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Citizen Crossroads AMKE

Participation & Solidarity · Thessaloniki, Greece · Local & EU level

 Objectives

  • Create communication channels and inform citizens so they take action to address social inequalities.
  • Empower minorities through seminars, events, and research.
  • Promote participation of people with disabilities at European level.
  • Enhance the participation of young people in the political and civic reality.

Who Can Participate?

  • Citizens of all backgrounds who want to engage in civic life.
  • Young people interested in democracy, European citizenship, and activism.
  • People with disabilities seeking information on rights and obligations.
  • Marginalised and vulnerable groups looking for empowerment pathways.
  • EU citizens and professionals interested in solidarity networks.

How to Participate?

  • Attend seminars, workshops, and public events — dates announced through electronic platforms and social media.
  • Join European projects coordinated by the organisation.
  • Follow their online channels for updates on upcoming activities.
  • Contact them directly to get involved in research or training programmes.
  • Participation is open, flexible, and not bound to a fixed schedule.

 

ARSIS — Association for the Social Support of Youth

Participation & Solidarity · Athens, Thessaloniki, Volos, Ioannina & more

 

Objectives

  • Prevent social exclusion of young people aged 15–21 (and in some cases younger/older).
  • Support youth facing homelessness, migration, abuse, exploitation, or conflict with the law.
  • Promote a society with equal opportunities and respect for children’s rights (UN Convention).
  • Develop methodologies and collaborate with public services and NGOs.

Who Can Participate?

  • Young people aged 15–21 in vulnerable situations: homelessness, migration, family neglect.
  • Unaccompanied minors and asylum seekers.
  • Refugees and migrants of all ages needing immediate support.
  • Children and youth at risk of or affected by trafficking.
  • Families and communities in need of social and legal guidance.

How to Participate?

  • Visit any of the ARSIS reception centres, youth support centres, or shelters across Greece.
  • Reach out online or in person at offices in Thessaloniki, Athens, Volos, Alexandroupoli, Ioannina, and Kozani.
  • Access basic necessities distribution, legal aid, and psychosocial support on a walk-in basis.
  • Asylum seekers and families can apply for the Family Hostel accommodation programme.
  • Professionals and volunteers can contact ARSIS to join educational seminars and support networks.

 

Municipal Youth Council of Thessaloniki

Participation · Thessaloniki & Katerini, Greece · Local & Regional

 

Objectives

  • Create an active team that highlights youth initiatives as a core element of local community.
  • Give 15–30-year-olds a formal platform to propose and discuss issues affecting youth in Thessaloniki.
  • Reinforce Katerini’s youth-friendly profile in line with European standards.
  • Integrate and implement local youth policies based on the Greek reality.
  • Present youth topics to the Municipal Council in a consultative manner.

Who Can Participate?

  • Young residents of the Municipality of Thessaloniki aged 15 to 30.
  • Youth groups and associations based in the Thessaloniki/Katerini area.
  • Young people interested in city governance, urban planning, and local policy.
  • Students and youth wishing to contribute to the European Erasmus+ programmes.

How to Participate?

  • Apply to join through the Network of Youth Engagement – Katerini in collaboration with the Community Enterprise of Thessaloniki.
  • Participate in conferences, workshops, and voluntary actions organized by the Council.
  • Propose issues affecting youth and take part in consultative discussions submitted to the Municipal Council.
  • Engage in youth consultations on city branding and the National Youth Strategy (2017–2027).
  • Participation is primarily in-person and structured; apply through official channels for membership.

 

Solidarity Now

Solidarity · Athens & Thessaloniki, Greece · Local & National

 

 Objectives

  • Support and enable individuals to take their lives into their own hands and become active members of society.
  • Implement inclusive and gender-responsive programmes addressing racism, sexism, and xenophobia.
  • Bring people of different backgrounds together around common issues.
  • Encourage peer-to-peer support and integration into an open, inclusive society.

Who Can Participate?

  • Vulnerable and marginalised individuals, including refugees and migrants.
  • Youth at risk of social exclusion or in need of support and guidance.
  • Gender-sensitive groups and individuals facing discrimination.
  • Anyone seeking access to justice, legal aid, or social protection services.
  • Citizens wishing to volunteer or contribute to solidarity initiatives.

 How to Participate?

  • Access programmes for inclusive education, social protection, and access to justice at SolidarityNow centres in Athens and Thessaloniki.
  • Reach out online or visit in person – the organisation operates on an open, needs-based approach.
  • Apply to participate in emergency response programmes when crises arise.
  • Volunteer or partner with SolidarityNow through their formal volunteer registration process.
  • Follow their website and social media for announcements on new programmes and services.

 

ActionAid Greece

Participation & Solidarity · Athens & Thessaloniki, Greece · Local & National

 Objectives

  • Raise awareness, educate, empower, and activate society with an emphasis on vulnerable groups.
  • Support communities through collective action to change life at the local level.
  • Prevent and respond to natural disasters with sustainable, community-designed solutions.
  • Implement innovative programmes and international collaborations for sustainable social change.

Who Can Participate?

  • Youth seeking civic engagement, climate justice actions, or leadership development.
  • Children and families in communities affected by poverty or disasters.
  • Marginalised and vulnerable groups needing educational and social support.
  • Policymakers and national authorities interested in advocacy and systemic change.
  • Citizens wanting to participate in or support ActionAid’s local and international campaigns.

