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Social innovation as a tool to welcome new Athenians�

Vassilis Stamogiannis

Community Engagement Specialist

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A dynamic and innovative model for integration that allows refugees to become socially active

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The challenge

  • Create a dynamic and holistic integration model
  • Help refugees transit from humanitarian aid programs to a life they chose
  • Connect refugees with local active citizens
  • Support collaborative actions that respond to city needs

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The Beneficiaries:

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  • Age 18+
  • Asylees living in Athens
  • Arabic, Farsi, French Speaking
  • Pilot for 350 People

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Methodology

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Training

Affordable housing

Job counseling

City activities

Pillars

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Training program

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Social Housing Agency

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Job Counseling

Private sector mapping

Identify potential employers

Interview preparation

Skills + strength-based assessment

Job readiness trainings

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Activation

Participation

Becoming part of the city

The strategy

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Curing the Limbo” capitalizes on the vibrant civil society of Athens to help refugees overcome the stage of inertia and be back in action.

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A public platform to build trust and encourage collaboration between civil society and the city

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Refugees are connected with active citizens through activities that respond to the current needs of the city

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Collecting City Needs

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Activation

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Activation

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Participation

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Participation

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Becoming part of the city

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Becoming part of the city

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Connecting Refugees and Locals

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