EEA Grants 2022-2023

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The funding by the EEA Grants mechanism to support the Athens Solidarity Center operated by SolidarityNow starts again for the time period, August 2022-July 2023. The project “Increased opportunities for integration and social inclusion for vulnerable individuals” by Athens Solidarity Centre (ASC) is being implemented under the “Local Development and Poverty Reduction” programme.

This grant reinforces the operation of all the Center’s services, which are provided free of charge, namely: a) social services, b) psychological support, c) legal aid, d) accounting and e) employability services.

The work implemented by the Athens Solidarity Center and the relevant raising awareness material are published in this web page and its complementary promoted via SolidarityNow’s main communication channels (website, e-newsletters, social media pages).

Human stories and Articles

Press releases 

Infographics

E-newsletters

Videos

Closing Event for the completion of the grant period August 2022 – July 2023

  • 29.06.2023 | Event for the completion of the 3rd phase of financial support from EEA Grants to the Athens Solidarity Center – Presentation of results, achievements and human stories. The agenda of the event can be found here.

 

Contact persons:

Marilyn Polena, General Manager | Email: marilynp@solidaritynow.org, Tel. 210 6772500

Valia Andrakakou, ASC Coordinator | Email: valia@solidaritynow.org, Tel. 210 8220883

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About EEA Grants

The EEA Grants represent the contribution of Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway towards a green, competitive and inclusive Europe.

There are two overall objectives: reduction of economic and social disparities in Europe, and to strengthen bilateral relations between the donor countries and 15 EU countries in Central and Southern Europe and the Baltics. The three donor countries cooperate closely with the EU through the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA). The donors have provided €3.3 billion through consecutive grant schemes between 1994 and 2014. For the period 2014-2021, the EEA Grants amount to €1.55 billion. The priorities for this period are: 1) Innovation, Research, Education and Competitiveness, 2) Social Inclusion, Youth Employment and Poverty Reduction, 3) Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Low Carbon Economy, 4) Culture, Civil Society, Good Governance and Fundamental Rights, 5) Justice and Home Affairs.

The EEA Grants are jointly financed by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, whose contributions are based on their GDP. Eligibility for the Grants mirror the criteria set for the EU Cohesion Fund aimed at member countries where the Gross National Income (GNI) per inhabitant is less than 90% of the EU average.

More information: www.eeagrants.org & www.eeagrants.gr

About “Local Development and Poverty Reduction”

The “Local Development and Poverty Reduction” programme in Greece, financed by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, was awarded a total budget of 6,5 million euros as part of the EEA Grants 2014 – 2021. The program aspires to contribute to enhancement of social cohesion and reduction of economic and social disparities. The Fund Operator for the “Local Development and Poverty Reduction” programme in Greece is SOL Consulting S.A in partnership with Human Rights 360.

More information: https://www.asylumandmigration-eeagrants.gr

About the Fund Operator

The Fund Operator for the “Local Development and Poverty Reduction” programme and “Asylum and Migration” (Addressing urgent needs for the reception and screening of asylum seekers and for the accommodation of vulnerable groups) programme in Greece is SOL Consulting S.A in partnership with Human Rights 360.

About SOL/Crowe

SOL Crowe provides auditing and consulting services to an expanded network of organizations and companies operating in the public and private sector in Greece and abroad. The Company provides customized solutions in the entire spectrum of consulting services aimed at supporting, reorganizing and sustainable development of our customers. The services provided cover all areas of corporate activities – Management Consulting Services, Tax Services, Financial Services, Risk Management Services, Human Resources Services, Business Monitoring Services, HTL Services, Technology Services – creating direct and visible value to businesses and organizations. The company is staffed with highly specialized consultants, with experience and professional knowledge and competence, ensuring the efficiency and quality of services provided.

More information: https://solcrowe.gr/

About HumanRights360

HR360 is a civil society organization established in Greece. Its mission is to protect and empower the rights of all, with no discrimination, giving special focus on the most disadvantaged and vulnerable populations. The cornerstone of its action is the belief that the social inclusion may be achieved only through the protection of the individual, political and social rights of the entire population, and that through wider alliances, both in Greece and internationally, open and tolerant societies can be built, rejecting the Far-Right rhetoric, the extremism and xenophobia, and encouraging the participation of all citizens. The main pillars of HR360 activities is integration services (mainly in refugees’ field such as legal aid and borders monitoring), reintegration services and support of vulnerable people (homeless, ex-prisoners), combating hate crimes through recording incidents for the Network of Racist violence, promoting campaigns, participating to researches, reports, editions and providing legal support to victims of racist crimes, strategic communication and advocacy for human rights protection, and management of regranting programmes.

More information: https://www.humanrights360.org/