The project Ancient Greeks - Young Heroes brings the Ancient Greek language and mythology to underprivileged children in primary school. UGent students annually teach Ancient Greek in East-Flemish primary schools, and teachers from all over Flanders also apply the teaching material in their own classes. This didactic material (available for free on our website) has been created based on pupil needs. Our research shows that not only does pupils' reading comprehension improve after a few lessons of Ancient Greek, but also and particularly their school confidence. The innovative project is internationally renowned, and a collaboration with partner organizations in the Netherlands has resulted in a new online lesson series. For more information, see www.oudegriekenjongehelden.ugent.be.