Non profit society, membership ex- South Africans. South Africans, Greek South Africans and anyone else who lived in South Africa or carries a SA passport. We host social functions, excursions, charity involvement, local and South African. We work closely with the South African Embassy.

iforU is a non-profit organization for the empowerment and support of young women entrepreneurs through Mentoring & Networking. We are targeted to women that have recently started their business or have had their own business for a while but are ready to take it to the next level. Our vision is to see women in Greece achieve their full potential in business, playing an important part in the new order of things.

Our Tools

The Mentoring Program:

There comes a time when an anthill may look like a molehill to most of us; that's when you need someone to take you by the hand and show you how it's done. Our mentors are seasoned entrepreneurs and educators whose experience and insights will help you see things in a different light, encouraging you in your everyday quest for success.

Conferences, seminars, workshops and other offline activities:

Starting with our first conference in May 2012, iforU offers a variety of opportunities for learning, sharing and networking, in Greece and abroad. Our relationship and involvement with social and professional networks on a local and international level allows us to share knowledge and expertise with women entrepreneurs around the globe and to utilize it for the empowerment of young female entrepreneurs in Greece.

The Greek-Irish Society is about connecting people, sharing our culture, having a laugh. Its open to everyone - Greek, Irish or any other Nationality! So join us and join in the FUN!

The Greek-Irish Society was founded in 1977 with the aim of developing social and cultural relations between the people of Ireland and Greece. It also serves as a focal point for Irish people living and working in Greece, as well as for people of all nationalities living in Greece who are interested in finding out more about Ireland and its people.

A series of events is held from September to June, including table quizzes, walks, lectures, taverna nights, a family Christmas lunch, a New Year’s pita cutting, an annual tour. The highlight of the society’s year is the annual St Patrick’s Day Ball, held on or around March 17.

The society publishes a monthly newsletter which contains not only information on the society’s activities but also details of events taking place in Athens and Greece of interest to our members.  The society is a non-profit making, non-sectarian, and non-political body. Anyone with an interest in Ireland is welcome to join. Membership runs from January to December and costs €20 for an individual and €25 for a family. The society currently has about 150 members.  For more information please visit our website.

Find the Greek - Irish Society on Social Media: 

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We are a group of volunteers whose mission is the care and the protection of stray animals that are living within the region of the Municipality of Nea Filadelphia in Athens, Greece. We desperately need donations for the shelter - our operational costs are 3,000-5,000 euros per month. We are able to raise about 1,000 euros per month from private donations and the remainder is gathered from the volunteers. Even as little as 5 euros can make a difference! (5 euros will feed a puppy for 3 days or a kitten for 8 days).

The Friends of Animals - NF rescue shelter accepts cash donations, PayPal, money order or direct deposit into our bank account. You can also adopt a pet, or virtually adopt (sponsor) one! For more details, please see the website.

CONTACT: Kiki Karathanassi

DONATIONS: We are a registered charity (#25700) and will issue a tax receipt for all donations made in Greece and internationally upon request. 

Find Filozoikos Friends of Animals Nea Filadelfia on Social Media: 

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The Athens Strollers walk around Athens every other weekend and invite Greek and non-Greek nationals, alike. The Athens Strollers are a hiking club, unique in 2 respects: we walk in nature, near and around Athens, which makes our venues quickly accessible; and we walk either on a Saturday or a Sunday. The length of the walks differs, sometimes it is just 2-3 hours, sometime 5-6 hours. Families with children from 6 years and up are warmly welcomed.

There is no charge for being a member or participating in a walk.

You just sign up on the mailing list and will receive invitations. The only expense is your transportation to/from the walking venue and the tavern meal after the walk should you desire to stay for the meal. 

The club started over 10 years ago. All necessary information is posted  on the club's dedicated website: www.athens-strollers.gr. Here you will find detailed instructions on how to get to each walk start, the degree of difficulty, necessary equipment etc. Each walk concludes with an (optional) meal at a nearby taverna.

Founded in 1948, the American Women's Organization of Greece - AWOGreece, is a dynamic English-speaking volunteer women's non-profit group that connects American women in Greece and their friends.

Our vibrant community of women of all ages and backgrounds who share common values and beliefs, focus on charitable and benevolent volunteerism in philanthropy, education and women empowerment. Diverse recreational activities such as monthly meetings and networking events are also organized to help foster a sense of bonding among its members.

AWOGreece is also a member of The Federation of American Women’s Clubs Overseas (FAWCO) founded in 1931. FAWCO is an international network of independent volunteer clubs and associations comprising of 57 member clubs in 28 countries worldwide, including AWOGreece. FAWCO serves as a resource and a voice for its members; seeks to improve the lives of women and girls worldwide, especially in the areas of human rights, health, education and the environment. In addition, FAWCO advocates for the rights of U.S. citizens overseas. The organization is a global women’s NGO and since 1997, FAWCO has held special consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council.

