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Updated at: 2021/10/08

Irida Women's Center is a safe space for women (aged 13 and older) of all nationalities. The center has spaces to relax, socialize and study, including a garden-balcony, kitchen, quiet area, prayer room, and a sewing room. 

 

Language, computer skills and life-skills classes

 

  • Computer classes (offered in English, French, Arabic and Farsi)
  • English classes offered at various levels (beginner - advanced)
  • Greek classes offered at various levels (beginner - intermediate, advanced on demand)
  • French literacy classes (for illiterate French speakers)
  • Farsi literacy classes (for illiterate Farsi speakers)
  • German classes are offered only for those in the relocation programme to a German speaking country
  • Life-skill classes: How to use Google maps, how to use an ATM etc. 

 

Additional information for the service:

Classes are available for women aged 13+ only

Some classes are designated only for women aged 16+

 

 

Recreational activities

  • Art, drawing and hand-craft classes
  • Sewing classes
  • Sports classes
  • Beauty classes 
  • Cooking classes
  • Cultural outings in the city

 

Additional information for the service:

Classes are available for women aged 13+ only

These classes are for recreational purposes only, we do not offer a full course which is designed for employment purposes in these areas

 

Legal counselling

  • Legal counselling is offered to those who do not have access to other legal counselling services
  • Legal advice
  • Writing emails to the asylum office and police station
  • Interview preparation
  • Legal Representation

 

Additional information for the service:

Legal counselling is only available for women

You must register as a member first in order to receive legal counselling services.

 

Social services, PSS support and counselling

A social worker offers social services, PSS support, counselling, referrals and provision of information to those who do not have a social worker, or do not have access to these services elsewhere. 

 

Additional information for the service:

Social services and counselling are only available for women

You must register as a member first in order to receive support

 

Registration:

New visitors to Irida Center need to register. Send a message to the Irida phone or visit Irida Center during visiting hours to request registration and receive information about services at the center. The team at Irida will contact you (via phone) when it is your turn to register

Additional Information

Irida runs a Child Friendly Space open for children aged 1-5 years. Children will engage in recreational activities with the children's space facilitators, whilst their guardian is participating in activities elsewhere in the center. Please note this is not a drop off for children, it is only available for women who stay at the center.

Location

Thessaloniki

Address

El. Venizelou 59

PC 54631 1st floor

Address in Local Language

Ελ. Βενιζέλου 59

Opening Hours

Monday open from 09:30 to 17:30

Tuesday open from 09:30 to 17:30

Wednesday open from 09:30 to 17:30

Thursday open from 09:30 to 17:30

Friday open from 09:30 to 14:30

Contact Information

email: irida@iridacenter.org

facebook_messenger: https://www.facebook.com/iridacenter/

phone: +302311296392

whatsapp: +306907289836

Address

El. Venizelou 59, Thessaloniki

40.6387892397508700
22.9432836311227850

Address in local language

Ελ. Βενιζέλου 59

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