Greek immigrants graduate from Odysseas

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Certificates to the graduates of the educational program “Odysseas” – “Education of the immigrants in Hellenic language, Hellenic History & Hellenic Civilization” in Attica

“Thank you for giving me a new life”, Saeed Moosavi from Afghanistan stated very touched. He was so emotional that could not finish his speech, he asked to be forgiven and left the podium with a shining smile.

Mrs. Elena Lapteva from Russia also wanted to share her joy with all.

Those were just two of the tens of immigrants coming from all over the world that were at the overcrowded theatre of “Apollon” Cultural Centre of Piraeus.

The event was honored by the presence of Secretary General of Life Time Learning, professor Con. Kouskoukis (Photo P1010060), who read the message of the Minister of National Education and Religions Mr. Aris Spiliotopoulos and he referred to the sensitivity of the minister for matters of immigrant policy.

The Secretary General emphasized the strong belief of his organization of the “Odysseas” program and he spoke about the constant efforts to increase the level of education and social integration of the immigrants. Addressing the immigrants, he asked for their participation to strengthen the program. Lastly, he congratulated all teachers, and trainers of the program.

At his speech, the president of the Permanent Adult Education Institute, Mr. Th. Karlaftis, illustrated the important project of the institute and he explained the optimum cooperation between them and the ministry in order to speed up the procedures of integration of the immigrants in the Greek society.

On behalf of the Governor of the Prefecture of Piraeus, the Deputy Governor Mr. G.Tsirides (Photo P1010097) also saluted this event. His speech he stated that the prefecture of Piraeus was a pioneer in teaching Greek language to the immigrants and he congratulated the “Odysseas” program. He also gave certificates to the trained ones.

Greetings were sent by the Public Relations Director Anna Stamou on behalf of the Muslim Association of Greece, giving certificates to the graduates and expressing happiness and support at all these efforts.

Certificates also were given by the president of the organizing committee of Greek learning, Stefanos Metis, the coordinator of “Odysseas” Haido Riga, members of the team and trainers.

The certificates of the educational program “Odysseas” – “Education of the immigrants in Hellenic language, Hellenic History and Hellenic Civilization” that were given at the event were given after exams to citizens coming from the third world countries in order to obtain the right of long permit residency in Greece. The event was concluded with a small reception.

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