Main theme
Life projects
Other relevant themes
Employment, access to education, access to information and legal services
Actors involved
Velos Youth works with a diverse group of partners to provide quality services to young people, including joint projects and activities, visits and exchanges, advocacy, and interagency referrals of young people.
Aims
Velos Youth aims to support young people at the margins to build lives integrated with local society.
Description
The organisation works with young people to help them reimagine their futures and take the next steps towards achieving their goals and aspirations. They provide a place where children and youth on the move can come together to understand and practice both difference and unity. Engaging with hundreds of young people each year, Velos Youth offer a range of services and support to access services delivered by partner organisations. Their services include English classes, legal support, hot food, shower and laundry facilities, social services and social space, and support to find a job and develop a career. They have an open-door policy to their centre for anyone aged 16- 25 to come be supported, feel safe, connect with others, access to WIFI and laptops, or just find a quiet place to do homework or spend some time. They also provide workshops and activities in a monthly programme.
Results/ Outcomes
Hundreds of young people on the move are supported every year through their different programmes. In 2024, 155 young people were supported by a livelihood officer, with support particularly focusing on seeking employment and administrative documents. In total, 47 young people were supported to find a job that year. A total of 140 young people were supported by the English language educator in the same year, with 25 empowered to find employment in Athens and many gaining excellent scores in the related examinations. They have also supported young people in securing accommodation in the area.
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