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Accommodation for refugees | Greece

The EU-funded ECHO project, launched on 1 May 2016 and implemented by the ASB in cooperation with ARSIS Greece and WAHA International, had three specific objectives: firstly, 1,000 refugees were to be accommodated in northern Greece. Secondly, they were to receive primary healthcare. Thirdly, they were also to be provided with social services.

The project

Project title: Supporting refugees in Greece through the integrated shelter model – rapid mobility solution (ISM - RMS)
Project region: Northern Greece
Financing: European Commission Humanitarian Aid Office (DG ECHO)
Project volume: € 9,300,000
Project duration: 01/05/2016 - 31/12/2017
Target group: Refugees

From May 2016 until the end of 2017, the ASB, in partnership with ARSIS Greece and WAHA International and in cooperation with the Ministry of Migration Policy (MoPM), carried out the ECHO-funded project “Supporting refugees through an integrated shelter model – rapid mobility solution”. This project focused on the provision of accommodations, including the provision of services at the Anagnostopoulou camp (LTAC). The ASB built 156 modular container units and renovated outbuildings there. In addition, the ASB took over the site management and supported the management team by providing advice on the allocation of accommodations for new arrivals. In addition, ASB employees assisted unaccompanied minors in dealing with local authorities or provided maintenance, repair and cleaning services. The ASB staff also distributed food and welcome packages containing toiletries to newcomers.

How the ASB is helping in Greece

Management support

Assistance has reached beneficiaries in three areas:

Provision of site management services
Monitoring
Maintenance and repair of accommodations

Hygiene and water

Ensuring water and sanitation in refugee camps
Provision of hygiene and food products
Registration for aid in cash

Transport aid, health and leisure services

In addition, health services and psychological support, legal aid or leisure activities were provided in eight other camps in northern Greece and four in central Macedonia.

This project helped refugees from the cities to use the services offered. This was crucial for the first attempts at integration into Greek society

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