Who We Are?

PYLON ONE collaborates with communities to raise public awareness, improve, and grow, eventually assisting in the creation of a society that values inclusiveness and creativity. Our aim is to improve the world by educating, motivating, and organizing a worldwide community to make a difference.

PYLON ONE works in a variety of disciplines to raise public awareness and assist in the creation of possibilities and prospects for all people. As a result, we operate in the following areas:

• Education and access to vocational and continuing training
• Non-formal education and training
• Vocational training
• People with disabilities
• Environmental protection and climate change
• Inclusion and Diversity
• Promotion and development of volunteering in all sectors
• Entrepreneurship and youth entrepreneurship empowerment
• Circular economy
• Social inclusion and social innovation
• Refugees, migrants and immigrants inclusion
• Civic engagement, civic rights and democracy issues
• Cultural Heritage of Greece and Europe, dissemination of Culture and Arts.
• Gender equality
• Human rights, tolerance and international understanding
• Sports, Culture and Leisure
• Disadvantaged groups in need of protection and support
• Green and cultural entrepreneurship
• Dissemination of healthy eating and the promotion of organic products in eating habits.

The activities in which PYLON ONE is engaged are:

• Organizing study and research teams, both in the community area and in the wider European area,
• Organizing conferences, seminars, scientific symposia and lectures,
• Organizing educational programs and training seminars,
• Participating into workshops, infodays and conferences on topics related to our areas of intervention,
• Designing and delivering non-formal education trainings for youth and adults who are interested to build their capacities,
• Networking activities to expand our partners and associated bodies,
• Media campaigns to raise public awareness on social and environmental issues,
• Cultural, sports and leisure activities to bring people together,
• Cooperating with Municipalities and governmental state organizations and other bodies for the promotion of joint programs in the above sectors with the ultimate goal of developing the social economy.

Especially, PYLON ONE gave a greater emphasize on migration issues. Adult education perspective plays a critical role in building the human capital of immigrants who have limited host-country language proficiency, as well as for those who lack a high school diploma or equivalent. For PYLON ONE also has the potential to serve as an on-ramp to postsecondary education and non-formal learning representing a key integration challenge, prior in our organization. As an organization works on developing skills necessary for effective functioning in the community and the workforce, we have organized several local activities, being as well part of cooperative efforts, either in form of European projects, either in form of other funder projects, trying to be harmonized with the necessity to facilitate the integration of services that support three pillars of integrations: linguistic and economic, as well. With this regard, PYLON ONE and its networks have already experience in the field of:

– Linguistic Integration. The ability to communicate in English is critical for immigrants to be able to attain better jobs, advance in their careers, participate more fully in civic life, and become more integral members of the larger community. PYLON ONE started a gradual process organizing on activities focusing on the use of technology to accelerate learning; college and career readiness; learner persistence; and parental engagement and family learning.

Economic Integration. Finding a job that pays a living wage is the top priority for most working-age immigrants. Economic integration occurs when immigrants have the resources to excel and obtain economic self-sufficiency and employers are able to attract and retain the best talent, and when both employers and immigrant workers understand their rights. With this regard, we took local and regional initiatives focused on: career pathways for immigrant English learners with credentials from other countries; closer collaboration with local workforce boards and local employers to secure access to training and jobs for program participants and career planning and job search services.

STATISTICS

In the past year, PYLON ONE has been engaged in approximately 10 projects, serving as either a coordinator or partner organization. These projects have included over 8 training programs, with an annual participation rate of about 80 individuals. The participants are a diverse group, including young people, adults, and professionals seeking to improve their skills and knowledge in various fields. PYLON ONE’s activities provide a personalized approach to learning and development, allowing for greater engagement and attention to each participant’s needs.

PYLON ONE’s projects are designed to support existing initiatives or create new ones, while its training programs aim to help individuals grow and acquire new abilities. The organization is committed to community engagement and development, relying on partnerships and volunteers to achieve its goals. Its programs and activities cater to a broad range of interests and needs, contributing to the organization’s success in engaging with the community and meeting its objectives.

The organization participates in transnational projects, suggesting that it collaborates with organizations and individuals from different countries in Europe and beyond. It has also been involved in mobility projects, exchange programs, and intercultural dialogue initiatives, further supporting international collaboration and exchange.

Approximately 60% of PYLON ONE’s projects are targeted towards people with fewer opportunities, such as refugees, migrants, individuals with disabilities, or those from low-income backgrounds. Out of the 80 individuals participating in its activities each year, around 40% are individuals facing these challenges. PYLON ONE’s activities cover a wide range of topics related to lifelong learning, innovation, and social cohesion. PYLON ONE is a newly established organization, yet its participation in projects and activities are very active.

PYLON ONE’s projects in the past year have been focused on a variety of topics, with the top 5 being entrepreneurship, human rights, intercultural dialogue, digital skills development, and environment and renewable energy. Entrepreneurship made up 15% of the organization’s projects, indicating a commitment to supporting individuals interested in starting their own businesses. Human rights and intercultural dialogue were equally important, each comprising 20% of the projects.

These topics reflect the organization’s dedication to promoting diversity, equality, and social cohesion. Digital skills development and environment and renewable energy both accounted for 10% of the projects, highlighting the importance of technological innovation and environmental sustainability. The remaining 25% of the organization’s projects were categorized as “other,” suggesting that they cover a wide range of topics beyond the top Overall, PYLON ONE’s projects demonstrate a commitment to addressing a variety of social and economic issues through education, training, and community engagement.