Deadline- 1 April 2013
Proposals are invited to Supporting Organisations that assist migrant asylum seeking population in Greece under SOAM programme. The purpose of this Call is to invite proposals from NGOs registered in Greece that run reception centres for vulnerable asylum seekers, especially Unaccompanied Minors (UAM) as well as NGOs that wish to run such centres.
Activities-
- Running of reception centres providing accommodation, food and hygiene supplies, legal counseling, medical care, interpretation activities and/or educational services.
- Activities to increase the capacity of reception centres and/or expand or improve the services they provide
Benefits offered-
- Accommodation possessing the necessary permits.
- Three meals a day
- Hygiene and non-food items upon admittance to the center
- Interpretation and information services, including information about the right to seek asylum, access to emergency or necessary health services and the possibility of voluntary return.
- Security arrangements in line with the requirements.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Eligible applicants are non-governmental organisations (NGOs) registered in Greece that fall within the following definition: A non-profit voluntary organization established as a legal entity, having a non-commercial purpose, independent of local, regional and central government, public entities, political parties and commercial organisations. Religious
- institutions and political parties are not considered NGOs. Social enterprises, foundations, faith-based organisations and the national Red Cross societies are considered eligible NGOs if they fulfil the above principles. The NGOs must have at least two (2) years of experience working with asylum seekers and providing services such as accommodation, daily care, legal, medical and psychosocial services.
Total available under funding for this Call for Proposals is EUR 4.046.052.
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