Municipality of Perama: A Model of Care for the Family!
The Municipality of Perama, as part of its educational activities aimed at informing and raising awareness within the local community on critical social issues, organized a Parent Counseling Program delivered by specialized scientists from NGO Thallo, running from January to March 2025.
The objective of the Program was to inform and sensitize parents on matters concerning family relations, the developmental stage of adolescence, the development of communication skills, juvenile delinquency, internet use, and more, so that parents may better understand their children’s needs, promoting responsibility, cooperation, self-discipline, autonomy, and respect, while simultaneously strengthening their mutual relationship.
The Program was implemented by Eva Kogiannaki (Lawyer, Family Counselor) and Myrsini Pykni (Mental Health Counselor, Career Guidance & Professional Orientation Counselor). The group of parents that was formed organized its journey with stops at five sessions, where parents discussed, interacted, and expressed their views in an experiential way. The warm hospitality of the Group at the city’s Evening Gymnasium signaled the School’s opening towards the community.
On 30/4/25, the cycle of the parent group was completed with the invited guest Mrs. Xeni Dimitriou, Honorary Prosecutor of the Supreme Court, who conversed with parents about the journey of parenthood, shared experiences, and urged them to stand by their children, rewarding them, but at the same time setting clear boundaries. The Principal of the Evening Gymnasium, Kelly Varytymiadou, and the teachers welcomed her with open arms, while students had the opportunity to interact with her, developing a creative dialogue about human relationships, the value of education, and their dreams. Her conversation with parents, students, teachers, and community members touched all our hearts.
By caring for the family, we can care for our children, since the impact of the family environment on the child’s psychological, emotional, social, and cognitive development is crucial.
Mrs. Stella Papamichail, Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of West Attica, honored the event with her presence.
The event was attended by Mayor Yiannis Lougoudakos, Deputy Mayors T. Mavreas, G. Yalelis, the Secretary of the Municipal Council K. Pentarvanis, as well as community members.
Approval of Thallo’s Proposal under the Erasmus+ 2025 Program
“Enhancement of life skills for evening school students through the professional empowerment of educators”
Thallo NGO is honored to announce the approval of its proposal under the Erasmus+ 2025 Program, within the field of School Education.
The approved project foresees transnational activities in Greece, Italy, Bulgaria and Romania, aiming to enhance educational approaches on issues related to health and psychosocial well-being.
This significant achievement marks an important step in strengthening initiatives that promote the health and overall well-being of children, adolescents, and young people.
Through this project, Thallo aspires to contribute to the development of innovative educational and supportive methods that respond to the evolving needs of today’s school communities.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the State Scholarship’s Foundation (IKY) for its positive evaluation and support, and we look forward to the successful implementation of the project at both national and European levels.
*Further information is available at: https://www.iky.gr/anakoinosi-apotelesmaton-schedion-erasmus-2025/
Thallo Organization Evening Event in the Municipality of Perama
The Municipality of Perama, in collaboration with the organization for the promotion of health and the protection of the well-being of children, adolescents, and young people, “Thallo” (AMKE), organized an evening event on the topic: “Caring for the Family: Preventing Behaviors That Cross the Line”.
Moderator: Eva Kogiannaki, Lawyer.
Speakers:
Stella Papamichail, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, University of West Attica: “The Vicious Cycle of Violence in the Family: Consequences and Challenges.”
Panagiotis Voutyrakos, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Director of the Mental Health Structure at E.Ke.Ps.Y.E., Legal Representative of “Thallo”: “Youth Violence and Delinquency: A Dystopian Present, Without Dreams and Expectations”.
Kelly Varitimidou, Principal of Perama Evening High School: “Violence Among Adolescents and Its Reflection in the School Environment”.
Myrsini Pykni, Sociologist, Mental Health Counselor, Career and Vocational Guidance Consultant: “Teenagers in Crisis or a Family in Crisis? Family Care as a Shield Against Violent Behaviors”.
