Psycho-Social Support to Asylum Seekers

Contract Title Psycho-Social Support to Asylum Seekers Contract Number YA/ΕΤΠ/2007/01 Funding Period 01/02/2008 to 31/12/2008 Total Cost €86,284.00 Partners Future Worlds Center (CNTI)

Overall Objective

The project aims to provide social welfare services and psychosocial support to asylum seekers in Cyprus at a national level. It will attempt to inform them for their rights such as employment, housing, material standards for reception, medical care and public assistance. In addition it will provide support to any psychological dysfunctions or/and other social problems they may face.

Expected Results

Another general point is the knowledge we are going to earn from this joined collaborative initiative, in particular you as both students and young professionals. Our aim is to establish "inter-professional bridges" where different professions will work together for the benefits of asylum seekers.