased renovation plan. This would allow all residents to remain on site and the historic building to be safely preserved and renovated.
We ask for your financial support to continue with collective works and support for its defence. It is our revolutionary duty to create and defend communities against the violence of the state and capital wherever we are. Be it in Prosfygika, in Rojava, in Palestine, in Chiapas, such struggles can teach us how to survive communally.
LONG LIVE SOLIDARITY!
OUR COMMON LANGUAGE IS RESISTANCE!
OUR ANSWER TO REPRESSION IS CREATION!
Leith Depot 138-140 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, EH6 5DT
Doors at 7 pm
CLEAN SLATE – 7:30
DREΓΚΣ – 8:30
DJs – til 12
ROOTYTOOTY
TEKNOCRAT
BINRATS
Advance tickets are available on Resident Advisor, and a limited number of sliding scale tickets will be available to purchase on the door. Ask about our “Pay It Forward” tickets if you are low on funds and would like to attend. No one turned away for lack of funds!
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
VENUE ACCESSIBILITY: All entrances to the building are level with the pavement. The main entrance to the venue is to the west of the building. All spaces are wheelchair accessible. There is a unisex accessible toilet located within the venue at Leith Depot.
Enquiries: events@craic.scot
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