Habibi Center

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4.8

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20

Reviews

8

Years in business

Habibi Center is a non-formal educational project addressed to young refugees residing in Athens, Greece.

Habibi Center is a non-formal educational project addressed to young refugees coming from different countries in current or past conflict – such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Pakistan, and some other countries.


The Habibi Center is an organization based in Athens, Greece, which provides ...

Review Description

Habibi Center is a non-formal educational project addressed to young refugees coming from different countries in current or past conflict – such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Pakistan, and some other countries.


The Habibi Center is an organization based in Athens, Greece, which provides vulnerable young refugees from different nationalities and religions with a safe, a respectful, and friendly environment in order to be able to build up dignity, self-confidence, and self-esteem as well as offering the learning of the English language and preparing them for official Cambridge exams. 

Habibi Center focuses on English lessons – from completely illiterate beginners to CEFR B2 level. The main aim is to see a consistent evolution of the students to be able to prepare them for official Cambridge English exams, such as KET, PET, and FCE. 

Maths is also provided for all the students keen to increase their knowledge, through uploaded material within the Habibi Center Virtual School. In addition, other short-term activities such as fine arts, geography, science, photography, and writing skills are carried out subject to specialized volunteers’ availability.

Contact Person

Stephanie Martinez

  Very high response rate

Habibi Center reviews

Raf Tibackx rating5.0

2023 at Teach English to Refugee Youth

On my first day, I was welcomed with open arms. All the subsequent days were no different, these people are so kind! Teaching these kids … it is a very humbling experience. It made me be aware of my privileges even more. It has taught me not to take even the most basic things for ...
Anna Dall rating5.0

2023 at Teach English to Refugee Youth

I have been teaching internationally for a long time and when my last contract in Papua, Indonesia, finished, I was looking for something new, and equally rewarding, to do. I found Habibi Center and straight away felt that here was my answer. In my two classes I have taught students from ...
David Van der Laan rating5.0

2023 at Teach English to Refugee Youth

I volunteered for Habibi Center for three-and-a-half months. (I decided during my time there to stay for two more weeks). The teaching at Habibi Center was simply the best: the students were very driven and nice, and the other teachers felt like family. Besides the teaching, I had a lot of social ...
Clare Vermes rating4.2

2023 at Teach English to Refugee Youth

Where do I begin with my time at the Habibi Centre? It has been an emotional whirlwind and life-changing experience! I haven't taught before and found it a bit daunting at first, but the people here are so nice and supportive, I soon found my feet. The students are sweethearts and I am sorry to ...
Anna Dall rating4.0

2023 at Teach English to Refugee Youth

Testimonial Anna Dall I have been teaching internationally for a long time and when my last contract in Papua, Indonesia, finished, I was looking for something new, and equally rewarding, to do. I found Habibi Center and straight away felt that here was my answer. In my two classes I have ...
Daniel Proos rating5.0

2022 at Teach English to Refugee Youth

The time I spent in Athens was so satsifying I decided to extend my volunteer period. The communication is very good, the work can be tiring but is definitely rewarding and most importantly, the way the refugee youth are approached is exceptionally professional, respectful and with nothing in mind ...

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Habibi Center locations

Europe
Greece

Habibi Center project focus

Education
English Teaching

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Quality Education