 How to Participate?

  • Join Youth Centres in Thessaloniki and Athens – open to young people for guidance, training, and community projects.
  • Participate in climate justice actions, equality campaigns, and public events.
  • Apply to the Employment Readiness Programme for skills development and job market preparation.
  • Engage in European projects coordinated by ActionAid promoting youth participation.
  • Volunteer, donate, or follow ActionAid’s online platforms and social media for event updates and calls for participation.

 

ELIX –  Conservation Volunteers Greece

Participation & Solidarity · Athens, Greece · Local & National

 

Objectives

  • Contribute to personal development of individuals as active global citizens through voluntary work.
  • Promote environmental protection, human rights, multiculturalism, and gender equality.
  • Preserve cultural heritage and foster social cohesion through non-formal education.
  • Support refugees and migrants aged 3–17 through the ‘Education for Inclusion’ programme.

Who Can Participate?

  • Volunteers of all ages, especially youth, interested in environmental and cultural projects.
  • Children, refugees, and immigrants aged 3–17 in Attica seeking education and social support.
  • Elderly citizens wishing to engage in active, meaningful volunteering.
  • EU citizens seeking structured European solidarity volunteering experiences.
  • Marginalised communities needing access to non-formal education and social inclusion programmes.

How to Participate?

  • Apply for organized work camps across Greece – sessions focus on environmental or cultural preservation.
  • Join the ‘Vacation at School’ and ‘This Summer is Ours’ summer creative activity programmes for children.
  • Enrol in the ‘Education for Inclusion’ programme at the Eleonas facility (Athens) for refugee and migrant children.
  • Register as a volunteer through ELIX’s website – placements are available year-round.
  • Contact ELIX through European Solidarity Corps channels for EU-funded volunteer placements.

 

Hellenic Youth Participation

Participation & Solidarity · Athens, Greece · Local

 

 Objectives

  • Build a society where every individual cares and acts.
  • Provide experiential non-formal learning specializing in soft skills and community building.
  • Enhance active participation through intercultural and interpersonal dialogue.
  • Conduct activities without discrimination, based on teamwork and respect for all.

Who Can Participate?

  • Citizens and young people interested in community building and social action.
  • Youth from diverse backgrounds seeking soft skills, leadership, and civic training.
  • Marginalised and vulnerable groups looking for safe, inclusive engagement spaces.
  • Policymakers, educators, and professionals wanting to connect with youth organisations.
  • Anyone interested in solidarity programmes and cultural exchange.

How to Participate?

  • Participate in workshops such as Mindscapes, Cultural Bridges Training, Unity Against Hate, and Equal Voices Youth Exchange.
  • Join solidarity programmes, entrepreneurship training, and resilience-building sessions.
  • Many activities are project-based and open to youth across Athens.
  • Follow their platforms and social media for upcoming training calls and workshop announcements.
  • Apply through Erasmus+ channels for international youth exchanges and mobility projects.

 

Antigone — Information & Documentation Centre on Racism

Participation & Solidarity · Thessaloniki, Greece · Local & National

 

Objectives

  • Ensure full respect for fundamental rights throughout the EU.
  • Coordinate national and international projects on refugee integration, combating hate speech, and solidarity economy.
  • Organise non-formal education on democracy, human rights, and ecology.
  • Collect and analyse information; provide expertise, communication and rights awareness-raising.

Who Can Participate?

  • Citizens wishing to learn about human rights, democracy, and anti-discrimination.
  • Migrants and refugees seeking legal information and community support.
  • School communities, youth groups, and the wider public interested in non-formal education.
  • Local authorities and EU-level actors engaged in integration and inclusion policies.
  • Marginalised groups facing racism, hate speech, or structural inequalities.

 How to Participate?

  • Attend non-formal education activities in schools, cultural spaces, and community meeting places.
  • Access legal information and anti-racism resources through Antigone’s documentation centre in Thessaloniki.
  • Participate in European projects such as MILD, BABI, and ALL IN FOR INTEGRATION.
  • Join awareness campaigns and public events on rights, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Contact Antigone directly for referrals to partner organisations and support services.

 

Irida Women’s Center

Solidarity · Thessaloniki, Greece · Local & National

 

Objectives

  • Ensure all women are supported and empowered to pursue personal and professional development.
  • Provide a safe space for refugee and migrant women.
  • Offer education, legal aid, mental health support, and skills training.
  • Advocate for women whose voices are not heard and whose stories are untold.

Who Can Participate?

  • Greek, refugee, and migrant women who are economically and socially excluded.
  • Women lacking opportunities for a safe life and a sustainable future for themselves and their children.
  • Women survivors of gender-based violence seeking legal or psychological support.
  • Children of vulnerable women benefiting from associated support programmes.
  • Gender-sensitive groups and professionals working in women’s rights and welfare.

How to Participate?

  • Visit the Irida Women’s Center in Thessaloniki – the space offers a safe, welcoming drop-in environment.
  • Access protection sessions, legal sessions, and mental health support services directly.
  • Enrol in skill-building workshops for professional development and social integration.
  • Participate in the SustainHER and SHEchange advocacy and empowerment programmes.
  • Contact the centre for referrals to housing, employment, and social welfare services.