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Lesvos
Katerini
Rhodes
Alexandria
Samos
Chios
Leros
Kos
Thessaloniki
Ioannina
Irakleio
KavalaCherso
KavalariLagkadikia
SerresDrama
Athens
Orestiada
Veria
Nea KavalaIdomeni
Τhe large circle indicates the percentage of Attica
Accommodation Facilitiesfor Unaccompanied ChildrenGuardianship Networkfor Unaccompanied Children
Legal Aidin Borders
InterpretationServices
Foster Care for Unaccompanied Children
EducationalActivities
About METAdrasiMETAdrasi is a Greek NGO founded in 2010 with the main aim of facilitating the reception and integration of refugees, migrants and unaccompanied children in Greece. Our main aim is to fill crucial gaps in areas not covered, or covered only to a limited extent, by the public authorities or other NGOs, through innovative interventions.
METAdrasi is headed by Lora Pappa, co-founder, who has 20 years’ experience in human rights, migration and refugee issues. In 2016, Ms Pappa was awarded the Council of Europe’s North-South Prize for the protection of human rights.
Since 2010, METAdrasi has been operating as an implementing partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Determined to uphold and protect fundamental human rights through its contribution, it helps to restore the dignity of those in need and offers essential support services to alleviate the plight of all those displaced.
Over the past two years, with the entrapment of refugee population in Greece, METAdrasi scaled up its activities significantly. This was embraced and supported by the UNHCR, UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), International Rescue Committee (IRC), numerous Embassies in Greece, the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), as well as a significant number of private donors and Greek and foreign foundations.
METADRASI’S PRESENCE THROUGHOUT GREECE
Refers to the period from 12/2011 to 12/2018
METAdrasi’s four main axes of activity: � The training of interpreters and provision of interpretation services in over 43 languages and dialects, to enable vital communication with refugees and migrants.
� The protection of unaccompanied children through a comprehensive safety net of activities including transit accommodation facilities, their safe escorting from border locations to permanent accommodation facilities and the pioneering activities of guardianship, foster families and supported independent living for unaccompanied minors.
� The protection of vulnerable groups through the provision of legal aid to asylum-seekers, identification and certification of victims of torture and humanitarian aid material collection and distribution.
� The education and integration of refugees and migrants by offering a tailored educational program for children, Greek language lessons and work placement opportunities for adults and by developing innovative educational material for teaching or learning Greek as a foreign language.
To continue providing its core services on an uninterrupted basis, especially in light of the persisting gaps, the phase out of international organizations and international NGOs and other actors, and to expand into related areas concerning the education and integration of refugees, METAdrasi is now seeking to broaden its funding sources and to develop a sustainable basis of institutional and charitable funding.
Guiding principles: consistency, efficiency and the flexibility to adjust to needs as they emerge
Interpretation
InterpretationEducation
Interpretationat the AsylumService
Interpretation at Camps and Accommodation Facilities
Interpretationat Hospitals
UNIQUESERVICE
Trainingof Interpreters
UNIQUESERVICE
NEW
Note: all numbers refer to the period from 12/2011 to 11/2018
● Training of interpreters specializing in asylum procedures and cultural mediation ● Supervision, evaluation and regular reassessment of 350 active interpreters● Produced innovative training and operational tools for interpretation, including a glossary of medical terms● Use of a Teleconference System connecting 15 locations throughout the country
● Provision of interpretation services in Asylum and First Reception Services ● Outside Attica provided by locally based teams in Thessaloniki, Orestiada, Lesvos, Chios, Samos and other key locations across the country or via teleconference● Coverage of interpretation needs in all stages of the asylum process
● Nationwide presence with local teams of interpreters in refugee camps, Reception and Identification Centers (hotspots) and other accommodation facilities ● Provision of interpretation services to the UNHCR, to public authorities such as municipalities, police and port police, other national and international NGOs agencies involved with refugees, Embassies etc
● Covering interpretation needs between doctors or medical staff and patients mostly on a voluntary basis in more than 75 hospitals and medical centers throughout Greece● More than 44.405 interpretation sessions
