| YEAR | PROJECT TITLE | FUNDING SOURCE | PROJECT DESCRIPTION | KMOP's PROJECT ACTIVITIES |
| 2010 - Contin. | TRAINUTRI
TRAINing and NUTRItion senior social platform | Ambient Assisted Living Joint Programme | The project aims at assisting elderly to develop healthy habits; keeping them physically active and actively involved in their own health maintenance. The TRAINUTRI platform will enable elderly to share and exchange healthy habits concerning activities, experiences and knowledge, helping them to keep and enrich their social life while ageing in their preferred environments. | Development of user requirements, specifications and specific user cases.; Services design; Validation & Acceptance of system; Field testing; Dissemination & Exploitation |
| 2010 - Contin. | DIA-EU
Dialogue with the EU - the voice of the citizens | Europe for Citizens Programme, European Commission | The activites of the project are focused on collecting citizens opinions on key European prsent and future challenges so as to create mechanisms that will allow them to develop civic competences, to formulate their views and opinions on the European integration process. This will take the form of recommendations for policy makers at European level. | Needs analysis through questionnaires on defined sample of target group. Organization of 6 local seminars with the target group and 1 international conference. Participation in 2 other international conferences organized by other partners, together with 3 representatives of own target group. Production of a poster and a CD for the conference that KMOP will organize. Dissemination actions (project booklet, CD, website) |
| 2009 - Contin. | Improving the development and capacity of the Social Dialogue and social partners project in Bosnia - Herzegovina | Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance, EuropeAid Programme,
European Commission | The aim of the project is to support the creation of a functioning state-level social and economic council in line with ILO Conventions and EU best practice and promote the development of sustained social dialogue | Provision of international shorrt-term experts to participate in the Social Dialogue Academy, undertake training activiites and analytical asdsessment work |
| 2009 - Contin. | Job-keeping or vocational integration for victims of domestic violence | DAPHNE III,
European Commission | The goal of the project is to ensure in the professional working environment a ‘front line’ assistance to persons subject to violence in their couple relationship. The project also seeks to reduce the impact of such violence on the professional inclusion of these persons, whille encouraging professional inclusion arrangements in a way that enable these persons to take the necessary steps to get out of the situation of violence. The project will allow assistance to be given to the victims as well as to the perpetrators of violence. | KMOP will draft a 2-day training course for grassroots agencies based on a tool prepared by the project leader. It will also undertake a training course for grassroots trainers so as to enable them to master the tool and secure the sustainability of the activity. Follow-up with the trainees will focus on initiating relevant policies in companies. KMOP is also tasked with the creation of informative and interventional tools. |
| 2009 - Contin. | AGNES
Ageing in a Networked Society | Ambient Assisted Living Joint Programme | AGNES provides a platform for creating and maintaining the social network of the elderly. This basic platform will be used to pass information back and forth from the network to the elderly person and vice versa, to maintain the network and stimulate the elderly person. | As an end-user organisation, KMOP will contribute by providing access to elderly people, select individuals for both experimental and control homes for the purpose of user involvement activities / requirements that include : a) Feedback on Designs b) Field trials and c) Psychological assessments |
| 2009 - Contin. | HOPE
Smart Home for elderly People | Ambient Assisted Living Joint Programme | The aim of the HOPE project is the development of an innovative intelligent system that will collect and analyse data drawn from various resources in order to operate a totally controlled digital environment for houses with elderly people suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. During the course of the project, the Consortium will develop and test a self-operated, self-adjusted system that will increase safety, provide much more conveniences to the users, and create better economies of scale. | As an end-user organisation, KMOP contributes in user involvement activities, including : a) System Concept and User Requirement Analysis, b) System Architecture and Design, c) Integrated and validated system (including the implementation and integration of system sub-modules and the testing of prototypes in operational environments), d) Project assessment and evaluation (validation of the prototypes against initial user requirements, redefinition of process and specifications, production of the final system) |
| 2009 - Contin. | DAEL
Disabled Adults in Experimental Learning Programme | LifeLong Learning Programme: Grundtvig,
European Commission | The project idea is to share strategies and tools used by partners to carry out support actions aimed at the acquisition of skills and the evaluation of acquired skill levels by working disabled adults and to compare strategies already in use on a European scale. Also, to individualize integrations or changes of their own work models (on the basis of the shared work), in order to adopt a more similar and convergent solution and to improve the quality of training services for the acquisition of skills by disabled adults on the job, by improving the ability of disabled adults to adapt their skills in a working context. | The range of KMOP's activities include the following:
