From June 3 to 5, 2025, SafeSpaces partners gathered in Athens, hosted by the Velos Youth center, for a deep dive into the methodologies and challenges related to creating safe and welcoming spaces for young people, recognizing refugees, migrants, and displaced persons simply as youngsters.

The main objective of this intense three-day event was to discuss and deepen methodologies for implementing “safe spaces” in the diverse contexts of the partner countries.

The study visit was a fundamental opportunity to align strategies and share best practices among partners from different social, cultural, economic, and political backgrounds.

One of the most valuable aspects of the study visit was the direct interaction with the young people hosted at the Velos Youth center. Their testimonies generated a profound reflection on the essence of a “safe space.”

Furthermore, the meeting included the involvement of external stakeholders. Their experiences and perspectives in the daily work of creating safe spaces provided fundamental insights, allowing the team to further refine the training program currently under development, to ensure its maximum impact and responsiveness to real needs.

SafeSpaces continues its journey towards creating environments that not only offer physical protection but also promote psychological well-being and social integration.

We invite all those interested in this cause to follow our progress and join our community of members to promote increasingly inclusive, cooperative, and safe spaces.