Updated at: 2023/03/29
IRC - UNHCR Empowerment and Self Reliance Opportunities to UAC reaching adulthood
The project will empower 85 young adults between 18-21 years old with a refugee or asylum seekers' status, living in the broader area of Athens, to cultivate the necessary competencies for a successful transition to adulthood, setting the basis for their social empowerment and economic self-reliance.
Particular emphasis will be placed on supporting unaccompanied children who recently turned 18 and are in need of immediate accommodation and employment.
There will be 3 cohorts in total, each of which will last for 3 months, meaning that the participants will receive services at an intensive pace for three months. IRC Hellas proposes a holistic approach to the provision of a well-rounded package of in-house, as well as mobile services that include:
- psychosocial support
- employment and job placement support
- assistance in navigating the housing market and administrative processes
- as well as access to vocational training opportunities in high-absorption sectors.
You can apply for the Youth Integration and Empowerment Program HERE
For more information: +30 6946851080 (Phone/WhatsApp) or e-mail at annamaria.karageorgi@rescue.org .
Languages spoken: English, French, Farsi/Dari, Arabic, Urdu, Somali, Ukrainian
Accessibility & Additional Information
- This service is closed on public holidays: YES
- Is an appointment required? YES (call)
- Eligibility for services: Youth 18-21 years old with a refugee status or asylum seekers
- Are services available by referral only? NO, either by referral of self-referred
- Is anyone on your team able to communicate in sign language? NO
- The entrance to this location has a ramp: NO
- This location has an elevator: YES
- This location has female staff: YES
- This location has separate bathrooms for men and women: NO
- All service listed are free of charge: YES
Address
Panepistimiou 64, Athens
Opening Hours
Monday open from 09:00 to 17:00
Tuesday open from 09:00 to 17:00
Wednesday open from 09:00 to 17:00
Thursday open from 09:00 to 17:00
Friday open from 09:00 to 17:00
Contact Information
phone: 306946851080
whatsapp: 306946851080
Address
Panepistimiou 64, Athina, Greece
Address in local language
ΠΑΝΕΠΙΣΤΗΜΙΟΥ 64