ARSIS-association for the social support of youth

ARSIS - Association for the Social Support of Youth is a Non Governmental Organization, specializing in the social support of youth that are in difficulty or danger and in the advocacy of their rights. The main target is the prevention of youth marginalisation, the elaboration of policies which defend youth rights and the active social support towards disadvantaged young people. ARSIS was established in 1992 and since then it operates in Athens, Thessaloniki, Volos, Larisa, Karditsa, Polygyros and Tirana due to the active participation of members, volunteers and young people. ARSIS vision is a society of equal opportunities for all young individuals with respect of their rights like those that are outlined in the Greek and International Law through the UN pact for Children’s Rights. ARSIS IS A MEMBER OF NATIONAL AND EUROPEAN NETWORKS… In Greece: • National Anti-Poverty Network – Member of the European Anti-Poverty Network EAPN • Collaboration Network for the Support of Youth - DISYN • Network for Accompanied Supporting Services - KESSY • National Organization Working for the Homeless – Member of the European Federation FEANTSA and used to be member in: • Network for the Confrontation with the Youth Social Exclusion In Europe: • ARIADNE – Network against Human Trafficking and Human Rights for SE and Eastern Europe. • CRIN - Child Rights Information Network • EAPN - European Anti-Poverty Network • FEANTSA - European Federation of National Organizations Working for the Homeless • SEECRAN - Southeast European Child Rights Action Network associated member: • EURONET - European Network for the Youth Rights • ICYE - International Cultural Youth Exchange Organization