Open Beehive
Melissa:Network of migrant women in Greece ·Greece
About this project
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", sans-serif">The empowerment of refugee women is an indicator of the integration process with the host society & a wider approach to social cohesion. The purpose of this project is to provide an empowerment pathway through a comprehensive approach focusing on the range of needs, dynamics, resilience & potential of refugee women. Since 2016, Melissa Network has been running a holistic program of empowerment & integration, creating an active, vibrant community with direct involvement of migrant women leaders, through empowerment, education, information, creativity, safety & solidarity. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", sans-serif">The program combines 7 strands of activities adapted to the needs & characteristics of the target group. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", sans-serif">1.Literacy: specifically designed tools & interactive methodology, operating at 5 different levels: (a.beginners, b.intermediate, c.advanced, d.homework support, e.transition from literacy) </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", sans-serif">2.Psychosocial support provided through a trauma-informed, culturally aware approach (combining group drama therapy & individual counselling) to treat trauma & PTSD restoring agency & building trust & confidence </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", sans-serif">3.Info cycles on health,education,employability,rights,etc.</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", sans-serif">4.Art & Creativity encompasses activities that facilitate expression & contribute to the process of opening up & sharing </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", sans-serif">5.Media & Advocacy training to gain access to information & articulate their own speech </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", sans-serif">6. Skills & Capacity Building (computers, first aid, conflict resolution etc) creating access to employability & leadership </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", sans-serif">7. Self-care & Community Engagement in order to promote well-being & contribute to social cohesion. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", sans-serif">Activities will be implemented at the welcoming environment of Mellisa's center with direct access to interpretation, referral services & a broader range of psychosocial support, in parallel with a childcare support program for mothers.</span></span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify"> </p>