How to join

Full time AWOGreece: To become a member, simply download and complete the Membership Form/GDPR form. If you are not a U.S. citizen or the spouse of one, you can still join as long as two AWOG members sponsor you. Email the completed forms to info@awogreece.org. Once your membership application is approved, you can submit your annual dues (40,00 Euros) to our AWOG bank account.

Friends of AWOGreece: Those who reside outside of Greece can also support our cause by becoming a “Friends of AWOGreece”. You will not have voting privileges, but you can attend area meetings and participate in group activities in Athens at member prices. Fill out our Membership Form/GDPR and get in touch: info@awogreece.org. Once your membership application is approved, you can submit your annual dues (30,00 Euros) to our AWOG bank account.

When we meet?

Aside from cultural and fun morning and evening outings we arrange throughout the month, we also have two “area” meetings each month. Our Glyfada/south group meets every forth Thursday morning of each month and our Halandri/Agia Paraskevi north group meets every third Thursday morning of each month.

Why join?

AWOGreece is a great group to give back to your local community collectively. Our main charitable cause, is the Heart Pillow Project, a woman-to-woman project where members and friends unite in a common purpose to stuff, stitch and package heart pillows for distribution to mastectomy patients in Athens Hospitals.

AWOGreece is also a great way to connect to the American and ex-pat community in Greece, meet new people and make friendship but most of all, we have fun!

United we will move forward to inspire, support our community and work together as a team with commitment and determination that the organization keeps flourishing for decades to come.

 

I sent out a Whatsapp message to a friend, and it came back with a ‘Let’s go!’, so we headed toward Syntagma and what has quickly become Athens’ staple sushi restaurant – Koi Sushi Bar.

I’ve written about Koi before. This is probably the most affordable sushi/Japanese eatery in town, with great prices and a simple menu (and as of this week, open in Kifisia!). I’ve been there quite a few times, and always leave stuffed and smiling at the number on the bill. There are some fantastic sushi restaurants in Athens – but for price and value, Koi can’t be beat. Take note: it can get very crowded, especially on weekends, so be prepared to wait. Cash only.

On the way home from the restaurant, right around the corner in fact, I walked by a little shop that I have never noticed before: Soya Athens. It turns out that Soya Athens has been around since 2005 and supplies an amazing range of authentic Japanese food products (foods, drinks, Sake, etc.) as well as tableware, kitchen utensils, etc. The shop is very cute and packed with great stuff. And they even have an online shop. The best surprise is their sushi club, where members can learn how to prepare sushi from a pro!

So Saturday turned into a ‘virtual visit’ to Japan – Arigatou gozaimasu...
 

Koi Sushi Bar
Nikis 15, Syntagma
210 321 1099

Soya Athens
Apollonos 33, Syntagma
210 323 6324
www.soyaathens.gr

Until next week,

Jack

In this weekly space, keep up with ‘Jack’ as he navigates daily life in Athens… Anecdotes, stories, hits & misses, the good, the bad and, well, the rest…

Apart from the various year-round offerings around the city, one of my favourite theatre events is the annual ‘Hellenic Festival’ – also called the Athens & Epidaurus Festival (www.greekfestival.gr/en/) which happens every summer. The festival offers a great range of classical and modern theatrical masterpieces and musical performances at the stunning Herodeon and Epidaurus theatres.

But back to winter reality… I often drive or walk by a place called ‘Chytirio’, in the Gazi/Kerameikos neighborhood. It’s an unassuming little building with performance adverts posted outside. I’ve often wondered what goes on in here… So the other night I bought a couple of tickets (a steal at €8 each) to a show called ‘Aires de Argentina’ at the Chytirio.

Chytirio means ‘foundry’ – and I’d like to believe the building was once, perhaps, a foundry. It is styled as a ‘Theatre / Art Café’. In any case, the venue is rather interesting: direct entry into an outdoor garden space set-up for summer shows, a small indoor bar/café, and a small (150 person) theatre, with exposed stone walls and a ‘small space’, intimate feeling. Athenian, to be sure.

This was a musical performance more than theatre – a ‘trip around Argentina’ through music and dance. (Has anyone else noticed that Athens seems to be in love with Argentinean music and dance??) It was a very pleasant evening – nice music, relaxed and easy, like a private performance by a group of friends – complete with wine served to you during the show.

Chytirio seems to have something for everyone – music & theatre, local and not-so-local. Worth a look to see if anything catches your eye!

Muy bien!

Chytirio (Χυτήριο)
Iera Odos 44, Kerameikos
210 3412313
www.chytirio.gr (Greek only)

Until next week,

Jack

In this weekly space, keep up with ‘Jack’ as he navigates daily life in Athens… Anecdotes, stories, hits & misses, the good, the bad and, well, the rest…