Our Work
Advocacy
We advocate for positive changes in legislations, policies and practices, in accordance with International and European Laws. This is carried out directly towards national, EU and International bodies, through evidence based advocacy.
Case Management
Our team of experts follows an inter-disciplinary approach, by providing individualized legal, social and psychological support to persons of concern with the aim to ensure access to rights, integration into the local communities and a satisfactory quality of life.
Research
In the context of various projects, we undertake research activities in order to develop existing knowledge and conduct sound analysis of the cultural, political and economic context of population of persons of concern and their host communities as well as the community dynamics.
Community Support
With the aim to empower the populations of concern and facilitate their meaningful participation in all aspects of society, we organise community-based activities within the framework of various projects to build confidence and enhance capacity. Being in close proximity with the communities also helps us to ensure that our work reflects their needs and challenges.
Capacity Building
Utilising the extensive experience of our professionals, we conduct trainings, workshops, seminars and other capacity building activities for NGOs and professionals in the field, volunteers and members of local communities, authorities and policy makers.
Public Awareness
We promote a positive and respectful public attitude towards vulnerable groups by encouraging open-mindedness, addressing marginalisation and discrimination of persons of concern and combating xenophobia and intolerance. Furthermore, we network with relevant civil society actors, educational institutions and media for collaborative actions.
Activities Gallery
Training on Victim Centered Approach – July 2019 Training on Gender Based Violence for Professionals in the field – June 2019 World Refugee Day Street Festival 2019 World Refugee Day Street Festival 2019 Annagrace Messa – Integration Advisortalking at Radio Proto about HelpRefugeesWork during the World Refugee Day Street Festival 2019 World Refugee Day Street Festival 2019 HelpRefugeesWork Business Breakfast 11/06/2019 Manos Mathioudakis, Integration Officer at Cyprus Refugee Council presenting the Help Refugees Work Platform. To register contact Annagrace Messa at annagrace@00uhk.hosts.cx or via phone 22205959 “It’s all about engagement” – Our colleague, Memnon Arestis, is talking about piloting Case Management as #alternativestodetention in #Cyprus at the Council of Europe and EU Commission conference on ‘Alternatives to the Detention of Migrants’. Workshops in Collaboration with the Cyprus Youth Board to enhance the employability of Refugees May-June 2019 Workshop on empowerment for healthy attitudes and habits towards integration – Summer/Autumn 2018 Workshop on empowerment for healthy attitudes and habits towards integration – Summer/Autumn 2018 World Refugee Day Street Festival 2018 Friday 22nd of June 2018 “Asylum in Cyprus: Opportunities and Challenges” Event 23/05/2018 Corina Drousiotou – Senior Legal Advisor/ Program Coordinator at the “Asylum in Cyprus: Opportunities and Challenges” Event 23/05/2018 CSO Workshop on Case Management and Preventive Screening – AtDs — at CyRC – Nicosia on 14/12/2017. Activities at Schools December 2017 Activities at Schools December 2017