Published at FastCompany With its innovative Open Homes platform, Airbnb will connect agencies aiding those in need with volunteers opening their homes—and hearts. BY RUTH READER Soon after Donald Trump issued the first iteration of his disputed ban on travel from six predominantly Muslim countries—a move critics said would adversely affect refugees from war-torn Syria—the […]
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ΑΜΝΑ: Painting is a lung, is a way to breathe is oxygen
The ‘Pain and Hope’ exhibition with drawings of refugees-beneficiaries of NGOs takes place in Athens (METApolis Gallery (7-14/7)) with the support of SolidarityNow and the initiative by Médecins du Monde. See the whole article here
Athina 9.84: A new Child and Family Support Hub opens its doors to refugees and migrants in the City of Athens
The inauguration of the new Child and Family Support Hub (CFSH or “Blue Dot”) is presented, as the result of the collaboration between the City of Athens, and more specifically the Department for the Support and Social Integration of Migrants and Refugees, and SolidarityNow. The initiative, which targets refugee and migrant women and children, is […]
Star.gr: The channel in a refugee hosting structure, where little children dream and paint a brighter tomorrow
The journalist Maria Kipreou on behalf of star.gr, visited the accommodation structure in Paiania, on June 26th, and enjoyed the event that took place for the beneficiaries. The event was organized by the SolidarityNow team and it was a celebration for the inauguration of the structure and the end of Ramadan. See the whole article […]
Avgi: “We chose the difficult path for a better world”
After the completion of the open discussion on the occasion of the World Refugee Day, organized by 16 NGOs, the author of avgi.gr describes in the article how it is when the refugees speak for their life and their endless journey towards safety and peace. More than 200 people participated in the event and listen to […]
Enallaktikos.gr: Complaint report on racist violence in Aspropyrgos
SolidarityNow along with four other organizations, publicized a press release regarding the racist attack on a Romani neighborhood in the city of Menidi, Attica, requesting and suggesting immediate measures to be taken for the protection of Roma population as well of the Greek population in the area. See the whole article here
Huffington Post: Stranded in Samos
The story of Bashma and Nazim through the eyes of Sophia Ioannou, Head of Communications, on her journey to Samos, along with the photographer Giorgos Moutafis, for the production of the second 360o video entitled “Stranded in Samos”. The article describes the conditions under which the refugees are forced to live in the camp and […]
The Best: Refugees talked about their lives in Greece – “Refugees are not a problem, they can be creative”
After the completion of the open discussion on the occasion of the World Refugee Day, organized by 16 NGOs, the author of avgi.gr (online edition of the newspaper) describes in the article how it is when the refugees speak for their life and their endless journey towards safety and peace. More than 200 people participated […]