Marilia Tsopela
5th cycle – Community Manager at the Crisis Response Training program – Dogs’ Voice
Marilia participated in the 5th cycle of the program at Dogs’ Voice, serving as Community Manager and overseeing the Crisis Response Training program. The most significant moment for Marilia was when construction of the organisation’s new facility was completed—a lifelong dream come true.
“There, we will lay the groundwork for a new era for the animals of Attica. It will serve as a model shelter for animals affected by natural disasters and, at the same time, function as an educational center for groups in Attica.”
Marilia continued her work at the Dogs’ Voice even after the completion of the program’s 3rd cycle, as the organisation secured the funding for the continuation of her position, thereby confirming the value and success of the “Desmos for Youth” program.
Dogs’ Voice is a nonprofit organisation that supports the work of 132 animal welfare organisations throughout Greece; it operates the largest network for placing stray dogs in responsible adoptive homes, It specialises in crisis management and provides legal support for reports of animal abuse. Dogs’ Voice’s mission is a Greece free of stray dogs, with citizens who respect animals and their rights. Founded in 2015, Dogs’ Voice has been systematically involved in crisis management regarding animal protection in cases of natural disasters since 2017. In 2023, it launched the initiative “Animal Advocates of Greece,” with the mission of protecting animals through the legal system.
