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My way to veganism
Since when I was little, I used to be a huge animal lover. At some point, my father showed me an article that described how unhealthy and harmful animal products are. I instantly stopped drinking milk. Then, one year later, he
showed me the Earthlings documentary and at that point I also stopped eating meat (I was thirteen years old then). As soon as I finished high school I went vegan because I wanted to completely respect the other beings on this planet.

Myrto as an activist

Activism on the street

First, on March 2020 I started participating in the cube of truth every
week. But, despite that, I used to do activism alone on Syntagma square in Athens.

On September 2021 I moved to Berlin where I became active in the community there. In Berlin, I
have participated in Cubes of Truth, Train Actions and in actions about cruelty free fashion. I
also went with a friend to Poland to help transport animals across the border with Ukraine so
that they can be saved from the war. Then, I went to Groben with some other activists to
release some wild animals that have been captured and are also threatened by floods.

I am also an active member of the organisation Animal Rights Watch and nominated
representative of OIPA in Berlin (unpaid position). I have also participated in the National
Animal Rights Day. Also, from 23-28.09.2022 I was in Oldenburg for a series of actions
against factory farming. Additionally, I have taken part in a seminar about non cruel activism
and action. I should as well mention, that I am an active member of Meat the Victims Israel.
Attended Conferences: CARE Conference 2022 in Warsaw (With a scholarship from Anima International), AVAsummit in Washington DC (With a scholarship from proVeg international)

Online activism

When I was fourteen I started a facebook page on which I shared announcements about pet adoptions and also many articles about veganism. I also used to have a blogger on which I posted many articles on that topic. On the occasion of World Vegan Day, I was also interviewed by an online magazine once. I should as well mention, that I am a mentor for challenge 22 and that I now write articles and
interviews (eventually) on behalf of OIPA Berlin.

Other things that I have done to help the animals:
Since I was 14 I used to feed the stray animals of my neighborhood at my own expense. I
also used to volunteer in a dog shelter. Even now, I have iconically adopted a blind dog.

I have also saved two cats from the streets. One of them is now living with my parents.
Additionally, I voluntarily hosted a handicapped cat in my house for a few weeks during the
summer. I have also worked in a horse farm for two months.