{"id":16195,"date":"2025-04-04T10:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T10:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/?p=16195"},"modified":"2025-06-30T05:43:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T05:43:33","slug":"meet-the-counsellors-tribute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/en\/meet-the-counsellors-tribute\/","title":{"rendered":"[:el]\u0391\u03a1\u0398\u03a1\u039f-\u0391\u03a6\u0399\u0395\u03a1\u03a9\u039c\u0391 | &#8220;\u0393\u039d\u03a9\u03a1\u0399\u03a3\u03a4\u0395 \u03a4\u039f\u03a5\u03a3 \u03a3\u03a5\u039c\u0392\u039f\u03a5\u039b\u039f\u03a5\u03a3&#8221; \u03a4\u0397\u03a3 \u03a5\u03a0\u0397\u03a1\u0395\u03a3\u0399\u0391\u03a3 \u0391\u03a0\u0391\u03a3\u03a7\u039f\u039b\u0397\u03a3\u0397\u03a3[:en]ARTICLE-TRIBUTE | &#8220;MEET THE COUNSELLORS&#8221; OF THE EMPLOYABILITY SERVICE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>A 7-day Tribute to 7 SolidarityNow Team Members of the Employment &amp; Career Counseling Service<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Service operates at the organization\u2019s Solidarity Centers in Athens and Thessaloniki and is offered free of charge to all those seeking employment, career guidance, training opportunities, and entrepreneurship counselling.<\/p>\n<p>As part of its operations and in expanding its impact, the Service has created a broad network of more than 100 partner companies, with which it maintains constant communication to meet their human resource needs.<\/p>\n<p>Through its role in connecting job seekers and potential employers, the Service contributes to the protection of the fundamental right to equal access to work, the fight against unemployment\u2014especially among vulnerable individuals\u2014the integration or reintegration into society, and the strengthening of autonomy.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Meet the experts of SolidarityNow\u2019s Employment Service!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16202 aligncenter colorbox-16195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Mary Asvesta<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;I am a Sociologist and Career Counsellor and have been working at SolidarityNow since 2017! I truly enjoy the opportunity to share moments from people\u2019s lives. I have worked with refugees, migrants, Roma, women, and young people, and I always try to remember that behind the labels, there are human beings. When I see the tangible results of our work and experience the wonderful work environment, I feel a fulfilment that is hard to describe, and I am grateful.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16203 aligncenter colorbox-16195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Dimitris Sannas<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;I am a Social Worker with a master\u2019s degree in Counselling and Career Guidance, a certified Counsellor by EOPPEP (National Organization for Certification of Qualifications &amp; Vocational Guidance), and an Adult Educator. With 12 years of experience in the humanitarian field and working at SolidarityNow since 2018, I support individuals in discovering their skills and finding employment. My goal is to provide practical tools and support so that every beneficiary gains confidence and prospects! When beneficiaries finally manage to find a job, I feel the most valuable reward.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16204 aligncenter colorbox-16195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/3-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Chrysa Dotsa<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;I have been working in the Civil Society sector for five years, three of which are at SolidarityNow. I am a member of the Employment Service in Thessaloniki and hold a master\u2019s degree in counselling and Career Guidance. There are many aspects of my job that I enjoy! If I had to choose a few, they would be building relationships in an intercultural context, working with young people, and collaborating with our multifaceted team. I am also an improvisational theatre trainer, and these two roles share something in common: the magic of navigating the unknown while building skills and trust step by step. It\u2019s like creating a map while walking!&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16205 aligncenter colorbox-16195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/4-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Kostis Aronis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;My name is Kostis Aronis, and I have been working on the refugee issue for the past seven years. I have been part of SolidarityNow\u2019s Employability Service for the past four years. I try to use my role and the professional rehabilitation of our beneficiaries as part of their broader social integration and personal well-being. My goal is to support individuals not only in finding employment but in everything related to their professional lives.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16206 aligncenter colorbox-16195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/5-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Alexandros Agorastos<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;I am also a member of the Employability Service at the Blue Solidarity Center of SolidarityNow in Thessaloniki. I have studied Psychology, and for the past five years, I have worked in Human Resources departments in organizations and businesses. What motivates me in my work is the meaningful listening and engagement with the requests of the beneficiaries we support, as well as the opportunity that counselling gives me to contribute to their autonomy, social inclusion, and professional rehabilitation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16207 aligncenter colorbox-16195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Konstantina Chatzoudi<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;As a psychologist with experience in counselling and psychotherapy in various European countries, I am committed to supporting individuals from different cultures. Each session is a journey of growth, both for me and for the beneficiaries. As a Counsellor, I often feel that I receive life lessons from people, their inner strength and the way they manage and overcome obstacles and difficulties. Every person is unique and carries a unique story. The trust of the beneficiaries at the Blue Solidarity Center moves me, and it is this relationship of trust that gives us the strength to continue!&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16208 aligncenter colorbox-16195\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.solidaritynow.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/6-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Panagiota Koutri<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;I work as a career counsellor for women at SolidarityNow, supporting beneficiaries in their professional development. I specialized in counselling and career guidance, and for the past four years, I have been involved in career, employment, and vocational counselling for vulnerable groups. What I love about my job is the interaction with people and seeing how they truly flourish when they are empowered. A quote that inspires me daily is from Angela Davis: &#8216;To understand how any society functions, you must understand the relationship between the men and the women.'&#8221;<\/p>\n<h4><em>\u00a0Our employment counsellors are there for everyone looking for professional guidance and job opportunities at the organization\u2019s Solidarity Centers in Athens and Thessaloniki. With experience, expertise, and passion for their work, they support individuals from different backgrounds in finding their path in the job market, helping them integrate or reintegrate into society.<\/em><\/h4>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A 7-day Tribute to 7 SolidarityNow Team Members of the Employment &amp; Career Counseling Service The Service operates at the organization\u2019s Solidarity Centers in Athens and Thessaloniki and is offered free of charge to all those seeking employment, career guidance, training opportunities, and entrepreneurship counselling. 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