{"id":9027,"date":"2017-07-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-18T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/?p=9027"},"modified":"2026-07-14T13:48:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T10:48:48","slug":"desmos-for-youth-announcement-of-the-successful-candidates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/en\/news\/desmos-for-youth-announcement-of-the-successful-candidates\/","title":{"rendered":"Desmos for Youth &#8211; Announcement of the successful candidates!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"gb-element-12fb0d01\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" data-media-id=\"11616\" class=\"gb-media-daf16709\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/party-enarksis-desmos-gia-neous-2-preview.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/party-enarksis-desmos-gia-neous-2-preview.jpg 768w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/party-enarksis-desmos-gia-neous-2-preview-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/party-enarksis-desmos-gia-neous-2-preview-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-aad6d723\">\n<h1 class=\"gb-text gb-text-90e08d86\">Desmos for Youth &#8211; Announcement of the successful candidates!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-b0e02a86\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-0d5cffa5\"><div style=\"color:#e76d6c\" class=\"has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-post-date has-text-color\"><time datetime=\"2017-07-19T00:00:00+03:00\">19\/7\/2017<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-6862143b dn-diamond-item-alt\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-f94787b6\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-63d3442b\">\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-9c8621a8\">Through the program&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/en\/news\/launch-party-of-the-second-year-of-the-desmos-for-youth-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Desmos for Youth&#8221;<\/a> a total of 11 previously unemployed youths started working at 11 social welfare organizations, thanks to donations&nbsp;of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehellenicinitiative.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Hellenic Initiative<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visa.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Visa Hellas<\/a> and Desmos&#8217; crowdfunding campaign&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/desmos.org\/greece-works-completion-of-campaign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greece Works!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-973a3e8b\">The program includes a wide range of fields and disciplines and we are extremely pleased that through the program capable youths will have the opportunity to work for a year on their field of interest, gaining significant professional experience while helping people in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-085f020b\">Anna-Maria, Penelope, Lucia, Marilena, Thanassi, Elvira, Nadia, Chris, Olympia, Amalia and Emmanuela we wholeheartedly welcome you to the program!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-f6a090c8\">We wish everyone the best of luck in their new positions and we are looking forward to see how their achievements benefit society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-64ea9b78\">A brief acquaintance with the selected organizations and youths:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-3a1943a6\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-ec66ad24\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"187\" class=\"gb-media-446a0eee\" alt=\"\" title=\"generation-2.0-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/generation-2.0-logo.jpg\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-85dc58f6\"><a href=\"https:\/\/g2red.org\/el\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GENERATION 2.0 FOR RIGHTS, EQUALITY &amp; DIVERSITY<\/a>&nbsp;(Athens)<br>Anna Maria Vouzouneraki<br><em>Position created:&nbsp;<\/em>Work Advisor \/ Educator<br>The project focuses on improving the integration of immigrants and refugees in the Greek market, by improving their personal skills. The Generation 2.0 for Rights, Equality &amp; Diversity examines the Greek market and the opportunities created by it for both immigrants and refugees, while trying to sensitize the businesses and the employers about diversity in the business field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-b4c75caf\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-c7fb2fb7\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theotokos.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">THEOTOKOS<\/a>&nbsp;(Athens)<br>Penelope Vitali<br><em>Position created:<\/em>&nbsp;Psychologist<br>Theotokos Foundation aims to&nbsp;psychologically support and educate disabled people, as well as their families. The goal of this project is the continuous monitoring and evaluation of their progress concerning their cognitive and psychosocial development as well as their social adaptation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-af53dbb0\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"gb-media-497789c6\" alt=\"\" title=\"theotokos-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/theotokos-logo.jpg\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-db6b6da1\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-1fce91c2\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"95\" class=\"gb-media-63fc9216\" alt=\"\" title=\"kallisto-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/kallisto-logo.jpg\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-9d483321\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.callisto.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CALLISTO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION FOR WILDLIFE<\/a><br>(Thessaloniki)<br>Lucia Argiriadou<br><em>Position created:<\/em>&nbsp;Sponsorships Manager<br>Callisto focuses on the study, protection and management of populations and habitats of large carnivores, bears, wolves and other endangered species of wildlife. These actions are about the preservation of wildlife, focusing on large mammals, as well as the coexistence of these species with human beings, underlining the beauty of nature, the value of diversity and the right to live.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-cdf896d6\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-c8d8474f\"><a href=\"http:\/\/scico.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SciCo \u2013 SCIENCE COMMUNICATION<\/a>&nbsp;(Athens)<br>Marilena Andrikopoulou<br><em>Position created:<\/em>&nbsp;Project Manager and Academic Educational Advisor<br>SciCo (Science Communication) Organization has as a main goal the Communication of Science to the public, with the main goals of diffusing science to combat scientific illiteracy and empowering youths with skills. The main dissemination tool based on the aforementioned is the STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) educational approach.