Projects

Lesbian Solidarity

Strengthening community through empowering individuals

A multicultural group of women sitting at a table, talking and working together
A multicultural group of women sitting at a table, talking and working together.
The project prepares lesbians for seasonal employment through vocational training, language support and practical guidance tailored to local labour market needs. It also helps participants obtain the administrative requirements for employment while strengthening pathways to economic independence.

Our first project’s theme is job-skill trainings for women and gender diverse people who identify as lesbians, to empower, strengthen and ultimately ensure their financial stability.

The objectives are research about employer needs that will culminate in various job skills training sessions. These will include information for both parties about labour and anti-discrimination laws, Greek and English language skills, and cultural competency.

We are also planning an open skill share event and a workshop about traditional local Greek crafts and skills for the greater community.

We hope to bring people in the Eressos community together while at the same time creating a possibility of access to Skala Eressou for lesbians who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford to visit or stay. These can be lesbians from the island, from anywhere else in Greece, from other European countries, and those who have found asylum on the island from prosecution in their homelands because of their sexual orientation.

Volunteer?

We are looking for volunteers who can help with the workshops, teach a skill, function as mentors, or can help organise or participate in the events. Please contact us. There are many different skills needed.

Participate?

If you are interested in participating in one of the workshops you can contact us for the link to the application form or a hard copy. Please specify Greek or English.

Are you an employer?

If we haven’t spoken to you yet but you are looking for seasonal help and are interested in participating in the employer survey and the info sessions for employers, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Please specify Greek or English.

This project is funded by the EL*C and the EU.