The K.E.S.O. participated in actions at the Korydallos Prison complextranslated

Two actions in the Korydallos Prison complex took place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, with the participation of the Family Support Center (KESO), an ecclesiastical institution of the Holy Archdiocese of Athens, the Panhellenic Union of Optometrists (P.E.O.O.) and EPANODO. The first action concerned the completion of one year of operation of the 1st Vocational Training School (VET) at Korydallos Penitentiary, specializing in "Bakery - Confectionery Technician". The school, which is housed in the Central Material Warehouse, is the first vocational training school operating in a penitentiary in Greece.

The event coincided with the UN's World Food and Nutrition Day, as well as World Bread and Bakers Day. On the occasion of the anniversary, the students presented and offered concoctions they created as part of their training.

The director of the Central Material Warehouse, Marina Bouki, referred to the school's work and the importance of vocational training for prisoners. He characterized the trainees as "creators of blessing", pointing out that from simple materials, such as water and flour,...