1) Exchange and analysis of best practices, e.g.:
a) methods for preliminary evaluation of persons to benefit from a training project, b) methods for daily monitoring of basic skills improvements, c) methods for evaluation and certification of competences acquired and d) methods for increasing the value of skills acquired in guidance & counselling
2) Exchange of ideas and transfer of know-how in the pedagogical and especially social-pedagogical treatment of disadvantaged people on the labour market
3) Recommendations for mainstreaming / analysis of use in different national contexts. |
| 2009 - Contin. | ASK
Assessing and validating non-formally or informally acquired SΚills in vocational training | LifeLong Learning
Leonardo da Vinci,
European Commission | The project's goal is to compare target groups, methods and results as well as possibilities of evaluating and certifying non-formal skills in order to develop proposals for improving existing instruments and identify quality standards. | KMOP's involvement consists in the analysis of instruments for assessing non-formal skills and the identification of quality standards. |
| 2009 - Contin. | CAF
Comment Accompagner les Familles en Europe | LifeLong Learning;
Grundtvig,
European Commission | Concerning parental and family education, the goal of the project is to improve the training of volunteers who help parents in their every day issues. The project seeks to
(a) Improve the quality of training for adults and parents, (b) Develop skills of professionals and volunteers to work out actions of support for parental and family education and (c) to share abilities and expertise of various experiences at the European level so as to build methods and new tools. | KMOP will provide significant input in the following areas a) defining the contents of the training - exchange of practice and expertise b) participating in training programs in France concerning family and parenthood issues and c) organising an experimental training initiative at the national level |
| 2008 - Contin. | FLABEL
Food Labelling to Advance Better Education for Life | Seventh Framework Programme, European Commission | The goal of the project is to assess the amount of products that contain nutrition information on labels in EU countries, and what type of information they provide. It will also assess the current ongoing public health nutrition campaigns. Project activities also aim at determining how nutrition information on food labels can affect dietary choices, consumer habits and food-related health issues by developing and applying an interpretation framework incorporating both the label and other factors/influences. | KMOP will cover the Greek market, and analyse different kinds of nutrition labels found on products available in Greek supermarkets. KMOP will also play a large part in the research of national public health nutrition awareness campaigns. |
| 2008-2009 | Assisting businesses in implementing e-services | Ministry of Economy and Finance - ESF | The project was held under the Operational Programme of "Information Society" issued by the Ministry of Economy and Finance | KMOP undertaked the development of a web-portal aiming at bridging the supply and demand of labour in order to assist the unemployed in job seeking and to help employers match their staff needs as it is best suited. |
| 2008 | Support services of the Local Initiative for assisting young people, habitants of the Municipalities of Agia Paraskevi, Eressos-Antissa, Mantamadon and Mytilene, entering the labour market. | Regional Fund of North Aegean | The project was implemented in the areas of the municipalities mentioned at project reference, that are located in the island Prefecture of Lesvos, in the North Aegean Region. The project activities mainly included various types of councelling services customized to the needs of each person, that were focused in developing and enhancing the full range of employability skills by increasing the level of self esteem among beneficiaries, so as to built a concrete context that will assist them in their social inclusion and employability process. The project included also, dissemination and publicity actions to raise awareness and sensitize people. The project was held under the Measure 1.6 titled as "Local Employment Initiatives" of the Regional Operational Programme of North Aegean for the period 2000 - 2006. | KMOP, was contracted by the Prefecture of Lesvos, as the agency that provided counselling and relative supporting services to 80 beneficiaries of certain vulnerable groups. The services comprised recruiting and selecting beneficiaries, individual profile and action plans, conducting face-to-face consultation and group counselling, as well as providing socio-psychological support. There was also provision of vocational guidance, promotion of employment actions, legal and medical consultation where needed. Furthermore, KMOP conducted a wide range of awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2008 | Accompanying Support Services Action (Counselling & Publicity, Awareness) of the Local Initiatives Employment Plan in the rural and semi-urban area of Rodopi "O.K.F.A.S.I.A." | Regional Fund of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace | The project was implemented in the area of Iasmos Municipality, which is located in the Prefecture of Rodopi, in the Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Region. The project activities mainly included various types of councelling services customized to the needs of each person, that were focused in