For many people living in conditions of social exclusion, undeclared work is not a choice but the only available means of survival, often accompanied by a heightened risk of exploitation. No one wakes up one morning and decides to work without social insurance in a physically demanding job, risking not being paid or suffering an […]
Many workers who turn to SolidarityNow’s Solidarity Centers have already experienced serious violations of their labor rights. Although many are afraid to file a complaint or take further action, access to information about their rights and the ongoing support provided by the Employment Team and Legal Service often enables them to claim what they are […]
“There’s an employer on the phone looking for staff,” says the receptionist at the Thessaloniki Solidarity Center. For the Employment Team, calls like this often mark the beginning of a new partnership. But not just any partnership. The goal is not simply to fill job vacancies, but to build a network of employers who provide […]
In today’s labor market, having a job is rarely “just a job.” For most people, employment is closely tied to survival, dignity and the pursuit of stability in an increasingly precarious environment. Workplace pressure and inequality are not isolated incidents, nor are they limited to specific ethnic or social groups. We need only recall the […]
Two more stories capable of inspiring other women. When women thrive, everyone prospers. K.’s Story: Motherhood, Work, and Perseverance K., a 37-year-old woman with a baby under one year old, reached out to the SolidarityNow Employment Service in June 2025 seeking work. Although she had many years of experience in administrative roles in her home […]
International Women’s Day honors the strength and voice of women, while also reminding us of the challenges many still face. This year, we dedicate our tribute to the women we meet through the initiatives of SolidarityNow, women who, despite the difficulties, continue to claim their lives with strength and hope. Within this context, initiatives that […]
111 Young People Benefited from “Skill Up”: Empowering Unemployed Youth for the Labor Market | 26% Secured Employment From June to December 2025, “Skill Up” was implemented by the Employment Service of the Solidarity Center of SolidarityNow in Thessaloniki, aiming to strengthen skills and provide career guidance to young people aged 17–29 who are experiencing […]
At the Thessaloniki Solidarity Center, we recently met a group of eight young women from Sudan who are living in temporary accommodation facilities in Lagkadikia, Polykastro, Vagiochori, and Drama. They travelled all these distances to come to the Center in order, as they told us, “to find a job.” It soon became clear that they […]
