Podcast: incorporating vulnerable social groups into Greek society
Loukas Oikonomakis, Head of Innovation of Odyssea, talks about the concept of training and how knowledge may contribute to the incorporation of vulnerable social groups into the society.
Solidarity gathering in support of PIKPA on Wednesday, 14 October 2020
The Greek government is about to close a historic shelter for vulnerable asylum seekers and refugees, with no care for the future of its residents. Join the protest to protect dignity and human rights and keep PIKPA open.
Call to transfer Refugees and Asylum seekers to Safety on Mainland
Following yesterday’s fire in Moria, on Lesvos, which destroyed the Reception and Identification Centre, 48 civil society organizations call on the Greek Government to immediately provide assistance to people who lost their shelter.
Workshop for KETHEA members at Odyssea Academy
We welcome the first woodworking workshop at our new premises, in partnership with KETHEA!
Odyssea & TIMA Foundation donate 50,000 face-shields to the Ministry of Health
Funded by our partners the TIMA Foundation, we produced and delivered 50,000 face-shields and donated them free-of-charge to Greece's Ministry of Health, who distributed them to hospitals and clinics across the country. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gtN1r964oE As COVID-19 takes hold of the globe, we are witnessing travel restrictions, social distancing measures and work from home policies. But most of all,
Protect the most vulnerable to ensure protection for everyone!
Recalling the letter issued on 6 March 2020, signed by more than 250 organizations throughout Europe, the undersigned organizations reiterate the dangers stemming from persisting in current arrangements on the management of the reception of asylum seekers and the respect for their right to seek asylum in Greece.
Interview with Jai Mexis & Loukas Oikonomakis on Praktoreio FM 104.9
On May 28th, Jai Mexis, Odyssea’s founder, and Loukas Oikonomakis, Head of Innovation, were hosted by Sotiris Kyriakidis (ANA-MPA) on the radio show “Me ta Chilia” on Praktoreio FM 104.6.
Children remain invisible
In view of recent developments at the country’s borders, we would like to express our deep concern regarding the fact that among the newcomers are families with children and (according to all indications) unaccompanied minors for whom we have no information.
Growroom – a garden sphere that feeds a neighbourhood
The Growroom, an urban greenhouse that stacks plants and greeneries tier upon tier, is a farming pavilion that looks into how cities can feed themselves through food-producing architecture.
Open letter from 256 organisations
The undersigned organisations are deeply concerned about recent developments at the Evros border and the Aegean islands where people are stranded at the borders of Europe, instrumentalized for political purposes, and subject to violations of their rights.