Association/ Union
Acronym
SN
Founded in
2013
Address
Monis Petraki 4, Athina 115 21
Phone number
2310 501030, 2310 501040, Fax: 2310 527518
volunteer@solidaritynow.org , thebluecenter@solidaritynow.org , thessaloniki@solidaritynow.org
Webpage
Organization's page in other social networks
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SolidarityNow/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solidarity_now/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Solidarity_Now
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SolidarityNowGreece#
Description of the organization
SolidarityNow was established in 2013. Through initiatives and the services provided to the Greek, migrant and refugee populations, seeks to restore the vision of a strong Europe based on solidarity and open society values.
SolidarityNow main objective is to support the most vulnerable members of our society indiscriminately, through innovative social actions.
SolidarityNow designs and implements programs that provide assistance and support to those most affected by the economic downturn and the humanitarian crisis.
We collaborate with international humanitarian agencies (e.g. UNHCR, UNICEF, IOM etc) to implement programs in a manner that promotes efficiency and allows us to reach the broadest range of beneficiaries, including vulnerable populations.
These programs focus on:
1.responding to the ongoing refugee crisis
2.providing access to basic health services and food aid
3.defending human rights and freedoms
4.supporting the integration of minorities and vulnerable groups
Actions that the organisation has organised or in which it has actively participated
SolidarityNow | Actions
The organization implements multiple actions, the dynamic planning of which is always made with a view to meeting the needs of people and populations in need.
“Pathway to All Children in Education (ACE)” project: ACE aims to facilitate the integration of refugee and migrant children in the formal education setting through the provision of non-formal education (NFE) services in Homework and Creative Activities Centres (HCACs) and other complementary activities. The non-formal education services are directly provided in 12 Open Accommodation Sites across mainland Greece and 3 urban centres (Athens, Thessaloniki and Ioannina), with the support of UNICEF Greece and co-funding from the European Union.
On the side of adults who wish to work and integrate into the Greek society, through the HELIOS integration program. SolidarityNow operates 5 Integration Learing Centers, providing Greek and skills development courses for adults, in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and funding from the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
For the unaccompanied children turning 18 in Greece, SolidarityNow implements along with the Special Secretariat for the Protection of Unaccompanied Minors in Greece and other European partners, the UACFutures project, aiming at the exchange of best practices regarding the four key areas known for their impact in Unaccompanied Children’s (UACs) life namely: psychological impact and support, legal support and access to basic rights, access to education and the labour market and access to accommodation.
“Empower YOUth” project. The project aims to empower youth, from different vulnerable groups, such as the Roma, the refugees/asylum seekers/migrants, disabled youngsters, persons from the LGBTQ+ community or from disadvantaged/remote areas that live under the poverty line, to become leaders and actively bring a positive change within their communities.
Healing Trauma through Play (Healing Play) aims to support refugee children and their parents, primarily those arriving from Ukraine, with psychological support and educational activities to promote empowerment, psychological resilience opportunities, and processing of their challenges. The project is implemented in partnership with the UTechLab of the Eugenides Foundation and is funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs through the American Spaces program.
Video link from actions of the organization
https://www.youtube.com/user/SolidarityNowGreece#
Volunteering opportunities provided by the organization.
In SolidarityNow volunteerism is a powerful force for dialogue with the society, in an attempt to contribute to its cohesion without any form of discrimination. Accordingly, our work is enriched by voluntary actions which are combined to the needs and objectives of our programs in order to achieve a transformation towards more inclusive societies with decent living condition for all.
In order to be a volunteer, firstly you have to fill out the Online Form, which you may find in the webpage: https://www.solidaritynow.org/en/volunteer/ and in case you have already passed this step, secondly you have to send us an email with your cv and update upon availability and fields of interest.
Indicative voluntary opportunities include:
1. Administrative tasks
2. Participation in educational and recreational activities (Greek, English, German or French lessons in the context of non-formal education for adults and children
3. Interpretation
4. Support to the social service in Athens
*Voluntary opportunities vary based on the period, so it is important to fill in the form.
Voluntary opportunities are available all year round.
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