Alphabetical Listings
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ActionAid Hellas
ActionAid Hellas is a part of the international civil society organization
ActionAid, which works across 45 countries to combat poverty and injustice.
ActionAid Hellas focuses on mobilizing citizens to influence political and
institutional frameworks and foster active global citizenship for a fairer
world. The organization engages with various groups, including disadvantaged
youth, women facing gender-based violence, and adults facing social and economic
exclusion, providing training, support, and opportunities for empowerment and
inclusion. ActionAid Hellas operates both nationally and internationally, with
initiatives such as youth engagement and empowerment, fostering volunteering
culture, and providing humanitarian aid.
URL :
www.actionaid.gr
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Better Days
Better Days is a humanitarian non-governmental organization (NGO) based in
Greece. It serves as the Greek implementing partner of the Swiss NGO, Together
for Better Days. The organization focuses on creating sustainable and replicable
educational opportunities for displaced children and young adults, with the aim
of ensuring that no child endures the trauma and dehumanization faced by
millions of displaced individuals worldwide. Better Days operates primarily in
Athens and Lesvos, and has been involved in various successful projects across
Greece, Lebanon, Serbia, and Syria.
URL :
www.betterdays.ngo
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Cerebral Palsy Greece
Cerebral Palsy Greece (CPG), known in Greek as Εταιρεία Προστασίας Σπαστικών, is
a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with cerebral palsy
in Greece. CPG operates the Open Door Centre of Education and Rehabilitation in
Argyroupolis, Athens, which provides daily services to approximately 240
children, adolescents, and adults with cerebral palsy. The center offers various
educational, rehabilitation, and recreational programs designed to promote
social inclusion and personal development.
URL :
www.eps-ath.gr
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Doctors of the World Greece
Doctors of the World Greece, also known as Médecins du Monde Greece, is a
medical humanitarian non-governmental organization. It is a member of the
international network of Médecins du Monde, which consists of 17 delegations
worldwide. The organization is dedicated to providing healthcare to refugees and
other vulnerable communities, such as unaccompanied minors and drug users, in
Greece. The organization operates numerous programs to address the health needs
arising from Greece's socio-economic and refugee crises. These programs include
providing primary healthcare, psychological support, and sexual and reproductive
health services, particularly for pregnant women.
URL :
www.mdmgreece.gr
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ECHO mobile library
The ECHO mobile library is a multilingual lending library operating out of
Athens, Greece. ECHO serves refugee camps and communities in Athens, providing
books in multiple languages including Arabic, English, Farsi, French, and Greek.
ECHO is a registered UK charity known as ECHO for Refugees and is run by a team
of coordinators and part-time volunteers. The library is organized collectively,
with major decisions made by consensus. The team includes coordinators,
volunteers, and trustees who manage various aspects of the library's operations,
such as children's programs and fundraising.
URL :
www.echolibrary.org
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Emfasis Foundation
Emfasis Foundation is a non-profit organization, primarily operating in the
Attica region of Greece. It aims to support and empower individuals experiencing
homelessness, chronic unemployment, extreme poverty, social exclusion, and those
at risk of homelessness. The foundation utilizes innovative Social Streetwork
principles, providing humanitarian, advisory, and family support through a team
of experienced street workers, including psychologists, sociologists, and social
workers, along with trained volunteers and mobile support units.
URL :
www.emfasisfoundation.org
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Hellenic Red Cross
The Hellenic Red Cross is the Greek national Red Cross Society. The organization
is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and operates
various sectors, including social welfare, nursing, and rescue services. The
Hellenic Red Cross is heavily reliant on its volunteers, who are trained to
provide support during emergencies, such as natural disasters, and to assist in
public hospitals. The Hellenic Red Cross has been involved in significant
activities, such as celebrating World Youth Day with events in Syntagma Square.
URL :
www.redcross.gr
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Irida Women's Center
Irida Women's Center is a nonprofit organization based in Thessaloniki, Northern
Greece. The center focuses on empowering economically and socially vulnerable
women to become active members of society and fulfill their goals and
aspirations. Irida provides a women-led community center where women can access
support to address challenges, find solutions, and achieve positive change. The
services offered include casework, legal and psychosocial support, employability
services, and counseling, enabling women to make informed decisions and pursue
personal and professional development opportunities.
URL :
www.iridacenter.org
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New Agriculture New Generation
The New Agriculture New Generation, a non-profit organization based in Greece,
aims to create career and entrepreneurship opportunities for the new generation
in the agrifood sector. It provides training programs and initiatives to support
youth in developing skills and improving their agricultural practices. The
organization is involved in various projects, including seminars on Aromatic and
Pharmaceutical Plants and Apiculture, which have helped participants like
Constantinos Damianos and Catherine enhance their production and quality of
products such as honey.
URL :
www.generationag.org
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Praksis
Praksis is an independent humanitarian organization based in Greece, focusing on
providing support to socially and economically excluded populations. Their work
includes a variety of programs aimed at combating poverty, offering medical
services, and supporting vulnerable groups such as the homeless, refugees, and
victims of trafficking. Praksis operates through interventions in areas such as
child protection, primary healthcare, and social support, utilizing facilities
like community centers, polyclinics, and day centers for the homeless.
URL :
www.praksis.gr
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Project Armonia
Project Armonia is a non-profit organization, focused on providing nutritious
food and promoting equal access to nutrition and education. The organization
operates primarily on the Greek island of Samos, where it runs a free restaurant
for refugees and asylum seekers. Project Armonia aims to restore dignity and
humanity through good food, fostering a welcoming community where people feel
safe and empowered. In addition to food distribution, the organization offers
training to develop cooking skills, promoting employment and inclusion within
the community.
URL :
www.projectarmonia.org
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Safe Water Sports
Safe Water Sports is a project focused on developing an advanced interactive
virtual reality game aimed at educating children and young people about sea
safety. This initiative is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund
and Greek national resources as part of the Operational Program for
Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation. The project emphasizes the
importance of safety in recreational water activities and aims to raise
awareness among the public regarding potential hazards at sea.
URL :
www.safewatersports.com
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SOS Children's Villages Greece
SOS Children's Villages Greece provides family-like care to children who cannot
grow up with their biological parents. The organization aims to create a
nurturing environment where children receive the warmth of a home, the company
of siblings, education, and a carefree childhood, all under the care of an SOS
Mother. The organization addresses several critical issues in Greece, such as
the high number of refugees, child trafficking, and poverty. Greece is a
significant entry point for refugees from Asia and the Middle East, with an
estimated 121,100 refugees, including 44,500 children.
URL :
www.sos-villages.gr
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Sporos Regeneration Institute
The Sporos Regeneration Institute is a non-profit organization based in Milies
Village, Lesvos, Greece. It focuses on providing permaculture courses for
refugees, teaching them how to design and implement regenerative land and
settlement projects. These courses aim to support the establishment and
management of such projects while fostering community integration and
environmental stewardship. Sporos Regeneration Institute emphasizes educational
activities for children, believing they are vital for the planet's future.
URL :
www.sporosinstitute.org
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We Need Books
We Need Books is Greece's first multilingual library and cultural center,
located in Athens. It features a collection of over 14,000 books in more than 60
languages, along with a dedicated children's library and a garden area. The
center aims to create a welcoming environment for a diverse audience, including
migrants, refugees, locals, and students, where they can read, engage in
conversations, and participate in various cultural and educational activities.
URL :
www.weneedbooks.org
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