developing and enhancing the full range of employability skills by increasing the level of self esteem among beneficiaries, so as to built a concrete context that will assist them in their social inclusion and employability process. The project included also, dissemination and publicity actions to raise awareness and sensitize people. The project was held under the Measure 5.5 titled as "Local Employment Initiatives" of the Regional Operational Programme of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace for the period 2000 - 2006. | KMOP, was contracted by the Munipality of Iasmos, as the agency that provided counselling and relative supporting services to 40 beneficiaries of social vulnerable groups that are threatened by social discrimmination and exclusion, such as members of the muslim minority that can be found in that regional area, repatriates from countries of the former Soviet Union, and especially women and unemployed. The services comprised recruiting and selecting beneficiaries, individual profile and action plans, conducting face-to-face consultation and group counselling, as well as providing socio-psychological support. There was also provision of vocational guidance, promotion of employment possibilities, legal and medical consultation where needed. Furthermore, KMOP conducted a wide range of awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2008 | Accompanying Support Services Action Plan of integrated intervention to combat unemployment and social exclusion in the settlement of Drosero of the Municipality of Xanthi | Regional Fund of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace | The project was implemented in the settlement of Drosero of the Municipality of Xanthi, which is located in the Prefecture of Xanthi, in the Eastern Macedonia and Thrace Region. The project activities mainly included various types of councelling services customized to the needs of each person, that were focused in developing and enhancing the full range of employability skills by increasing the level of self esteem among beneficiaries, so as to built a concrete context that will assist them in their social inclusion and employability process. The project included also, dissemination and publicity actions to raise awareness and sensitize people. The project was held under the Measure 5.5 titled as "Local Employment Initiatives" of the Regional Operational Programme of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace for the period 2000 - 2006. | KMOP, was contracted by the Munipality of Xanthi, as the agency that provided counselling and relative supporting services to 50 beneficiaries of Roma origin who are threatened by social discrimmination and exclusion. The services comprised recruiting and selecting beneficiaries, individual profile and action plans, conducting face-to-face consultation and group counselling, as well as providing socio-psychological support. There was also provision of vocational guidance, promotion of employment possibilities, legal and medical consultation where needed. In addition, KMOP conducted a wide range of awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2008 | ALKYONIS : Development of a farm for the occupational therapy of the mentaly ill in Kapandriti | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | The project provided some additional services to the patients of the Group Houses established by KMOP in the area of Kapandriti, in North Attica. The adjacent garden area of the Group House ALKYONIS, was exploited through cultivation of fruits and vegetables in order to make patients with mental illnesses feel active and energetic so as to integrate them in the local community. Another goal of this initiative was to enable the patients of the Group Houses to gradually acquire some income from the distribution of fruits and vegetables. The project was held under the Operational Programme of "Employment and Vocational Training", during the second call of the Measure 1.6 titled as "Actions for Reinforcing Employment through the active participation of Non-Governmental Organisations" issued by the Greek Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance. | KMOP set up and ensured the proper functioning of a small greenhouse on the external premises of the Group House ALKYONIS. That also involved agricultural activities such as planting of trees and vegetables in which the mentally ill patients that live in the grouphouses, were actively participated. In addition, the staff that was recruited for the purpose of the project, provided opportunities that actively stimulated patients in order to help in their individual rehabilitation and contributed to the social inclusion of people with mental disorders in society, through their interaction with local community members during the distribution of the goods produced. While implementing the project actions KMOP recruited young unemployed agronomists, to enhance their employment opportunities, which in fact constituted a parallel objective and a fundamental specification of the project. |
