Greece
Who we are, what we stand for — and why we believe that the voices of young Roma in Europe must finally be heard.
ΓΕΙΑ ΣΑΣ!
Roma youth, growing into leadership
Greece is home to vibrant Roma communities that continue to face barriers to quality education, equal opportunities and meaningful participation in public life. Discrimination, social exclusion and limited access to decision-making processes continue to affect the lives of many Roma children and young people, making inclusion, empowerment and civic participation essential for creating more equitable communities.
Factsheet
We Are
KEAN
We Speak
Greek, English, Russian
Our Address
Patroklou 57, Ilion, Greece
What we do
Our services
KEAN is a Greek civil society organisation dedicated to promoting human rights, social inclusion and youth participation. By working closely with young people and local communities, it creates opportunities for Roma children and youth to strengthen their leadership, build confidence and play an active role in shaping more inclusive communities.
Promoting Inclusion
We create opportunities for vulnerable young people to participate, belong and become active members of society.
Human Rights Education
We raise awareness of children’s rights, equality, diversity and democratic values through educational and participatory activities.
Preventing Discrimination
We work against exclusion, isolation and discrimination by promoting intercultural dialogue and equal opportunities.
Supporting Vulnerable Youth
We provide empowering, educational and recreational activities for children, young people and vulnerable groups.
Preventing Early Marriage
We support child-centred approaches that help Roma girls and marginalised teenagers understand their rights and shape their own futures.
Building Youth Leadership
We help young people develop confidence, communication skills and leadership capacities through local and European project activities.
Team
The persons behind
A team of educators, activists, and Roma representatives — across six countries. We work participatively: many of our colleagues are part of the Roma community themselves.
Raina Melissinou
Project Manager and Educator
Athina Abatzidi
Project Manager
Maria Diakou
Project Manager
Recent
News & Stories
- Voices Unheard
Contact
Get in touch
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