Posts Tagged ‘Athens’
God at Work Among the Displaced in Europe
Amir lived in Syria for most of his life. His country, governed by strict Islamic rule, was rife with war, persecution, and violence. Internal conflict, arbitrary arrests, a crippling economic crisis, and international sanctions threatened civilian’s livelihoods led to the forced displacement of millions of Syrians. After his house had been bombed, his brother killed,…
Read MoreHousing for Ukrainian Refugees in Athens
With the conflict in Ukraine now in its second year, assisting refugees has become a daily concern. Europe and the rest of the free world were overwhelmed by the needs of Ukrainians forced to leave their homeland due to the conflict foisted upon them. In addition to the absolute necessities of life, housing is a…
Read MoreUsing Architectual Design to Support Ministries
As GEM worker, Fred Naff, walked through a certain graffiti-covered neighborhood in central Athens, he heard several different languages spoken around him. This part of the city had become home to many people who had fled war and oppression. Ironically, the area had formerly been the headquarters of Greece’s neo-Nazi party. When Fred entered the…
Read MoreCreating a Coworking Space in Athens
Note: The Chapel Project has since been dissolved due to funding issues after this article was published. Visit here for more opportunities to hear about and support the work in Athens. In the spring of 2018, the idea of opening a community coworking space in Athens was born in the heart of GEM worker Mark…
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