Selected
Lead Partner: MdM-Greece
Co-Partner: HERO Norge
Project Geographical Location: Greece & Norway
Maximum project grant amount: € 15.000
Duration: November 2023 – October 2024
The exchange project facilitated knowledge-sharing and networking between MdM-GR and Hero Norge, fostering future collaboration. It included two intensive working visits, where teams from both organizations engaged in thematic workshops, field visits, and stakeholder meetings in Oslo and Athens.
The first visit took place in Oslo from February 27 to March 2, 2024. MdM-GR professionals attended a three-day workshop hosted by Hero Norge, featuring thematic presentations and discussions on Norway’s refugee reception system, asylum services, emergency units, and accommodation alternatives. The Project Partner’s experts provided insights into operational processes, regulatory frameworks, and emergency management, allowing the visiting team to gather critical information for future application.
The second visit occurred in Athens from May 28 to June 2, 2024. Hero Norge team participated in a structured program focused on Greece’s refugee reception system, asylum services, and psychosocial support for asylum seekers. The visit included field trips to key facilities such as the Athens Polyclinic, the Open Accommodation Center “A Step Forward,” and the Night shelter for homeless individuals. A visit to the Metapolis Photo Exhibition supporting MdM-Greece was also part of the program. MdM-GR professionals from Athens and Thessaloniki shared insights into their operations and support systems for asylum seekers and refugees.
Both visits culminated in drafting a Lessons Learned Report, incorporating feedback, insights, and best practices exchanged throughout the project. This report was later refined and uploaded to a dedicated project webpage for public access, ensuring knowledge dissemination. The exchange project successfully strengthened bilateral relations by enhancing professional competencies, fostering mutual understanding, and laying the groundwork for future collaboration in refugee support services.
