Practical support for the immigrant integration process
The practical support of the process of integration of third country nationals (TCNs) in the Cypriot society, is promoted by the Municipality of Limassol and its partners in the program “Limassol: One city, the whole world”. The program, in which the Municipality of Agios Athanasios, the Municipality of Germasogeia, SKE Mesa Geitonias and the consultants Opinion & Action Services also participate as partners, has completed 8 years of successful implementation and will be renewed until the beginning of 2022.
While being co-funded by the European Fund for Immigration, Asylum and Integration, project staff provided to the beneficiaries (migrants, refugees and asylum seekers) opportunities to develop their skills, socialize and get to know local population. Also, “street work”, interventions to schools, day care and homework services for children were also important parts of the project.
Watch the series of short films with the experiences of TCNs and the executives of the program.
Vika Berg is from Russia, loves Cypriot cuisine and promotes volunteerism and animal protection.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwxy3AQFDCo&feature=emb_logo
May Rose Lobaton is a domestic worker from Philippines and learnt about the traditions of Cyprus and the culture of the host society.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=GANfrWNCoqg&feature=emb_logo
Rosana Magadua is a domestic worker from Philippines and greatly appreciates the opportunity she had to participate in cultural events in Limassol.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqI_MfZ6C3o&feature=emb_logo
Christina Tsiamparta is the coordinator of the social interventions of the Municipality of Limassol and talks about the importance of the actions that were developed in the schools in collaboration with the parents of TCNs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch1teV42kUM&feature=emb_logo
Website www.inlimassol.com.cy
Facebook @integrationlimassol