METEdrasi

Integration of refugees and migrants through services such as: Career Counseling & Connection with the Labor Market: CV creation, job interview preparation, job search techniques, connection with companies / job matching, support in issuing documents. Vocational Training: seminars, workshops and other types of training tailored to the needs of the labor market. Academic Counseling: guidance on educational and professional opportunities, academic scholarships. Entrepreneurship Program: support for refugee entrepreneurship in Greece through business plan development // In Athens, Greek language classes are offered to adult refugees and migrants. Minor refugees and migrants are offered Greek and English language classes as well as remedial teaching. In Chios and Lesvos, Greek language classes are offered to minor and adult residents of the respective CCACs.// The supervised apartments have been designed to ensure the existence of a favorable environment that will actively support unaccompanied minors over 16 years old to live and develop within a framework of protection and access to goods, services, activities, ensuring their accommodation in adequate, appropriately configured spaces and the provision of quality services by specialized interdisciplinary and support staff, provisions which constitute the main pillars of protection and care for unaccompanied minors. The main objective of the Action is to support the residents in their gradual autonomy and smooth transition to adulthood.// METAdrasi, in collaboration with the Hellenic Olympic Committee and the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB), implemented the program "Together in Sport" during the period 2021-2022. The project was co-financed by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees of Germany (BAMF) and the European Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF). The great success of the program (more than 9,000 beneficiary children, refugees and non-refugees, in many parts of the country), resulted in the launch of the action "Together in Sport – Phase II", from 15.09.2023, implemented in cooperation with municipalities in various regions of Greece. The action "Together in Sport-Phase II" is an educational sports and culture program, with the main objective of promoting the physical and mental well-being of minors aged 7-17 and young adults aged 18-21 (refugees and non-refugees), as well as strengthening social cohesion, through the creation of a range of sports and cultural activities, in cooperation with the bodies of each city. In addition, the action will focus on the inclusion of minors and young people with physical or intellectual disabilities. The program is based on the view that sports, as well as cultural activities, can create a favorable framework for improving the daily lives of minor and young adult refugees. It should be noted that participation in the program's activities is free of charge. More specifically, the objectives of the project include: The participation of minors and young adults in a sports program designed under the auspices of the Hellenic Olympic Committee. The participation of minors and young adults in cultural programs designed by METAdrasi, in cooperation with distinguished cultural professionals. The promotion of meaningful sports and cultural actions, focusing on children (7-17 years old) and young people (18-21 years old). The inclusion of minors and young adults with disabilities. The interaction of refugees with children and young people from the local community through sports and cultural activities. The promotion of values such as respect, respect, team spirit and intercultural acceptance. The improvement of the daily living conditions of minor and young adult refugees, as well as the strengthening of their physical and mental well-being. // Guardianship of unaccompanied children The Action is implemented within the framework of the "National Guardianship System" and is funded by the "Greece Programme – Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2021-2027" The action is implemented by a partnership scheme with METAdrasi as coordinating partner and PRAKSIS as partner, supporting the implementation of the institution of guardianship of unaccompanied minors in the Greek territory with the aim of ensuring the best interests and safeguarding the rights of unaccompanied minors and provides a series of services aimed at the protection and support of children. The main purpose of the program is the provision of guardianship services to unaccompanied minors living in Greece in a unified, organized and effective manner through the stable presence of Appointed Guardians and their Coordinators, taking into account both the data of residents and forecasts of arrivals of unaccompanied minors, as well as the institutional framework concerning the provision of guardianship services. The subject of this action is the undertaking of the implementation of the institution of Guardianship of Unaccompanied and Separated Minors. Services provided by the action: -Effective protection of the rights of Unaccompanied and Separated Minors entering the Greek Territory. Unaccompanied minors are provided with legal support and representation in every legal act concerning them (e.g. submission and receipt of documents on behalf of the minor, presence in judicial and administrative procedures) -Safeguarding their best interests, with the participation of the beneficiaries themselves in decision-making concerning their lives, taking into account each time the age and particular characteristics of each minor. -Promotion of family reunification and communication with the family environment, provided that this does not endanger the physical and mental integrity or the rights of the minor. -Access to and safeguarding of minors in medical and pharmaceutical care services -Referrals for psychological support and counseling, so that minors can manage the difficult experiences they have lived through. -Finding a suitable accommodation framework and cooperation with the body or person hosting each child and exercising their actual care. -Access of minors to formal and non-formal education, educational programs and activities that will help them integrate better into society. - Assistance to the minor in managing property matters, such as access to social protection benefits and banking services -Support for beneficiaries during their transition to adult life, with the aim of their autonomy and integration both into social life and the labor market. // With the aim of a permanent and safe solution to the problem of the prolonged stay of unaccompanied minors in Police detention cells, in 2011 METAdrasi created the first trained network in Greece of escorts for unaccompanied minors, which operates throughout the country and is activated according to the needs of each escort. The services include: (a) the receipt of unaccompanied minors from a predetermined point, escort during the journey and their delivery to a safe predetermined point, and (b) the transfer of unaccompanied minors from one point of the city to another, from city to city, from island to mainland or another island and possibly return as well (waiting and escort on flights, etc.). Escorts may also concern the transfer of unaccompanied minors between Reception and Identification Centers, Controlled Accommodation/Temporary Reception Facilities or Closed Controlled Facilities, accommodation facilities (long-term and emergency) for unaccompanied minors, as defined in Law 4939/2022 and the relevant ministerial decisions, between accommodation facilities for unaccompanied minors (long-term and emergency), transfers of unaccompanied minors for the purpose of reunification with a parent or other relative within Greece, and anywhere else deemed necessary for housing purposes// Helios Junior The action as a whole aims to facilitate the integration into Greek society of 2,000 former unaccompanied minors, by providing personalized services and support for their smooth exit from previous accommodation facilities and their transition to independent living. Services provided: Housing: securing accommodation in 55 rented and fully equipped apartments, for a maximum duration of up to 18 months, with parallel support and counseling services regarding independent living. Integration Services. Financial support: Provision of a monthly cash allowance of 150 euros, via a prepaid card for 16 months, to cover basic needs in food, clothing, footwear, personal hygiene, telecommunications, local transportation and basic school and pharmaceutical expenses. The program "Grant to Legal Entity International Organization for Migration (IOM) Greece Mission for the implementation of the Helios Junior project" of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum is implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), co-financed by the European Union, in cooperation with experienced implementation partners, including METAdrasi.// Samos and Chios Safe Areas for Unaccompanied Children - operation of facilities at the entry points of Samos and Chios to support unaccompanied children.