23 young individuals -Greeks & refugees/migrants- were supported in order to become the Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow SolidarityNow celebrated the completion of the “Migrant & Youth Social Inclusion Through Entrepreneurship” (MYSITE) program in a closing event that was held in order to celebrate entrepreneurship, employment and social inclusion, at the Blue Refugee Center in Thessaloniki. MYSITE […]
Thessaloniki, September 23, 2019 “The right to work is universal. If we are open to difference, people can become carriers of knowledge, development, and creativity. All they need is to be given the opportunity to do so”. Empowerment, job searching techniques, CV preparation, labor rights, skills development, business connectivity and entrepreneurship are some of the […]
• For the third year in a row, vulnerable asylum seekers – including thousands of children – are trapped on the Greek islands of the eastern Aegean, enduring inhumane conditions in overcrowded hotspots. • Although the Greek government is moving many people to the mainland, 12 humanitarian organisations are calling for an end to this […]
60 participants, 4 instructors, a number of colleagues, all took part in an innovative program with the aim of inclusion through interaction The medium of radio, creative podcasts and photography, some of the most powerful mediums of modern expression. Taking advantage of these tools SolidarityNow chose to give its Primary Constituents of the organization the […]
Raising awareness of all stakeholders concerning the protection of the LGBTQ community rights, aiming to achieve respect and equal opportunities for all. SolidarityNow created a “bridge” of awareness, sensitization and respect of the diversity for the LGBTQ refugee community living in Greece. This bridge was the pilot program Bridging Rainbow* that was implemented by the […]
A collaboration between the International Rescue Committee, SolidarityNow and Knowl exclusively funded by the Citi Foundation. 350 young people – refugees, migrants and members of vulnerable social groups – who wanted not only to challenge themselves with entrepreneurship but also to start their lives with dignity and dynamism, participated in the Business for YOUth entrepreneurship […]
20 June, Kypseli Municipal Market – 22 June, Serafio City of Athens On World Refugee Day, held every year on 20 June, we commemorate the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees forced to flee their home. Around the world, communities, schools, businesses, faith groups and people from all walks of life are taking […]
37 companies recruited beneficiaries of the organization’s Employability Service Thessaloniki, June 11, 2019 “I just signed my contract today and I’m very happy. All the happiness on my face is thanks to you” – Linda, 40 years old from Cameroon, beneficiary of the Blue Refugee Center’s Employability Service who found a job in Thessaloniki. Work, […]