● Provision of interpreters/cultural mediators to facilitate enrollment to formal education ● Facilitate quick language acquisition via interpretation in class
INTERPRETERS’TRAININGSEMINARS59
350 ACTIVE INTERPRETERS
LANGUAGESAND DIALECTS 43
1,209,894 INTERPRETINGSESSIONS
HOSPITALSACROSSGREECE75
Note: all numbers refer to the period from 12/2011 to 11/2018
Protection of vulnerable groups
Legal Aidin Borders
PERSONSLEGALLYSUPPORTED65,431UNIQUE
SERVICE
● Locally established lawyers on the islands of Lesvos, Samos, Chios, Kos and Leros● Specialized legal support inside detention facilities ● Free legal representation to asylum-seekers at all instances of asylum and judicial processes and briefing of new arrivals on asylum procedures● Strategic litigation of leading cases before national, European and international fora
Certification ofVictimsof Torture
VICTIMSOF TORTURECERTIFIED1,127UNIQUE
SERVICE
● Diagnosis and certification of victims of torture on the basis of the Istanbul Protocol● Carried out by teams of specially certified social workers, legal experts, physicians and psychiatrists/psychologist● Missions to border locations to examine people under geographic restriction
Accommodation for Single Mothers with young children
Humanitarian AidMissions REFUGEE
SITES / LOCATIONS30VOLUNTEERS600
CHILDREN20,985MOTHERSSUPPORTED10,357
FAMILIESSUPPORTED5
● Individuals, school, companies donate humanitarian aid for men, women and children● METArasi is well placed to identify needs, coordinate response and ensure delivery due to its longstanding presence on the ground● Over 900 m3 collected and distributed by METAdrasi’s team to refugee camps all over Greece
● Safe accommodation in Athens for single mothers and their children that had previously lived in refugee camps● Provided with individualized psychosocial support and legal aid● Two single parent families already reunified with relatives in other EU countries
● Responding to the need for an age and gender appropriate space● Safe and friendly environment for mother to breastfeed, infants and for young children to play and be creatively occupied● Operate on a daily basis in Athens and Thessaloniki Regional Asylum Service Offices with the support of trained educators and volunteers
Mother & Child Areas at the Asylum Service
● First time in Greece, in cooperation with specialist Norwegian, Belgium and Dutch organizations ● Establishment of educational training and framework and first training seminar● Guardian's objective is to ensure the protection of the unaccompanied minors' rights, their access to social welfare structures and their integration into Greek society● Quality of care and marked decrease in chances of disappearance
Guardianship ofUnaccompaniedMinors
UNIQUESERVICE
● Pioneering initiative to bring to Greece best practice and experience from other countries● Proven to offer best alternative, especially for youngest and most vulnerable cases● Ideally children placed with families of similar culture and background, but also with Greek families● Following long period of preparation, first children placed with families in early 2016● Significant interest from both immigrant and Greek families in joining the scheme
● Pilot a supported independent living scheme for the first time in Greece● Target population are unaccompanied minors between 16-18 years old● Provide accommodate and holistic range of protective care and support services, aimed at their smooth transition to independence and adulthood
UNACCOMPANIED MINORS LEGALLY SUPPORTED735
68 UNACCOMPANIEDMINORS FOSTEREDIN FAMILIES
TRAINEDGUARDIANSFOR UASC70UNACCOMPANIEDMINORSBENEFITED4,871
APPARTMENTS310 UNACCOMPANIED
MINORS EXPECTEDTO BENEFIT
Legal support &Foster FamilyNetwork
UNIQUESERVICE
Note: all numbers refer to the period from 12/2011 to 11/2018
Protection of unaccompanied children
● Operating in Samos, in Chios and in Athens● Provide quality care and accommodation as alternative to detention in unacceptable conditions● Can serve as temporary or more long-term accommodation for the most vulnerable groups (younger children, girls etc)● Welcomed & integrated into procedures by related authorities (Prosecutor, First Reception Service etc)
TransitAccommodationFacilities
● Minimizing stay in detention centres due to lack of qualified personnel to escort them● Specially trained MΕΤΑdrasi teams (social worker, interpreter, security) accompany minors to appropriate accommodation facilities● Protection from smugglers/abuse and information about risks● Seminars organized by MΕΤΑdrasi with UNHCR support
UNACCOMPANIEDMINORSESCORTED9,419
3,454MISSIONSFOR ESCORTINGOF UASCsEscorting of
UnaccompaniedMinors
UNIQUESERVICE
TRANSITACCOMMODATIONFACILITIES3UNACCOMPANIEDMINORSACCOMMODATED360
Semi-IndependentLiving
UNIQUESERVICE
NEW
Education and Integration
