5th Programme Cycle
The fifth cycle of the “Desmos for Youth” programme, implemented from December 2024 to November 2025, supported the creation of 11 new employment opportunities across 11 nonprofit organisations, offering young professionals the opportunity to gain valuable work experience while contributing to the work of civil society.
The positions covered a wide range of fields, from education and psychological support to communications, project management, accessibility and animal welfare.
Participating organisations and roles:
ActionAid – Educational Officer
Dogs’ Voice – Community Manager / Crisis Response Training Program
HIAS Greece – Administrative Support
Odyssea – Facilities Coordinator at the new centre in Thessaloniki
The Tipping Point – Project Manager
ANIMA – Communications and Networking Coordinator
Network for Children’s Rights – Youth Worker at the Youth Network
Irida Women’s Center – Communications with Community Officer
Promitheas – Field Administrative Support
Technology Without Borders – Inclusivity & Accessibility Lead
Fainareti – Psychologist for the “Mental Health Support Helpline for Pregnant Women and New Mothers”
Through the work of the participating organisations, the fifth cycle contributed to supporting 7,242 people and 8,816 animals, while 1,674 helpline calls were recorded. Following the completion of the cycle, 5 of the 11 professionals remained employed by their respective organisations, highlighting the programme’s contribution to creating longer-term employment opportunities for young people.