| 2008 | Establishment of a Reconciliation Center for Family and Proffesional Life in the Municipality of Perama | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | The implemented project was a complet action plan of intervention that was focused in one of the more basic factors that create inequalities between the two sexes and women low rates of employment. The main project objective constituted the social acceptance and application of new ways for reconciling family and professional life. The project was held under the Operational Programme of "Employment and Vocational Training", during the second call of the Measure 1.6 titled as "Actions for Reinforcing Employment through the active participation of Non-Governmental Organisations" issued by the Greek Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance. | The established center on Family and Professional Life reconciliation issues, provided a great variety of advisory services that allows individuals of the target group to achieve more effectively the combination of their family and professional life. More specifically, a specialized psychologist and social worker provided services of psycho-social support, while a professional counselor provided orientation in unemployed individuals that were interested in re-entering the job market or others that were seeking to leave their work for another. At the same time, information was provided to access services, e.g. day nurseries, specialized centers for children with special needs, training institutions etc. Also, the staff that was recruited during the project phase in the established center, provided advisory services to enterprises that were interested in addopting ways for reconciliating family and professional life in favor of their staff. The project was realized by KMOP's branch in the Municipality of Perama, an underpriviliged area located near Piraeus, in Attica Region. |
| 2008 | Positive Actions for equal opportunities between men and women in the company RAXEVSKY Cloth Making and Retail Sales S.A. | General Secretariat for Gender Equality - ESF | The project provided motives to the enterprises for adopting policies that promote gender equality. The fundamental objective was the promotion of equal opportunities between men and women through their equivalent participation in positions of senior management and the reconciliation of professional and family life. The project refered to the development of positive actions promoting equality from SME's. It was addressed in all enterprises based in Greece, operating in all sectors of the economy from the private sector as well as in enterprises of the wider Public Sector having the legal form of S.A. The project was held under the Operational Programme of Employment and Vocational Training, of the Measure 5.1 titled as "Positive Actions for equal opportunities between men and women in SME's and large enterprises", issued by the General Secretariat for Gender Equality. | KMOP undertaked the provision of support services to 50 women working at the company. Support services included individual profile and action plans, conducting face-to-face consultation and group counselling, as well as provision of socio-psychological support in order to increase self-esteem and motivation. There was also provision of vocational guidance and legal consultation where needed. |
| 2007-2009 | PoD:
Innovator trainer tool for Basic and Professional Training of Parents of Children with Down Syndrome | LifeLong Learning Programme: Leonardo da Vinci,
European Commission | The project aims to design, develop and implement a new training tool for family members, professionals and volunteers to help stimulate and educate persons with Down Syndrome throughout their lifetime development. Key to this will be to detect and analyze the needs of families of persons with Down Syndrome throughout their lives, contextualized within the social situation of each participating country. | KMOP participated in the following actions : a) In depth study on the different fields of intervention: health, education, professional and social, b) In comprehension of the specialized accompanying needs of family members, c) in promoting the participation of the different professionals involved, d) in improving this community’s quality of life by involving the families in the development process of their person with Down Syndrome, e) in evaluating both the evolution and implementation and the methodology used to put it into practice, f) in distributing tools among relevant communities, agencies and related institutions and g) in facilitating access needed by families through the intervention of a professional or multi-disciplinary team. Moreover, KMOP was also a lead organisation for the project’s quality management, being involved in continuous quality assessments and in the production of a Handbook with Quality Benchmarks. |
| 2007-2008 | Integrated Interventions Plan for Vulnerable Groups of People "NEMESIS": Provision of Accompanying Support Services | Regional Fund of Crete | The project was implemented in the area of the Municipality of Eastern Selino, located in the Prefecture of Chania, in Crete. The project activities mainly included various types of councelling services customized to the needs of each person, that were focused in developing and enhancing the full range of employability skills by increasing the level of self esteem among beneficiaries, so as to built a concrete context that will assist them in their social inclusion and employability process. The project included also, dissemination and publicity actions to raise awareness and sensitize people. The project was held under the Measure 6.3 titled as "Local Employment Initiatives" of the Regional Operational Programme of Crete for the period 2000 - 2006. | KMOP, was contracted as the agency that provided counselling and relative supporting services to 15 beneficiaries of certain vulnerable groups. The services comprised recruiting and selecting beneficiaries, individual profile and action plans, conducting face-to-face consultation and group counselling, as well as providing socio-psychological support. There was also provision of vocational guidance, promotion of employment actions, legal and medical consultation where needed. Furthermore, KMOP conducted a wide range of awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2007-2008 | Event Project: Families speak up for active European Citizenship | Europe for Citizens Programme: Promotion of Active European Citizenship,
