Social Assistance for the Social Inclusion of Refugees

Implementation Period:

July 2011 - June 2012

Collaborators:

ERGON - KEK

BRIDGE African Union of Women

Association of Afghan Refugees and Migrants in Greece - The Community of Afghan Refugees and Migrants in Greece

Country:

Greece

Category:

European Refugee Fund (ERF) 2010 - National Actions

Priority: integration of target groups (asylum seekers and refugees) whose stay in Greece is permanent and stable

Goals:

Improving the efforts of the target group for their smooth integration into Greek society.

Actions:

• Proposed actions include the provision of social, psychological and medical assistance as well as accommodation advice, livelihoods, labor market integration, as well as cultural and educational activities.

• Action 1: Advice and assistance on issues such as housing, livelihoods, labor market integration and medical, psychological and social assistance.

• Action 2: Activities to help the target group adapt to Greek society at social and cultural level.

• Action 3: Activities emphasizing education and vocational training (eg Greek language courses etc.) aimed at empowering and developing target group skills.

Results:

As a result, the support offered will improve the mobilization and capabilities of refugees, boost confidence, assist in problem solving, learn crisis-solving techniques, mobilize refugees in their environment.