“Empowerment through Knowledge” – Cycle of Vocational Training Courses by Odyssea
Odyssea has launched a series of vocational training seminars in various sectors (Agriculture, Tourism, Construction) in accommodation facilities (Domes) across the mainland and in urban centers, giving participants the opportunity to develop practical skills that will support their integration into society and the labor market. The initiative is implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Your First CV: How to Turn Experience into Opportunity
Getting started with your first job or the job hunt can feel a bit daunting, especially when every application asks for “experience.” You open a blank document, type in your name, and wonder, “I have never had real work before.”Here’s what you need to know first: You already have the experience. You have developed some of
Green Academy: Initiative for Training Young People in Modern and Green Professions in Thessaloniki
By Athenian Brewery in collaboration with the non-profit organization OdysseaAthenian Brewery, with a strong focus on the new generation and sustainability, launches a new partnership with the non-profit organization Odyssea for the creation of an innovative Green Academy in Thessaloniki. The initiative aims to combine sustainability with the opportunities of today’s economic reality.The Green Academy seeks
Odyssea implements Greek language courses for refugees and migrants in collaboration with the Hellenic Open University
Odyssea, in collaboration with the Hellenic Open University, is implementing Greek language courses in three regions of Greece. The initiative is funded by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in cooperation with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, under the project “Promoting the integration of the refugee population into the labor market” of the Recovery and
Eureka Job Fair SKG 2025: Employment Days by Odyssea in Thessaloniki
Odyssea brings to Thessaloniki for the first time the Eureka Job Fair SKG, which will take place on November 21 and 22, 2025, at Warehouse C, in the Port of Thessaloniki. The Eureka Job Fair SKG is implemented within the framework of the “Bridging the Skills Gap” program of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, funded
Odyssea inaugurates its new Job Center in downtown Athens
Lidl Hellas and Odyssea are continuing the “A Meal of Joy” initiative, providing nutritious, vegetarian meals to people who need them. This action now takes place in both Thessaloniki and Athens, supporting even more people while also promoting a more sustainable approach to food and cooking. Since the beginning of 2025, Odyssea, with the valuable support of
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