Greece
The closure of the Balkans route in 2016, followed by the Turkey-EU deal, led to thousands of refugee children and their families being stranded. Many refugees struggle to access essential services, thus affecting the children’s well-being and access to education remains a challenge. We use psychosocial activities, counselling, safe shelter and non-formal education to provide children with the support and protection they need.
What we do
Child Protection
Educational support
Activities for refugees in the Balkans
Basic necessities
Key projects
"We support children with protection concerns and their families in a multidisciplinary manner, which includes education, medical, legal, accommodation, and psychosocial support services, in order to build their strengths."
Ilias Varelakis, Case Management Team Leader in Thessaloniki
Read more...Voices of refugee children in Greece
Terre des hommes in Greece
Beneficiaries in 2016:
8236
Expatriate / national staff:
15 / 94
Budget 2017:
CHF 5'612'000.-
Where we work:
Derveni Alexyl, Derveni Hope, Filippiada, Doliana, Konitsa, Ioannina and Thessaloniki
Local partners:
ARSIS, University of Ioannina, Libraries without Borders, Translators without Borders
Where we work
Supported by
Financial partners
The Swiss Solidarity Foundation is Switzerland’s humanitarian solidarity and fund-raising platform. Swiss Solidarity led by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR idée suisse and also works closely together with the private and print media. Work in the field is carried out by experienced Swiss relief organizations. Particularly in emergency relief, the Swiss Solidarity Foundation is one of Terre des hommes’ principal partners.
Financial partners
The European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid department (ECHO) funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts outside of the European Union. Terre des hommes implements projects financed by the the European Commission in Burkina Faso, Mali, Iraq, Greece and India. (Situation 04.11.2016)
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Financial partners
Financial partners
ChildFund Alliance is a global network of 11 child-focused development organizations working to create opportunities for children and youth, their families and communities: https://childfundalliance.org/
The Swiss Solidarity Foundation is Switzerland’s humanitarian solidarity and fund-raising platform. Swiss Solidarity led by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR idée suisse and also works closely together with the private and print media. Work in the field is carried out by experienced Swiss relief organizations. Particularly in emergency relief, the Swiss Solidarity Foundation is one of Terre des hommes’ principal partners.
The European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid department (ECHO) funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and conflicts outside of the European Union. Terre des hommes implements projects financed by the the European Commission in Burkina Faso, Mali, Iraq, Greece and India. (Situation 04.11.2016)
> ec.europa.eu/echo
ChildFund Alliance is a global network of 11 child-focused development organizations working to create opportunities for children and youth, their families and communities: https://childfundalliance.org/
Timeline
Latest news
See all...2016: Tdh child relief reaches a new peak with 3 million beneficiaries
Aid provided to record numbers of children in humanitarian crises in 2017
Aid provided to record numbers of children in humanitarian crises in 2017
Syria: giving families back their livelihoods
Syria: giving families back their livelihoods
Bulgaria: we don't leave refugee children alone
Bulgaria: we don't leave refugee children alone
Because every child has the right to a childhood
Because every child has the right to a childhood
Looking towards the future: A day in the life of a Syrian refugee family in Greece
Looking towards the future: A day in the life of a Syrian refugee family in Greece
World Humanitarian Day: Xavier Colin shares facts and figures
World Humanitarian Day: Xavier Colin shares facts and figures
Refugees – a current topic?
Refugees – a current topic?
Greece: Enhancing the educational experience of young refugees
Greece: Enhancing the educational experience of young refugees
2016: Tdh child relief reaches a new peak with 3 million beneficiaries
Aid provided to record numbers of children in humanitarian crises in 2017
Linked publications
FabLab: An innovation space for refugees
Infographic: non-formal education activities in Greece
Greece: Protective apartments in Epirus
Greece: Psychosocial support
Making an impact for children: Annual Report 2017