Note: all numbers refer to the period from 12/2011 to 11/2018
● Education program for refugee and migrant children● Started in June 2017 with an intensive summer school program ● Granted a school-building on a rent-free basis by the Municipality of Athens● Accelerating Greek language acquisition and other basic disciplines, with the aim of facilitating their prospective integration into formal education
2,280 STUDENTS
● From January 2018 operating in Chios and Lesvos serving children living in hot-spots and camps● Greek, Mathematics and English classes as well as social sciences, foreign languages, recreational activities and interactive projects● Dedicated learning spaces outside hotspots with specialised staff and resources ● Designed to facilitate subsequent integration into public education system and society writ large
● Help people find the strength to rebuild their lives and also attain the necessary skills and networks that will help integrate them in Greek society● Provide a package of support services that includes Greek language courses, social skills training, legal support in order to facilitate integration in the labor market● Work placement opportunities for training purposes
BENEFICIARIES125● Bilingual Refugee Support Guide “GEFYRES” Arabic - Greek, Farsi - Greek● Digital Dictionary in Greek Albanian, Arabic, Georgian, Urdu-Punjabi and Russian● Mini Lexicon for Basic Communication in Arabic, Farsi, Sorani, Kurmanji, Urdu, French● Multilingual Guide for education in Greece “MAZI”● Multilingual Coursebook “ENTAXEI” to prepare the integration of teens to formal education in Greece
COPIESDISTRIBUTED15,000LANGUAGESSUPPORTED10
GREEKLANGUAGESTUDENTS4,100GREEKLANGUAGECLASSES116
UNIQUEBENEFICIARIESSERVED1,702CHILDRENSERVED ONA DAILY BASIS450
● Greek language courses for refugees and migrants provided since 2011● Specially designed for the needs of target group● Opportunity to participate to Greek Language Certification Attainment exams free of charge to enhance formal qualifications● Complementary cultural activities aimed at enhancing integration efforts
Step2School
Education activitieson frontier islands
SteppingStone
Greek Language Learning Tools
GreekLanguageCourses
Awards and Distinctions
The North-South Prize 2015 of the Council of Europe awarded to the co-founder and president of METAdrasi, Lora Pappa, for the outstanding work in promoting solidarity, democracy and human rights. The award was received from the President of the Republic of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
PILnet’s European Pro Bono Awards 2016: first prize in the category of “Award for Exemplary Partnership in the Public Interest” in cooperation with the American law firm Reed Smith for offering free legal assistance to beneficiaries of international protection in Greece.
THI Leadership Award 2016 from The Hellenic Initiative to METAdrasi’s President Lora Pappa for the outstanding contribution.
Collective Action Award “Models of Excellence 2017” by the “Citizen’s Movement for an Open Society” for the significant volunteer work.
The “NGO of the year 2017” Award in the category “Society” at the “Hellenic Responsible Business Awards 2018” for the proven innovative work, with strong social impact, as well as the continuous commitment and efficiency, with measurable results.
“Legion of Honour” decoration of METAdrasi’s president Lora Pappa by the French Minister of European Affairs, Nathalie Loiseau for her social contribution and exceptional work. .
Board of DirectorsLora (M.D.) Pappa, has studied at the University of Geneva and the Institut Universitaire des Hautes Etudes Internationales (HEI), where she received her undergraduate degree and a Master’s degree in International Relations. Since the early 1990s, Lora Pappa´s main interest and focus of work relates to the reception and integration of refugees and asylum-seekers. Through all her extensive experience in the field, Lora Pappa was aiming to find the best possible ways for consolidating efforts and facilitating life conditions of refugees and asylum-seekers, and, particularly, unaccompanied minors. In 2010, a�er seven years as a part of the UNHCR and fi�een years working for Greek organizations, including the Council for Refugees and the National Youth Foundation, Lora Pappa founded NGO METAdrasi – Action for Migration and Development. METAdrasi provides communication and interpretation in the context of asylum procedures, and of other State and IGO/NGO services for migrants and refugees, as well as ensures the protection of unaccompanied minors and other vulnerebale groups. In 2016 Lora Pappa, as a founding member and President of METAdrasi, was awarded the North South Prize of the Council of Europe in a ceremony in Lisbon. The prize was awarded for her outstanding dedication in promoting North-South solidarity, human rights and democracy.
