KEDITH is the Community Enterprise of Municipality of Thessaloniki, with a number of 75 employees in total. It is responsible for the social support of young people and especially the youngsters confronting social risk.
KEDITH implemented the 2014 European Youth Capital and as a direct result of its success now operates a certified lifelong learning level 2 training center which provides qualifications mostly aimed at NEET youth [“Not in Education, Employment, or Training”] for courses on language, professions, technology and also functions as a Youth Centre for non-formal education activities in order to strengthen young people’s role in the civil society.
KEDITH also operates a center for youngsters with special needs and four creative learning centers for kids aged 7-12. Moreover, we are implementing activities in the fields of: social protection and solidarity, education, culture, sports, environment, research and technology development. Particular emphasis is given to the implementation of community programs, targeting individuals and providing free social services, care and welfare to the inhabitants of Thessaloniki. The actions of the company’s programs include social care, individual and family support, creative activities for school & pre-school children, adult education, non-formal education etc. The categories of beneficiaries include: Seniors 65+, Pensioners on low incomes, Disabled, Uninsured, Unemployed, Long term unemployed, Unemployed over 55 years, Single parent families, Workers of low income, Disabled children and youngsters, Employees, Students, Youth and youngsters.
Websites : www.kedith.gr , http://www.thessaloniki2014.gr/
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/kedith.EYC2014/
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