Youth Empowerment Center

Our story tracks back in 2015, with the launching of the ‘Refugee Crisis’ in Greece. Our active participation in the solidarity movements which arouse in Greece, not only gave us useful experiences, but also created the sparkle inside us, to fight for a different society, which promotes the values of volunteering, solidarity and the principles of communality instead of the unfortunate individualism approach which exists in our societies. Through our active involvement in series of national and international projects, coming in with Youth Work, informal and non formal education methods, while earning key positions in other youth organizations, we realized that the most efficient and productive way to realize our vision, is to create a Youth Organization, which will generate a positive change to the Youth, the Citizens of tomorrow. Due to these facts, three motivated individuals combined their forces and with the assistance of 20 other active youngsters and created Youth Empowerment Center. A Non Governmental Organization, targeting on implementing quality youth work in local level, while creating space and opportunities for every young person to express and develop themselves according to their needs, with respect on diversity of others and the 17 Goals of Sustainable Development of the United Nations. Objectives • Support and encourage personal expression • Provide local and international activities for social and personal competences development • Promote civic education, active citizenship, intercultural dialogue, social inclusion and intercultural awareness • Promote and support the active involvement of Greek youth in mobility projects • Promote the values of volunteerism and solidarity • Enhance quality and recognition of youth work and non-formal education in Greece Fields we are active and experienced in: • Youth work • Facilitating group learning • Human rights • Combating Discrimination and Hate Speech • Modern European Politics and Debating • Social Issues • Sport Activities • Social Media and Technology • New approaches on leadership • Integration and social inclusion of refugees and minorities • Creating innovative tools for youth education by connecting different approaches such as art, formal education, music etc. • Circular Economy initiatives