Ioanna Babasika, one of the founders and members of the Board of METAdrasi, is a trained lawyer who has worked on migration and asylum issues with a specialisation on victims of torture, and written extensively on human rights, refugee protection and torture prevention. Her professional experience in the field includes cooperation with the UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) on the legal protection of asylum seekers and 20 years of work at the Medical Rehabilitation Centre for Victims of Torture in Athens and membership in IRCT (International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims). She has also acted as Special Advisor to the Greek Minster of the Interior on issues of Migration and Asylum. Ioanna got her Law Degree from the Law School of Athens, followed by post-graduate degrees from the University of Amsterdam and the College of Europe in Bruges. She speaks Greek, English, French and Italian.
Vasiliki Alexopoulou is a member and the Treasurer of METAdrasi. She participates in METAdrasi’s activities on a part-time, volunteer basis. She has had an extensive career in the Greek civil service, first within the Ministry of Education (14 years) and then within Ministry of Economy and Finance (13 years), where she currently heads the Directorate of Quality and Efficiency, Documentation and Best Practices, focusing on issues pertaining to the measurement of quality, efficiency and effectiveness of public organizations. Vasiliki holds a Degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Athens, while she has dedicated a great part of her professional life to research and writing of handbooks on education and economics. She speaks Greek and English. Markos Komondouros is a member of the board. He participates in METAdrasi’ s activities on a part-time, volunteer basis and is particularly involved with strategic, organisational and financing matters. He is an investment banking professional with a long career at UBS in London, Paris and Istanbul. Since 2006, he has been based in Athens, where he is a founder and partner in Vector Partners, a corporate finance advisory firm. He was also a shareholder and manager of Enexon, one of Greece’s largest photovoltaic companies, later sold to Enel of Italy. Markos currently also sits on the boards of TANEO, a venture capital find-of-funds and Nireas, Greece’s largest fish farming company. He holds an undergraduate degree in Mathematics, and master’s degrees in Business Administration and Applied Linguistics, all from the University of London. He speaks Greek, English, French, Italian, Spanish and Turkish.
9,419 childrenhave been safely escortedto accommodation centers
around Greece, during 3,454 missions
Escorting Missions for Unaccompanied Children
Note: all numbers refer to the period from 12/2011 to 11/2018
»
«In November 2015, a 2 year old boy from Syria was found alone in the Evros region, near the Northern borders of Greece.Our escorting team set out immediately to escort the boy to a suitable children’s accommodation facility.
It was not the first time that a child was found alone in Greece, near the borders. And there are so many more that are not detected or found ...
Another day, we were notified of a 4 year old Syrian child, who was traveling with someone who claimed to be his father. It was revealed that he was a trafficker of Romanian origin.
We accompanied the child safely to the unaccompanied minors‘ accommodation facility in Alexandroupolis. During the journey, the child was attached so much to me, that it was impossible for us to say goodbye and be separated. So, I spent the night by his bed, until he started getting adapted to his new environment. This experience shocked me.
LydiaUnaccompanied minors’ escorting missions coordinator
Snapshots from our everyday life
Note: all numbers refer to the period from 12/2011 to 11/2018
4,871 unaccompanied childrensupported by the members of METAdrasi’sGuardianship Network
Age
Guardianship Network
4,287 58488% 12%
0-5: 936-10: 265
11-14: 1,01015-18: 3,503
Transit accommodation facilities
ChiosSince 6/2016Capacity: 20
SamosSince 4/2016Capacity: 20
AthensSince 8/2016Capacity: 14
Snapshots from our everyday life
»
«Two little siblings from Syria, aged 4 and 9, found themselves alone in Lesvos.
