Support and informal education for children in
reception facilities in Greece
SUMMARY
The project by the Society for the Development and Creative Oc-
cupation of Children (EADAP), ‘Life Planning Support in a Shelter
for Unaccompanied Children and Single Mothers,’ was implement-
ed at the “Mellon” shelter for unaccompanied children and single
mothers. The educational services provided by EADAP in the
shelter included language courses, parental skills development and
activities for preschool-aged children as well as for teenagers.
The “Mellon” project was launched in September 2013 and ended
in April 2017. It was part of the International Organisation for
Migration’s (IOM) programme entitled “Supporting Organisations
that Assist Migrant Asylum-Seeking Population in Greece”
(SOAM) and was funded by European Economic Area grants. The
project was jointly implemented by four NGOs: Nostos, EADAP,
IASIS and Ergoerevnitiki. The project provided accommodation,
food, legal aid and medical, psychosocial and educational services.
EADAP’s project aimed to increase children’s participation in
activities, facilitate their future integration in public schools and
help them adapt to the local community. The activities included
outdoor lessons, activities with the community and visits to
museums.
Country: Greece
Location: Moshato Municipality, Attica Region
Target group:
Asylum-seeking unaccompanied and separated
children and single mothers
Implemented by:
Society for the Development and Creative
Occupation of Children (EADAP),
Ergoerevnitiki, Nostos, IASIS
Funded by:
EEA grants
Timeframe: September 2013 – April 2017
Contact person:
Athina Kammenou, special educator,
[email protected]
Educational methods and activities were adjusted throughout
the project in consultation with children in order to meet their
educational needs. The activities implemented and the active par-
ticipation of many beneficiaries confirmed the project’s relevance.
Nevertheless, it was found to have managed only partially to cover
the basic educational needs of refugee and migrants.
KEY TOPICS
SUPPORT TO PARENTS/PRIMARY CARE GIVERS CASE MANAGEMENT
PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT INFORMAL EDUCATION STAFF TRAINING
CHILD PARTICIPATION PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP LOCAL COMMUNITY LEGAL AID
ACCESS TO INFORMATION
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