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Supporting young people at the
margins to build lives integrated
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About us.

Velos Youth is a non profit-organisation founded in 2017, to support children and young people on the move to re-start and re-build their lives

Our work centres around a safe space in central Athens for young people aged 16-25 years old, which offers a range of services as well as support to access services delivered by partner organisations. We work with young people to help them reimagine their futures, and take the next steps towards achieving their goals and aspirations.

We are a response to the evolving needs of newly arrived young people in urban Athens and a place where they can come together as persons – not profiles – to understand and practice both difference and unity.

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About us.

Velos Youth is a non profit-organisation founded in 2017, to support children and young people on the move to re-start and re-build their lives

Our work centres around a safe space in central Athens for young people aged 16-23 years old, which offers a range of emotional, material and specialist support services, as well as support to access to existing state and non-government services. We work with young people to help them reimagine their futures, and take the next steps towards achieving their goals and aspirations. 

We are a response to the evolving needs of newly arrived young people in urban Athens and a place where they can come together as persons – not profiles – to understand and practice both difference and unity.

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Current Projects.

MusicAll

Our interdisciplinary group MusicAll was created within the framework of the EKPA master’s program Social Pedagogy, Social Neurosciences and Education and designs and implements a pilot social pedagogic intervention…
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We are Part

Velos Youth is excited to announce its partnership with Communia, an Italian youth association, for the implementation of the “We Are Part” project. This project, which is part of…
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Our Rights

Our Rights is a dynamic programme that provides vital legal assistance and educational resources to young refugees and asylum seekers in Greece. Launched in March 2023, the programme has…
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Living the English Language

Education is never a matter of teaching one objective “truth”; it is a matter of assisting people arrive at their own personal constructions of reality. The Living the English…
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A bridge to the Future

“A bridge to the Future” is an ongoing project designed to address the unique challenges faced by young refugees as they turn 18 and transition into adulthood. These critical…
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Housing Integration Project

The Housing Integration Project (HIP) is a comprehensive initiative designed to facilitate the successful integration of displaced young people into the local society of Greece. The HIP offers stable…
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News & Updates.

We are Part

14/06/2023

My first work experience!

09/07/2022

On May 20th 2021, I was so lucky to work in one of the biggest hotels in Greece and one of the best ones in Athens. One fateful afternoon my phone rang and when I answered the call, it was

05/06/2022

Our Housing Integration Project is Growing!

15/12/2021

Rent to Restart: Our monthly giving program

10/10/2021

Velos Youth Housing Integration Project: Our first success!

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🔵𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧🔵
👉 English text

We share with you some reflections made by the young researchers with a migrant background working for the "We are part" project

By working together we can shift the narratives and make our communities more welcoming for everyone 💪

#WeArePart
#EmpoweringYoungMigrants
#CommunityBuilding

🔵WE ARE PART🔵 
👉  Ελληνική έκδοση 

 Μοιραζόμαστε μαζί σας μερικές σκέψεις που διατυπώθηκαν από τους νέους/ες ερευνητές/ριες με μεταναστευτική καταγωγή που εργάζονται για το έργο "we are part" 

Με τη συνεργασία μας μπορούμε να αλλάξουμε τις αφηγήσεις και να καταστήσουμε τις κοινότητές μας πιο φιλόξενες για όλους/ες 💪

#WeArePart
#EmpoweringYoungMigrants
#CommunityBuilding
🔵𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 🔵 🔵𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 🔵
 
 📢Communication! it's official, the description of the project is available in the new Erasmus+ portal ❗️

💻 http://erasmusplus.ec.europa.eu/projects/search/details/2022-3-IT03-KA210-YOU-000096058

#ErasmusPlus #WearePart #Socialcapital #youthempowerment

* 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘳
𝘌𝘕- 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯. 𝘝𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧
𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳(𝘴) 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦
𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘌𝘹𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘈𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺 (𝘌𝘈𝘊𝘌𝘈). 𝘕𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘯
𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘯𝘰𝘳 𝘌𝘈𝘊𝘌𝘈 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮.
We are thrilled 🥳 to share our organization's l We are thrilled 🥳 to share our organization's latest flyer with you. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like more information :) #humanrights #youth #team #youthcentre
OH.. YES WE DID 1OO% Success! Exciting News The OH.. YES WE DID 1OO% Success!