As soon as they were identified at Skala Sykamias, a member of METAdrasi’s Guardianship Network for Unaccompanied Minors took urgent action and managed to cooperate effectively with authorities and quickly initiate all necessary procedures for their protection. As a result, the children were transfred directly to the Transit Accommodation Facility of METAdrasi, without having to spend a minute in the First Reception Center of Moria.They were taken care of by the facility’s staff and soon felt at home.
Being the youngest kids, they attracted the attention and special treatment of all the other children in the shelter!
Fortunately, their mother was soon located, and a few days later, the family was reunited and they were able to continue their journey together.
VickyTransit Accommodation Facilities Coordinator
Note: all numbers refer to the period from 12/2011 to 11/2018
Foster Care
46 22
Age: 0-17
68 unaccompanied children in foster families
Supported Independent Living
8 2Note: all numbers refer to the period from 12/2011 to 11/2018
10 unaccompanied childrenbetween 16-18 years-oldlive in 3 apartments
For the first time in Greece, an alternative initiative regarding care provision for unaccompanied minors identified refugees or asylum seekers, irrelevant of nationality: supported independent living that aims to their smooth transition to independence and adulthood.
Snapshots from our everyday life
»
« Sami arrived in our country alone, about a year ago, seeking for shelter and safety, leaving behind conflicts, violence and the loss of people he loved. METAdrasi has been standing by Sami from the very beginning, through the Guardianship Network for Unaccompanied Minors and the Accommodation Facility in Chios. Thanks to the Semi-Independent Living Activity initiative, Sami now lives in an apartment in Athens, where he has his own room, he goes to school and feels that he can realize his dreams and plans.
Despoina, the member of METAdrasi’s Guardianship Network that has undertaken his support, recounts: “Sami is a studious and consistent teenager. From the first day I met him, I was impressed by his politeness and the fact that he is always smiling, despite the difficulties he had to face from a tender age. He is very happy to have his own space and study area. His aspiration to complete his school studies, which was impossible in his home country, is now feasible and he works very hard in this direction. I was moved to hear that his school community embraced him from the first day, even more when the Parents and Guardians Association initiated efforts to cover his school fees”.
Claire PavlakiProject Manager, Semi-Independent Living Activity
Note: all numbers refer to the period from 12/2011 to 11/2018
Step2School
2,145 CHILDREN MADE THE “STEP2SCHOOL”
ATTENDING CLASSES OF REMEDIAL EDUCATION
25 TEACHERS
8 SPOTSIN ATHENS AREA
Education and Integration
Evening classes of remedial education in order to:
help minors through the Greek educational system and also
support minors that have not enrolled to school
Note: all numbers refer to the period from 1/2018 to 11/2018
Educational activities for children on the islands
450 SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN BENEFIT
ON A DAILY BASIS
15 TEACHERS
5 ANIMATORS
Chios470 children living in VIAL attended lessons
Lesvos 1.232 children living in Kara Tepeand Moria attended lessonsEducation and Integration
Non-formal Education Centers in spaces outside the hotspots
operate daily from Monday to Friday, 9.00-17.00 deliver mainly Greek, Mathematics and English lessons, following mostly the official programme of the Ministry of Education
Snapshots from our everyday life
»
« ...I want to say that I'm happy to be in Greece. I'm happy to live with you, because you're all very kind to all of us... I want to thank all my teachers. Each one individually. The Maths teacher, the Greek language teacher, the English language teacher, the Computers Science teacher and the Gym teacher. Because they tried so hard so that I could learn how to read and write. I want to thank all my classmates for walking this road with me. I'm happy because, although I le� my country, I found here a country that embraced me so warmly, that o�en I would forget how much I miss my family and especially my mother. I will never forget this country and its people, because they gave me precious knowledge for the rest of my life.
