3.Improved operational procedures and capacity of the Greek Asylum Service and Appeal Committees” (page 4). The question is if the proposed action could concern only the Greek Asylum processes and not the Appeal Committee. For example, could the improved procedures and capacity affect only the RAOs, the RICs, etc.?

One of the general objectives of the Programme II “Asylum & Migration” is indeed the improvement of operational procedures & capacity building of the GAS & or AC.

Kindly note that a bilateral proposal, as mentioned in the Call’s document, could include initiatives such as: “strengthening the capacity and effectiveness of Greek public and private legal entities, including the exchange of good practices between them and entities in the Donor States. Particular emphasis will be given to areas of concern, such as civic engagement and partnerships with local authorities, promotion and protection of human rights, watchdog and advocacy roles of the civil society sector, empowerment of vulnerable groups (especially unaccompanied minor asylum seekers).”

Therefore, any proposal which includes the abovementioned component/type of bilateral initiatives (which may include initiatives that will improve procedures & capacity that affect only the RAOs, the RICs etc) & promotes one of the Programme’s goals, is welcome.

2.Question on eligibility criteria for participation, sent on behalf of a Greek Kindergarten. The kindergarten is a legal entity of Public Law (Y.PAI.TH), with a registration number under the committee of primary education and with a distinct bank account managed by the Head of the Kindergarten. Does the Kindergarten meet the requirements for applying for the funding?

According to the call, eligible applicants are also public entities. From that perspective, being a public legal entity does not exclude your eligibility. Nevertheless, a final answer to the question regarding the eligibility can only be given after the submission of the proposal and after the examination and evaluation of all legal documents.

Please note that the proposal should be submitted by the holder of the TIN number (ΑΦΜ).

1.Will there be an open call for Programme I “Local Development & Poverty Reduction”?

The Bilateral Call for the Programme I “Local Development & Poverty Reduction” will be launched in the upcoming period. However, this will not be an open Call but the three pre-defined organizations under the specific Programme I (namely SolidarityNow, European Wergeland Center & Athens Development & Destination Management Agency), will be invited to submit their proposals, taking into consideration the content of the Call & its guidelines.

Asylum & migration: Challenges and good practices during the COVID-19 pandemic Eight civil society organisations are discussing on the occasion of the World Refugee Day

Online event

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On the occasion of the World Refugee Day (June 20), the Fund operator of “Local Development and Poverty Reduction” and “Asylum and Migration” programmes in Greece, SOL Crowe and HumanRights360, organizes the online event “Asylum & migration: Challenges and good practices during the COVID-19 pandemic”, on Tuesday, June 22, at 14:00.

This is the first common event of the Fund Operator and the civil society organisations who have been funded by EEA Grants, establishing a series of activities which will have been taken place by the end of the programmes, in 2024.

 

Programme

14:00-14:10                       Welcome

Maria Fola, EEA Grants Adviser, Royal Norwegian Embassy Athens

Epaminοndas Farmakis, Co-Founder, General Manager of HumanRights360, Director of “Local Development and Poverty Reduction” and “Asylum and Migration” Programs in Greece, EEA Grants, 2014 – 2021

Harilaos Faltsetas, Deputy Director of SOL Crowe, Deputy Director of “Local Development and Poverty Reduction” and “Asylum and Migration” Programs in Greece, EEA Grants, 2014 – 2021

 

14:10- 15:00                      “Asylum & migration: Challenges and good practices during the COVID-19 pandemic”

Τhalia Siopi, Project Manager of DIAPLOUS, ARSIS – Association for the Social Support of Youth

Dimitra Kalogeropoulou, Head of Office, International Rescue Committee Hellas

Koumantataki Christina, Social Worker, “A step forward”, Médecins du Monde Greece

Panagiota Paraskeva-Metheniti, Coordination Department of Transit Accommodation Facilities for unaccompanied minors, METAdrasi

Irene Chazapis, project manager HOUSE2, SMAN – Society for the Care of Minors and Youth

Pepi Marioli, Employability Team Leader, Athens Solidarity Center

Alexandris Vakalidis, Special Site Management Support Adviser, NORCAP

 

15:00-15:20                       “The role of school and the access to refugee children during COVID-19”

Katsamori Dora, Project Coordinator of “Schools for All”

 

Mpogdampeidis Euthimios, School director of the 2nd Gymnasium of Alexandreia

 

 

15:20 – 16:00                    “Open accomondation centers and Supported Independent Living (SIL) apartments of unaccompanied children and vulnerable asylum seeking women”.

Olga Alexiadou, Psychologist & Local Coordinator of Apartments for Vulnerable Women

Elena Giga, Senior Officer, International Rescue Committee Hellas

Papayianni Evi, Social Worker, “A step forward”, Médecins du Monde Greece

Panagiota Paraskeva-Metheniti, Coordination Department of Transit Accommodation Facilities for unaccompanied minors, METAdrasi

Dimitra Adamantidou, Director SMAN – Society for the Care of Minors and Youth

 

16:00 – 16:10                    Beneficiaries’ experiences

16:10 – 16:30                    Closing notes

Event moderator: Ioanna Fotiadi.

 

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Pre-defined Project: Skills on Demand

The project aims to promote the employment of vulnerable unemployed residents of the City of Athens through awareness raising, training and certification, individualized psychosocial and employability support and job placement. The project is implemented by the ADDMA (Athens Development and Destination Agency) of the Municipality of Athens.

Open call project: HOUSE2

HOUSE2 is a new shelter for unaccompanied minors, with a capacity of 16 people. It accommodates boys aged 6-11 years and underage mothers with their children. The project is implemented by the Society for the Care of Minors (SMAN).

Open Call Project: DIAPLOUS

The “DIAPLOUS” project offered accomondation to unaccompanied minors and women- single mothers and/or victims of sexual or gender violence, in Northern Greece. During the project 12 SILs apartments (Supported Independent Living) for unaccompanied minors aged 16 years old and older were operated. The apartments were located near the Safe Zones and camps in Lagadikia, Diavata, Agia Eleni, Drama and Kavala. Moreover, the Diaplous project offered some places in the shelter “The House of Arsis” in Thessaloniki, and 4 apartments for single mothers, victims of sexual or gender violence. The project completed in February 2022.