 Exciting News The educator of Living the English Language programme Ms. Doris Dimopoulos and Velos Youth team are happy to announce that all 4 of the young people who sat for the B1 Michigan official certificate have successfully passed their B1 English exams with flying colours! we couldn't be prouder of their hard work and dedication. It's a testament to their commitment and the effectiveness of our language learning journey together. If you or someone you know is looking to achieve English proficiency, WE ARE HERE TO HELP! Let's embark on a transformative language learning experience that will open doors to new opportunities. Don't hesitate to reach out for more information or to join our thriving community of English learners at http://velosyouth.org/ 
 #EnglishSuccess #B1Exams #LanguageLearning #ProudTeacher 
 #B1ExamAchievement #B1ExamVictory #B1ExamAccomplishment #B1ExamGoals #B1ExamPass #B1ExamProud #B1ExamCelebration #B1ExamTriumph #youthcentre #B1ExamSuccessStory #EnglishProficiency #greece #humanrights #youthsupport #velosyouth #teamwork #happy #celebration #team #b1examsuccess
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Tzortz 26, 126 82
Athens
7th floor

Contact.

info@velosyouth.org
(+30) 2108256749
(+30) 211 118 1966

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Support to find a job & develop a career

Do you want to create your CV and start looking for a job? 

Don’t forget that for getting hired for the first time you will need some documents (Tax Number (AFM), Social Security Number (AMKA), bank account, Insured Person Registration Number (EFKA)), at Velos we can support you to issue them. 

Do you already have a job but you are facing some challenges, in Velos Youth we can discuss how you could better deal with them. 

Are you thinking of your next professional steps? Here is the place to discuss your ideas and goals for your career development and explore ways to achieve them. Together, we can find vocational training and other educational opportunities to improve your professional skills.

If you are interested, you can book an appointment on-line or in Velos Youth space.

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Something else

If you need support in any of the ways not listed you can still contact us for assistance. We may still be able to provide you with support, guidance or information you need, or we may be able to help you find this somewhere else. Velos is part of a large network of organisations and groups that work collectively to try to meet the various needs of young people in Athens. 

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Social space

Velos Youth is a place in the centre of Athens where young people between the ages of 16 and 25 can come and feel safe and supported. We have an open-door policy, which means anyone within this age range is welcome to come in. In our space, you can come and connect with others, make yourself a drink, have lunch, play board or PlayStation games, visit our library to read a book or to find a quiet place to do your homework and have access to WiFi and laptops. You can also join our workshops and activities that give an opportunity to learn something new, or develop a new skill. Check out our monthly program for more information on what is coming up.

We also provide facilities for showering and laundry, and specialised support in areas such as mental health, housing, legal aid, education, and employability. You can find more information about these on the other service pages.

Social service

The Social Service provided by Velos Youth can help you address a wide range of needs and challenges related to your social integration, emotional well-being, education, and overall development.

Specifically, we provide individual one-to-one casework for young refugees and asylum seekers. This involves conducting initial registrations, accommodation applications, and making internal and external referrals to the support and services you may need. We can also assist with legal asylum procedures, health related matters, and address basic needs by providing clothing and other essential items. Additionally, we can conduct a best interest assessment (BIA) for a family reunification application should you wish to join a family member in another European country.

We can also support you with bureaucratic issues which may include navigating administrative procedures, completing necessary forms and applications, and providing guidance and information to help you effectively address bureaucratic challenges.

By providing the above elements into the social service provision, Velos Youth can ensure a comprehensive approach to helping you to settle in Athens, or further afield!

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Shower & laundry facilities

Every young person who visits our space has access to our shower facilities simply by signing their name on our list, and with a 30-minute notice to set the boiler on to ensure there is enough hot water. We also provide clean towels, shampoo, and shower gel and if we have clothing donations available, we can occasionally offer underwear and t-shirts, as well as razors for shaving and a hairdryer for your convenience.

Every young person visiting our space has access to our laundry facilities too. We provide laundry detergent and a dedicated area on the balcony where anyone can easily hang their clothes to dry.

Legal support

We provide various types of legal assistance and support to young asylum seekers, including the preparation for asylum interviews, appeals against negative decisions or age assessment outcomes, filing family reunification applications, and facilitating the renewal of IDs and travel documents. Legal counselling can also be provided for any issue that has to do with labour, social security and in general young people and refugee rights in Greek society. You can also reach out to Velos for information about the monthly legal workshops which cover a variety of topics.

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English classes

English classes are held at Velos Youth five days a week and are delivered by a professional English teacher. A certificate of attendance is offered upon completion of 80 hours of lessons which can be shown to a prospective employer. Preparation and training for internationally recognised language certificates (Michigan and Cambridge University) are also supported, in specially designed group levels.

Registrations daily.

Why not sign up today?

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Hot food

We are very happy to work together with the Saffron Kitchen Project and to offer 35 portions of hot, fresh meals every day at our day center. This partnership allows young people in our center to have a tasty and healthy meal when they visit us. There is a variety of recipes and the use of ingredients reflecting diverse backgrounds contribute in the most meaningful way to the overall sense of care that we try to provide. The menu is printed and displayed in our space so that everyone can see what meals are available during the week and our lunchtime is from 13:30 to 14:30.


Single donations are put to use in accordance with the season, the young person’s needs and the stage of their journey they are at. It is important for a young person to feel safe by having decent clothing, a reliable means of communication, and access to a range of services.


We make sure that is the case, thanks to your help.