E.V.Student at METAdrasi's summer educational activity "Step2School"
Greek language learning toolsΠιστοποίηση Θυµάτων Βασανιστηρίων
Digital Dictionaryin 5 languages
Φιλοξενία ΜονογονεϊκωνΟικογενειών
Μαθήµατα ΕλληνικήςΓλώσσας
Χώρος Μητέρας και Παιδιού στην Υπηρεσία Ασύλου
Πιστοποίηση Θυµάτων Βασανιστηρίων
Digital Dictionaryin 5 languages
Φιλοξενία ΜονογονεϊκωνΟικογενειών
Μαθήµατα ΕλληνικήςΓλώσσας
Χώρος Μητέρας και Παιδιού στην Υπηρεσία Ασύλου
ENTAXEI Multilingual Support Guide
Μαθήµατα ΕλληνικήςΓλώσσας
Χώρος Μητέρας και Παιδιού στην Υπηρεσία Ασύλου
GEFYRES Bilingual Refugee Support Guide
Πιστοποίηση Θυµάτων Βασανιστηρίων
Mini Lexicon for Basic Communicationin 6 languages
MAZIThe Multilingual guide for education in Greece
GEFYRES Bilingual Refugee Support Guide
Φιλοξενία ΜονογονεϊκωνΟικογενειών
Μαθήµατα ΕλληνικήςΓλώσσας
Χώρος Μητέρας και Παιδιού στην Υπηρεσία Ασύλου
MAZIThe Multilingual guide for education in Greece
Φιλοξενία ΜονογονεϊκωνΟικογενειών
Μαθήµατα ΕλληνικήςΓλώσσας
Χώρος Μητέρας και Παιδιού στην Υπηρεσία Ασύλου
MAZIThe Multilingual guide for education in Greece
Πιστοποίηση Θυµάτων Βασανιστηρίων
Digital Dictionaryin 5 languages
Φιλοξενία ΜονογονεϊκωνΟικογενειών
Μαθήµατα ΕλληνικήςΓλώσσας
Χώρος Μητέρας και Παιδιού στην Υπηρεσία Ασύλου
MATHEMATICAL DICTIONARY Multilingual Guide
What they say about METAdrasi
As the primary state agency working with refugees in Greece, the Asylum Service has depended on the integrity of METAdrasi interpreters to carry out a fair refugee determination procedure.METAdrasi has proven to be a credible partner, consistently showing both high standardsof performance and flexibility in the context of rapidly changing circumstances, while workingconstructively with government agencies. It is our hope that the work of METAdrasi can besupported to ensure its further strengthening and expansion. »
«Maria Stavropoulou, Director, Asylum Service
I have been involved with this center since 2008.Recently, thanks to the presence of the interpreters' team,the services provided are remarkably upgraded. I considerthe presence of the interpreters' team at the center essential.»
«Stratos Mouschis, Police Of f icer, Head of Screening/Detention Center of Chios
»«A most cooperative team, polite, hardworking,they responded immediately to any call.Very nice overall presence.
Ioanna Mihou, Director of Nursing Service,General University Hospital of Patra
During our cooperation with METAdrasi, we have observed the tireless effortsof your team to operate in the most effective way despite adverse conditions.We realize how demanding it is to escort children from every cornerof our country and coordinate all parties involved..." »
«Ioanna Repana, Director, NGO "ARSIS" accommodation facility in Makrinitsa, Volos
You are the only ones that cared for us aster 8 months of being here...You treated us in such a nice manner and took real interest in us, that's why Ι want to thank you.»«
M.A., Unaccompanied Minor, escorted by METAdrasi
I would like to take this opportunity to express my personal gratitude and that of Commissioner Stylianides for the contribution of METAdrasi to the current humanitarian response in Greece »
«Monique Pariat, Director General - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)
I would like to express my gratitude for your support. It is so important to be in a democratic country and knowthat you can speak and be heard and have your rights recognized! »
«Y.S., certified victim of torture
»«METAdrasi plays a vital role in ensuring that refugees in Greece get a fair hearing and receive appropriate services through the provision of interpretation in very challenging circumstances.As such, METAdrasi is a valuable and well-performing partner for the UNHCR’s work in Greece. Giorgos Tsarbopoulos, Head of UNHCR's office in Greece
»«METAdrasi osten provides us with interpreters who are
essential in helping us offer our services to refugees/migrants. We deeply appreciate their specialized workand their open, cooperative approach. Giorgos Bakas, Social Worker/Coordinator in Lesvos, MDM Greece
Χώρος Μητέρας και Παιδιού στην Υπηρεσία Ασύλου
GEFYRES Bilingual Refugee Support Guide
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