This is a very exciting movement, people coming together in Greece creating ways to network, exchange goods and services and support each other. The movement for alternative currencies is growing in North America and other western countries as well. There is a group here in Vancouver BC called Vancouver Open Money which is creating a new exchange system and doing some very exciting things. I have just pulled out some pieces from this article by Rachel Donadio about what is going on in Greece to help inspire us all: Battered by Economic Crisis, Greeks Turn to Barter Networks