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12/10/2026

Spelling Bee
A cut out of September's Spelling Bee competition, sharing laughter and fun while learning new words.

💥How and the impact : By giving the students a friendly environment to compete we aim to Enhance their language skills and foster resilience!

08/10/2026

Habibi Center welcomes a new teacher today!

"Hi, I’m Libby, and I’m from Seattle, Washington in the U.S. I am very excited to be joining the Habibi Center! I spent almost 40 years working with the Tulalip Tribes — a Native American community near Seattle— focusing on environmental science and tribal rights. It was work I loved, and a community that became an important part of my life. Now I’m starting a new chapter in Greece. It’s my first time living here and my first time teaching English, so I’m coming with a lot of curiosity and enthusiasm! Outside of work, I love exploring the mountains near Seattle, growing things in my garden, swimming outdoors all year long, and spending time with my friends, my daughters, and my husband. I’m looking forward to meeting the students soon!" - Libby

07/10/2026

Story of Hope Volunteer 💫

"I'm so Grateful for the experience I have had over the past 2 months at Habibi Center. The school has allowed me to have purpose and a community whilst in Athens. Overall, I have felt very warm when at the school as it is such a happy place and creates opportunities for the students.
Stef - I'm in awe of the work you put into Habibi Center. I appreciate all of the time you have put into my teacher training and being a mentor throughout my 8 weeks. The sailing day was a highlight for me!
Nima - I'm also in awe of how you do everything you do! it must be hard but your work is appreciated and I can see you play a big role in the heart of Habibi Center.
Libby - I'm so glad I get to leave my class in your capable hands. I can see that you have the right temperament and approach with the students which is the most important part. The rest you will figure out as you go.
Students - I will really miss you! I have enjoyed laughing with you all and feel honoured to have taught you. You're all amazing and so strong!!
I wish you all the best in the future.
Lots of Love Clara." - Clara

Discover more life-changing Stories of Hope by visiting the full archive on our website!

03/10/2026

🍳 A new evening class at Habibi Center: Cooking!

A few of our students recently shared concerns about aging out of their shelters and having to live more independently—especially when it comes to knowing how to cook for themselves.

So, we added a weekly cooking class to our evening program!

For our first class, students prepared shakshuka and bamya. The following week, they made homemade pizza, and next week, we’ll be making Chilean empanadas. 🇨🇱

Along the way, students are learning practical skills, trying recipes from different cultures, and gaining more confidence in the kitchen. And, of course, one of the best parts is sitting down afterward to enjoy what we made together!

It’s been a lot of fun learning, cooking, and eating together. ❤️

30/09/2026

🌱Adulting workshop

Led on three days, this program is designed to help young refugees in Greece transition into adulthood by equipping them with essential life skills. Each day focuses on a different aspect of independent living, from legal and financial responsibilities to daily routines, education, and personal care.

🗓️ Day 1:

Introduction

• Discuss the meaning of turning 18 as a refugee in Greece, focusing on housing, responsibilities, and independence. Highlight the legal requirement to leave shelters at 18.

Documents & Finance

• Discuss legal documents, the necessity of a lawyer, asylum processes, and necessary paperwork. Introduce the concept of budgeting and financial planning, including bills and saving money.

🗓️ Day 2:

Routine & Education

• Emphasize the importance of administrative tasks like organising documents. Teach time management using a weekly planner and time tables.

• Discuss the importance of education for asylum cases, citizenship, and integration, including options for schools and the role of NGOs.

🗓️ Day 3:

Health

• Cover basic health practices, when to seek medical help, what numbers to call in case of an emergency.

Cooking

• Plan weekly grocery shopping and learn about food-related NGOs. Conduct a case study on kitchen necessities. Discuss hygiene practices in cooking and cleaning up afterward.

Cleaning

• Discuss cleaning routines for different rooms, emphasising the correct order and tools for each task. Provide guidance on using laundromats and handling laundry.

Thank you to everyone who participated!

