Social justice is often presented as a concept that concerns only “the most vulnerable.” In reality, it lies at the heart of social life and affects a much larger portion of the population than we might think; not just the groups typically labeled as vulnerable. Its absence becomes increasingly visible in the daily lives of […]
Opportunity+ Career Day is coming to Thessaloniki! On Thursday, March 12, 10:00 – 16:00, at the HELIOS+ Center of SolidarityNow in the city center of Thessaloniki, we invite you to a Career Day open to everyone. Find the related announcement below available in: Arabic | French | Ukrainian | Persian During Opportunity+, the following activities […]
Life in a new country is not always easy, and Greek bureaucracy can often feel like a puzzle. That’s why we created a Tax Guide (available in 8 languages) and a Home Rental Guide (available in 7 languages). Our goal is to support people who live in Greece and are not Greek nationals, helping them […]
The Greek Parliament Not to Abolish the Residence Permit for Unaccompanied Children Who Came of Age in Greece and Have Successfully Completed Three Years of Greek Schooling Through a joint letter, a total of 17 Civil Society Organizations—many of which are members of the Child Rights Advocacy Network—call on the Greek Parliament not to adopt […]
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Every day, employment counselors at the Athens Solidarity Center welcome lots of people who are looking for work. Their role is multifaceted: assessing backgrounds, identifying skills, exploring needs, creating CVs, providing information about the labor market, supporting job applications and interviews, explaining labor rights and, of course, offering guidance on the bureaucratic procedures required before […]
A few months ago, we reported on former unaccompanied minors (read the respective article) who, faced with the lack of alternative housing options after leaving the shelter, chose to work during the recent tourist season. At that time, the role of the employment counselor was characterized by urgency, immediate problem-solving, and constant availability, as the […]
by Rebecca Fox, volunteer at the Thessaloniki Solidarity Center Hands-On Experience with Vulnerable Communities As a postgraduate student in human rights and migration at the University of Macedonia, gaining hands-on experience with migrants, refugees, foreign nationals, and other vulnerable populations through volunteering at SolidarityNow and its Solidarity Center in Thessaloniki has allowed me to get […]
