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Press Release I Closing ceremony of the “Empowerment and vocational training for youth neither in employment nor in education or training (NEETS)” project
On Friday 16 February, the closing ceremony of the “Empowerment and vocational training for youth neither in employment nor in education or training (NEETS)” was held, a project implemented with the support of the Active citizens fund financed from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Fund operator for the Active citizens fund in Greece is Bodossaki Foundation in
A taste of inclusion: Refugee women build a better future through cooking
The stress levels are high in the professionally designed kitchen of the non-profit organization “Odyssea”, as Charity, Endurance and Anastasia prepare the ingredients to cook chicken in red sauce. This is the last day of the “Kitchen Assistant” course they are attending, and their goal is to pass the cooking challenge, and obtain the much-desired certification.
Odyssea’s remarkable journey in 2023! A year filled with achievements and empowerment!
We are excited to share our remarkable achievements for the year 2023. With dedication and determination, Odyssea surpassed milestones that were once unattainable. As we reflect on our journey, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors for their support and to our beneficiaries, whose trust fuels our mission for a more inclusive and equitable Greek
Arriving at our beliefs: An Educational Journey to Odyssea with the 6th General Lyceum of Kallithea
On Wednesday 21 February, Odyssea had the pleasure to host the 6th General Lyceum of Kallithea. The students who visited our premises were accompanied by their teachers, Afroditi Fourtouni and Stellina Christopoulou. Before participating in the 5th SENSE Lab organised in the framework of the Horizon Project SENSE, the students and the teachers were informed about
Press Release I Record breaking success for the Job Fair +Ergasia by Odyssea & SolidarityNow
The civil non-profit organization Odyssea and the non-profit organization SolidarityNow co-organized on 16 and 17 February at Technopolis of the City of Athens, Employment Days entitled +Ergasia, which concluded with great success. The two-day free employment event provided a variety of professional opportunities to over 850 people who participated to empower them, but also to integrate and/or reintegrate into the Greek job market.
Tracking Intercraft project progress in Barcelona!
On December 4th and 5th, Odyssea participated in the INTERCRAFT project partners meeting in Barcelona, organised and hosted by ELISAVA Barcelona Design and Engineering school. Our visit included a comprehensive tour of the school’s facilities, including the library, workshops where students execute their projects, and an exhibition showcasing designs inspired by books of Swedish authors in
Exploring the horizons of STEAM education: Odysseas’ launching event in the framework of SENSE. project
The Odyssea’s Launch Event took place under the umbrella of the Horizon Europe-funded SENSE project. The event began introducing participants to the project, and informing them about its implementation stages and its next steps. In particular, STEAM-Labs were presented and potential partnerships were discussed with the teachers and representatives of the organisations present. There was an
The transnational partners meeting of SENSE. project has been completed
Odysseas’ team participated in the SENSE project partners meeting. funded by the Horizon Europe programme of the European Union. The meeting took place in the first week of October in Tbilisi, Georgia and was hosted by our partners WECF. The initial topic of discussion was the completion of the third work package aimed at highlighting STEAM
Blue and Circular Economy Hackathon: Nurturing innovation for a sustainable future
In an effort to foster innovation and address pressing challenges related to the blue and circular economy, Odyssea, The Cube Athens, and Athanasios C. Laskaridis Charitable Foundation joined hands to organise a three-day Blue and Circular Economy Hackathon. At a time where the world is recognising the importance of sustainable practices, this hackathon aimed to bring
A Launch Event Tailored for Students, Businesses, and VET Schools
In the context of the European project SENSE, Odyssea is hosting a launching event for the upcoming workshops that will focus on STEAM approaches while aiming to enhance participants’ work readiness and skills. The launching event will take place on Friday, 13 October 2023 and our primary audience comprises students aged 19-25, businesses seeking innovative talents,
