Western Athens, and specifically the Municipality of Peristeri, exhibits high social vulnerability, with thousands of beneficiaries seeking support for basic needs, poverty, and unemployment.
During the 2023–2025 period, 5,461 unique beneficiaries were served across 19,292 requests—primarily women and individuals aged 30–54—while elderly citizens represent over 20% of vulnerable groups.
The most frequent requests involve Housing Allowances, Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI), disability benefits, single-parent families, and uninsured elderly individuals, alongside frequent reports of domestic violence and child developmental difficulties.
The region faces long-term unemployment, elevated poverty levels, population aging, and demographic shrinkage, with 14,181 registered unemployed individuals in Peristeri alone.
The needs highlighted through stakeholder consultation underscore the necessity for a comprehensive intervention focusing on employment, social care, violence prevention, and the enhancement of social inclusion.

The Operation establishes a comprehensive four-pillar framework to support vulnerable groups, offering targeted interventions in employment, social cohesion, exclusion prevention, and social innovation.
It focuses on the active integration of unemployed individuals and women, the enhancement of care services for the elderly, persons with disabilities, families, and children, as well as the prevention of violence and school bullying.
It promotes the active participation of youth and children through creative and social engagement initiatives that empower individuals and strengthen community integration.
It leverages inter-municipal networks to establish shared methodologies, coordinated referral mechanisms, and capacity building for personnel, reinforcing overall intervention cohesion.
It aligns fully with the ‘Attica 2021–2027’ Operational Programme and addresses the critical needs of Western Athens, including high unemployment, poverty, single-parent families, and heightened care requirements.