2016 Europe, Middle East, and Africa Projects
![three volunteers in Gdynia, Poland](https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/cce44467-0106-013b-6c0b-26132a361492/45237f5a-3a72-451e-a9a7-7448639fbc0b/Gdynia_Projects_2016_650x450.png)
Gdynia, Poland
'Ciapkowo,' an animal shelter, received a fresh coat of paint.
![Red and yellow painted cubbies in Brasy, Czech Republic](https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/cce44467-0106-013b-6c0b-26132a361492/b571d285-c128-46d9-baa5-053cabf7fa4e/Brasy_Projects_2016_650x450.png)
Brasy, Czech Republic
A local kindergarten classroom is now a brighter, more colorful learning environment for students.
![White PPG balloon](https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/cce44467-0106-013b-6c0b-26132a361492/179829a9-84be-46e9-a221-79e4c7533178/Istanbul_Projects_2016_650x450.png)
Istanbul, Turkey
Local elementary school students received new bikes painted in their favorite color.
![Group of volunteers holding a PPG flag in Budapest Hungary](https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/cce44467-0106-013b-6c0b-26132a361492/13e0125a-f7e0-4a44-be66-dbc3ec1a506f/Budapest_Projects_2016_650x450.png)
Budapest, Hungary
Inspiring images of motherhood make childbirth an even more joyful experience at Jahn Ferenc Hospital.
![Three people painting a mural in Cieszyn, Poland](https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/cce44467-0106-013b-6c0b-26132a361492/d4af760b-b870-4b5b-901f-df99819a9761/Cieszyn_Projects_2016_650x450.png)
Cieszyn, Poland
The addition of colorful murals beautified Cieszyn's city center.
![Two volunteers in white painting suits in Brno, Czech Republic](https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/cce44467-0106-013b-6c0b-26132a361492/09be293a-d755-4509-b777-479df6453c37/Brno_Projects_2016_650x450.png)
Brno, Czech Republic
Students at Jana Babáka primary school have a brighter, more inspiring learning environment.
![Three wall art works in Soborg Denmark](https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/cce44467-0106-013b-6c0b-26132a361492/62be2f94-6f8e-42f7-93fc-34a8183c627b/Soborg_Projects_2016_650x450.png)
Søborg, Denmark
Over two days, volunteers added outdoor shelter and seating to the City’s Arena.
![Wild Flowers in front of PPG Colorful Communities sign](https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/cce44467-0106-013b-6c0b-26132a361492/61fbd3cd-3ed9-426a-aba9-cb684fc19afd/Stowmarket_Projects_2016_650x450.png)
Stowmarket, UK
Volunteers built a new stretch of footpath alongside a nearby river.
![Group of PPG volunteers in front of gate](https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/cce44467-0106-013b-6c0b-26132a361492/cfb7e60f-b20c-4b54-8b9f-b915f1bc15b1/Valenciennes_Projects_2016_650x450.png)
Valenciennes, France
University of Valenciennes' exhibition hall is an inspiring environment for students to showcase their art.
![Wall mural of paint and PPG logo and a "welcome to Batley" call out](https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com:443/cce44467-0106-013b-6c0b-26132a361492/df00a246-e270-4922-a5ba-946b06507c43/Batley_Projects_2016_650x450.png)
Batley, UK
The town of Batley is featured in a mural greeting visitors at the railway station.