Helios+ Project

29/10/2026

💚 HELIOS+ project in the North Aegean Region extended until June 2027!

More opportunities for employment, integration and a fresh start across the North Aegean.

‼️ Learn more: https://shorturl.at/qZFC0

Implemented by , in cooperation with the Ελληνικό Συμβούλιο για τους Πρόσφυγες - Greek Council for Refugees and Ηλιακτίδα ΑΜΚΕ - Iliaktida Amke, the project will expand its activities in 📍Lesvos, 📍Samos and 📍Chios, strengthening partnerships with local employers and stakeholders.

Together, we promote access to employment, independent living and social cohesion, supporting both people and local communities.

📌 ✨️The project is implemented with the support of ΕΣΠΑ through ΕΥΣΥΔ - ΜΕΥ of the Υπουργείο Μετανάστευσης & Ασύλου.

23/10/2026

💚56 HELIOS+ participants.
💚97 job interviews.
💚New opportunities for a better future.

An employment networking event was organized in Attica under the Helios+ Project, bringing together participants and recruitment companies at the HELIOS+ SolidarityNow Centre.

The participating companies presented job opportunities in construction, cleaning, catering, caregiving and other service sectors, catering to people with different skills and professional backgrounds.

Dynamis Hub and Work in Greece presented available positions, while the Κοινωνικός Συνεταιρισμός "Αρχιπέλαγος" highlighted employment opportunities for people from vulnerable groups. KAISSEROGLOU KYRIAKOS & CO. E.E. also offered positions at EKO fuel stations.

By facilitating direct contact with potential employers, the event supported HELIOS+ participants in taking concrete steps towards employment and an independent life in Greece.

📌 ✨️The project is implemented with the support of ΕΣΠΑ through ΕΥΣΥΔ - ΜΕΥ of the Υπουργείο Μετανάστευσης & Ασύλου.

19/10/2026

16/10/2026

Connecting People with Employment Opportunities

As part of the Helios+ Project Attica, International Rescue Committee , in cooperation with , organized a hybrid employability event to support participants in accessing employment opportunities.

The event included an information session on using public transportation to commute to work, employer presentations by Markakos Constructions S.A. and HAS - High Aesthetic Surfaces, and individual interviews with interested participants.

By combining practical information with direct contact with employers, the initiative aimed to facilitate participants’ access to the labour market and support their steps towards employment.

📌 The HELIOS+ project is implemented with the support of ΕΣΠΑ through ΕΥΣΥΔ - ΜΕΥ of Υπουργείο Μετανάστευσης & Ασύλου .

10/09/2026

‼️Our activities are growing in📍Western Macedonia‼️

If you hold an International or Temporary Protection status, by joining Helios+ project you can benefit from: ✅️Job counseling and networking with employers ✅️Vocational training ✅️Greek Language lessons ✅️Housing support

📞Contact us via Telegram, Monday to Friday:
🔹 6949333553 – Arabic
🔹 6949072575 – French, English
🔹 6949076750 – Farsi
🔹 6951084867 – Ukrainian, Greek
🔹 6957211015 – Somali

📧Write to us in your language at: [email protected]

✨️The project is implemented with the support of ΕΣΠΑ through ΕΥΣΥΔ - ΜΕΥ of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum Υπουργείο Μετανάστευσης & Ασύλου.

01/08/2026

👉From Awareness to Institutional Commitment: Strengthening Inclusive Education and Intercultural Understanding

💡As part of the Helios+ Project in Attica, a focused group discussion was implemented by Caritas Hellas at the 2nd High School of Agios Dimitrios to address growing concerns regarding tensions and stereotyping affecting , and mutual respect within the school community.

❣ Bringing together educational staff and students, the workshop created a safe space for collective reflection, evaluation, dialogue, and solution-building.
The session prioritized psychological safety, open communication, and equal participation, enabling all stakeholders to engage meaningfully in the process.
Educational staff participating in the closing session highlighted the importance of addressing the problem and stressed the need for support, concluding that underlying causes stem from society at large.

Through collaborative learning and institutional engagement, schools can become stronger, safer, and more inclusive spaces where every student feels respected, valued, and empowered to belong.

🫶Building networks within community, we promote inclusion and strengthen mutual understanding!

The project is implemented with the support of ΕΣΠΑ through ΕΥΣΥΔ - ΜΕΥ of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum Υπουργείο Μετανάστευσης & Ασύλου.

31/07/2026

30/07/2026

Join the HELIOS+ Intercultural Choir 🎵🎺🎷

✨️The project is implemented with the support of ΕΣΠΑ through ΕΥΣΥΔ - ΜΕΥ of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum Υπουργείο Μετανάστευσης & Ασύλου.

📌 Διαπολιτισμική Χορωδία HELIOS+
🎶 Εκεί όπου οι φωνές συναντιούνται, οι κοινότητες δυναμώνουν.

Η Κάριτας Ελλάς σας προσκαλεί να συμμετάσχετε στη Διαπολιτισμική Χορωδία +, μια δημιουργική πρωτοβουλία που φέρνει τους ανθρώπους κοντά μέσα από τη μουσική και ενισχύει τη συμμετοχή, τη συνεργασία και τη διαπολιτισμική ανταλλαγή. Η χορωδία προσφέρει έναν φιλόξενο χώρο όπου οι συμμετέχοντες μπορούν να εξερευνήσουν τη συλλογική δημιουργία μέσα από το τραγούδι, να μοιραστούν μουσικές εμπειρίες και να συμβάλουν στη δημιουργία μιας ζωντανής και συμπεριληπτικής κοινότητας.

✨ Όλες και όλοι είναι ευπρόσδεκτοι, ανεξάρτητα από προηγούμενη εμπειρία σε χορωδία!

📩 Για να εκδηλώσετε το ενδιαφέρον σας ή για περισσότερες πληροφορίες, επικοινωνήστε μαζί μας στο [email protected] ή στο 6975832998.

Η Caritas Hellas συμμετέχει στο Helios+ Project ως μέλος της κοινοπραξίας που συντονίζει o IOM Greece, με επικεφαλής την Κάριτας Ελλάς και τη συμμετοχή της International Rescue Committee Hellas και της SolidarityNow.

Μάθε περισσότερα εδώ: https://greece.iom.int/el/helios

Το πρόγραμμα υλοποιείται από τον IOM Greece και χρηματοδοτείται από το ΕΣΠΑ, μέσω της ΕΥΣΥΔ–ΜΕΥ του Υπουργείο Μετανάστευσης & Ασύλου, με τη συγχρηματοδότηση της Ευρωπαϊκής Ένωσης.

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📌 HELIOS+ Intercultural Choir
🎶 Where voices meet, communities grow.

Caritas Hellas invites you to join the + Intercultural Choir, a creative initiative that brings people together through music and promotes participation, collaboration and intercultural exchange. The choir offers a welcoming space where participants can explore collective singing, share musical experiences and contribute to a vibrant and inclusive community.

✨ Everyone is welcome, regardless of previous choir experience.
📩 To express your interest or receive more information, please contact us using the details on the flyer.

Caritas Hellas participates in the Helios+ Project as a member of the Attica consortium coordinated by IOM Greece, led by Caritas Hellas, together with SolidarityNow and IRC Hellas.

Find out more here: https://greece.iom.int/el/helios

The Helios+ Project is implemented in cooperation with IOM Greece and funded by ΕΣΠΑ through ΕΥΣΥΔ - ΜΕΥ of Υπουργείο Μετανάστευσης & Ασύλου and with the co-financing of the European Union.

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