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-8da0f4c7\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"277\" height=\"182\" class=\"gb-media-391dc661\" alt=\"\" title=\"scico-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/scico-logo.jpg\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-b2be1388\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-de35de3c\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"147\" class=\"gb-media-5a00c0a6\" alt=\"\" title=\"givmed-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/givmed-logo.png\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-cda0bd64\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.givmed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GIVMED<\/a>&nbsp;(Athens)<br>Thanassis Vratimos<br><em>Position created:<\/em>&nbsp;Development manager<br>The main goal of the organization is raising awareness among the Greek community about the problem of excess medicine, supporting public interest entities which cannot cover the medical needs of their beneficiaries and the promotion of technology as a tool to fight and resolve social problems. The position of the Development Manager at GIVMED includes the development of strategy, fundraising and the organization\u2019s partners network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-ccf03ebd\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-05664aff\"><a href=\"https:\/\/athenslive.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ATHENS LIVE<\/a>&nbsp;(Athens)<br>Elvira Krithari<br><em>Position created:&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;Reporter&nbsp;for English-language multimedia reportage<br>AthensLive is a newly founded media non-profit startup based in Athens, dedicated to covering the most important and under-reported stories. Its mission is to change the agenda in Greece\u2019s media, by creating a sustainable independent media outlet and fostering a culture of excellence in journalism in a widely corrupted scene. AthensLive is an innovative, dynamic media-house with a passion for great storytelling.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-cb7edd65\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"gb-media-2b48ad60\" alt=\"\" title=\"athenslive-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/athenslive-logo.png\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-fb01880f\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-f05aef75\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"gb-media-e8f10f8f\" alt=\"\" title=\"irodikos-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/irodikos-logo.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/irodikos-logo.png 300w, https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/irodikos-logo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-7f1d7cc8\"><a href=\"http:\/\/irodikos.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IRODIKOS SPORTS CLUB<\/a>&nbsp;(Komotini)<br>Nadia Zournatsidi<br><em>Position created:<\/em>&nbsp;Physical education teacher<br>The purpose of the organization is to help disabled people socialize through sport activities,&nbsp;shooting trainings, sports and educational programs such as the \u201cParalympic Day in Schools\u201d, which combined together help greatly with the empowerment and social integration of people with disabilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-5dc993aa\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-be4f7fd8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomgate.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FREEDOM GATE GREECE<\/a>&nbsp;(Athens)<br>Christos Skiadopoulos<br><em>Position created:<\/em>&nbsp;Psychologist<br>The aim of the project is the psychological support of prisoners and their families who are confronted daily with the stigma and social exclusion, as well as the psychological support of groups facing severe stressful situations that may lead them to depression.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-45247abf\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"228\" height=\"128\" class=\"gb-media-41beee32\" alt=\"\" title=\"freedom-gate-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/freedom-gate-logo.png\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-92eec39b\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-bbf15e00\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"97\" class=\"gb-media-9b7d65bc\" alt=\"\" title=\"neaniki-epixeirimatikotita-kriti\" src=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/neaniki-epixeirimatikotita-kriti.png\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-e4538453\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthentrepreneurship.club\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLUB<\/a>&nbsp;(Crete)<br>Olympia Kokka<br><em>Position created:<\/em>&nbsp;Executive director<br>The aim of the project is to promote entrepreneurship in Greece, starting with the largest cities of Crete, through a complete program for skill development for the beneficiaries with training, workshops, meetings, games and educational visits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-b02144b1\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-b426d405\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xeniospolis.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">XENIOS POLIS<\/a>&nbsp;(Athens)<br>Amalia Dimopoulou<br><em>Position created:<\/em>&nbsp;Researcher \/ Author of Educational Material<br>&#8220;Xenios Polis&#8221; is a new, major and dynamic effort, founded in early 2016 and based on both the enthusiasm of young scientists and the support of recognized academic scholars. The team is carrying out research about the education of immigrants, a comparative study of the European example. It creates a holistic Adult Refugee Education Program and supports the educational needs of refugees, both at a group and individual level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-56a3eee8\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"gb-media-b4adeafd\" alt=\"\" title=\"xenios-poli-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/xenios-poli-logo.jpg\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-7b3317cc\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-42cce7ea\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" class=\"gb-media-769ae0fa\" alt=\"\" title=\"arsis-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/desmos.digitalnest.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/arsis-logo.jpg\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-69467ddf\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.arsis.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ARSIS (Thessaloniki)<\/a><br>Emmanuela Niraki<br><em>Position created:<\/em>&nbsp;Time Exchange Bank Manager and Psychologist<br>The core of the project is the empowerment of people from vulnerable social groups and their reintegration into society through their assimilation to the Time Exchange Bank. The goal of the Time Exchange Bank is to become a tool for providing the appropriate psychological and social support in order to offer people a chance to discover and exploit their potential, their feeling of acceptance and learn how to cooperate, while being able to cover daily needs at a low cost, contributing to the reduction of stress in their everyday life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-684a6b93\"><strong><strong>BEST OF LUCK FOR YOUR NEW BEGINNINGS!<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Desmos for Youth &#8211; Announcement of the successful candidates! Through the program&nbsp;&#8220;Desmos for Youth&#8221; a total of 11 previously unemployed youths started working at 11 social welfare organizations, thanks to donations&nbsp;of&nbsp;The Hellenic Initiative,&nbsp;Visa Hellas and Desmos&#8217; crowdfunding campaign&nbsp;Greece Works! 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