28/09/2026

Teacher Training & Development Course

Learning how to teach means learning how to connect, communicate, adapt, and support others.

Our Teacher Training & Development Course gives participants the opportunity to build practical teaching skills through a combination of training, observation, lesson planning, and hands-on experience in the classroom.

Throughout the course, participants explore topics such as lesson planning, classroom management, different learning needs, giving feedback, and creating engaging and supportive learning environments.

Whether they go on to work in education or take these skills into another field, the course is designed to build confidence, communication, leadership, and teamwork—skills that can travel with them wherever they go next.

25/09/2026

💻 Building digital skills, one class at a time!

Our IT classes give students the opportunity to develop practical computer skills they can use in school, work, and everyday life.

From learning the basics of using a computer to working with programs like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, students build their skills step by step through hands-on practice.

For many of our students, developing digital literacy is an important part of becoming more independent and preparing for future education and employment opportunities.

A big thank you to our volunteers who make these classes possible! 💙

24/09/2026

Last week, we held our monthly Career Day, welcoming two guest speakers, Babbis and Clara, to share their experiences with our students!

👨‍🍳 Babbis, a well-known chef in Athens and the owner of two of our favorite restaurants in Koukaki, Tuk Tuk and Kuchisabishii Sakaba, spoke about his passion for Asian cuisine and his journey into opening and managing restaurants.

🩺 Clara, one of our current volunteers, shared about her career as an occupational therapist in Australia, where she works with stroke patients, and the path that led her into the profession.

A huge thank you to Babbis and Clara for taking the time to share your career paths, experiences, and insights with our students!

18/09/2026

💛 One More Thank You…

Our 10th Anniversary celebration and fundraiser wouldn’t have happened without the people working behind the scenes.

A huge thank you to **Camille, Clara P., Nima, Clara G., Andreina, Birger, Pouya, Asif, Kamila, Jamel, Julian, and Malihe** for helping us organize and prepare for the anniversary celebration. From getting the space ready to bringing all the little details together, thank you for making the day so special.

And an extra **HUGE thank you to Pouya and Clara**, who spent countless hours over the past two months working on our 10th Anniversary campaign—planning, filming, editing, and helping us tell 10 years of Habibi Center stories through these videos.

You guys did a phenomenal job, and we couldn’t have pulled this off without you. 💛

Thank you to everyone who helped make our 10th anniversary something we’ll remember for a very long time.

17/09/2026

Story of Hope Volunteer 💫

"Dear teachers and students, it's teacher Andy. It's very hard to put into words what these four months and a half have meant to me Habibi Center is a special and magical place coming here and witnessing every day its beauty has been a gift to me one of the most precious gifts ever. The community that I found here has so much love and care and exists thanks to all of YOU. You are helping building this, every day, and getting to experience this has been incredible. I see the effort and care you all put and I want to say thank you, for giving me the chance to come here and experience it with you.

It has been a privilege to teach here, and for being a part of this incredible community. Thanks to my co-workers: you are amazing people and I'm so grateful to have worked with you. You really helped me a lot, you pushed and supported me along the way. Watching you has been really inspiring to me. Thank you for your kindness and care.

To my students, to those I thought and to those I haven't it has been my greatest honor knowing you and teaching you. I wanted to say that you are incredible, smart and kind, and I really have believe you're going to do great things I wish to you all the best because you deserve it. I saw you grow and improve in the past four months and I wanted to say thank you because you helped me improve myself and improve as a person this being said, I wish all the best, and I hope to see you again soon, and I'm so proud of you all ❤️

Love,
Andy ❤️" - Andreina

Discover more life-changing Stories of Hope by visiting the full archive on our website!

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Avenida Burgos 12
Madrid
28036

Horario de apertura

Lunes	15:30 - 20:00
Martes	15:30 - 20:00
Miércoles	15:30 - 20:00
Jueves	15:30 - 20:00
Viernes	15:30 - 20:00

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