European Commission | Set within the European Year of Equal Opportunities for All 2007, the project consisted of a set of day workshops in six EU Member States. The issues addressed at these day workshops focused on the three connected aspects of "Citizenship", "European dimension", "Family dimension" in an approach of equal opportunities for all. Each day workshop gave rise to reports and recommendations, which were disseminated by one or more of the methods provided for by the project (Internet, CD-ROM/DVD, print publication). | KMOP arranged a Study Day on the topic of the role of men in the family. A multilayered debate on an intercultural issue of such relevance in the 21st century as the role of men in the family, helped to increase among Greek citizens the sense of belonging to the same European community and contribute to the development of a European identity. This aim was achieved through ensuring local level participation. It represented a very topical issue on which to raise awarness of citizens’ rights and responsibilites at local, national and European levels. |
| 2007-2008 | Establishment of Employment Agencies in Egypt | Hellenic Aid - International Development Cooperation Department,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs | The aim of this project is to establish two employment agencies in selected regions of north-eastern Egypt. The intervention addresses the serious problem of unemployment in the country through the transfer of technical expertise. The project was held under the Hellenic Aid Programme, issued by the International Development Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in favor of the Social Fund for Development of the Democracy of Egypt. | KMOP was contracted on behalf of the National Employment Agency (OAED), which is the main collaborating agency between the Greek and Egyptian national authorities, to establish a network between enterprises and the local labour market, while promoting employment agencies in order to play an important role in empowering jobseekers to enter and, crucially, remain on the labour market. |
| 2007-2008 | Integrated Interventions Plan in favor of specially disadvantaged social groups in the Municipality of Komotini, in the Prefecture of Rodopi - Provision of Support Services to the beneficiaries of the vocational training course "Establishment, Organization and Operation of SME's" | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | The project was designed as an integrated intervention to promote employability among members of social vulnerable groups threatened by poverty and social exclusion. The beneficiaries where, in this case, long-term unemployed aged over 45 years old. The project consisted by two types of action, namely a vocational training course, titled as in project reference, and the provision of support services. The overall objective was to integrate them into the society and the labour market. The project was held under the Measure 2.3 of the Operational Programme of Employment and Vocational Training, which was issued by the Greek Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and was implemented in close collaboration with MASTER Vocational Training Center. | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to all beneficiaries (20 persons) attending the training course implemented by MENTOR Vocational Training Center. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. The project was implemented in the Prefecture of Rodopi, which is located in the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. |
| 2007-2008 | Integrated Interventions Plan in favor of specially disadvantaged social groups in the Municipality of Piraeus, in the Prefecture of Attica - Provision of Support Services to the beneficiaries of the vocational training course "Secreterial and Administrative Support by using ICT" | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | The project was designed as an integrated intervention to promote employability among members of social vulnerable groups threatened by poverty and social exclusion. The beneficiaries where, in this case, long-term unemployed aged over 45 years old. The project consisted by two types of action, namely a vocational training course, titled as in project reference, and the provision of support services. The overall objective was to integrate them into the society and the labour market. The project was held under the Measure 2.3 of the Operational Programme of Employment and Vocational Training, which was issued by the Greek Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and was implemented in close collaboration with MASTER Vocational Training Center. | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to all beneficiaries (20 persons) attending the training course implemented by MASTER Vocational Training Center. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. |
| 2007-2008 | Positive Actions for equal opportunities between men and women of MASTER Vocational Training Center SA | General Secretariat for Gender Equality - ESF | The project provided motives to the enterprises for adopting policies that promote gender equality. The fundamental objective was the promotion of equal opportunities between men and women through their equivalent participation in positions of senior management and the reconciliation of professional and family life. The project refered to the development of positive actions promoting equality from SME's. It was addressed in all enterprises based in Greece, operating in all sectors of the economy from the private sector as well as in enterprises of the wider Public Sector having the legal form of S.A. The project was held under the the Measure 5.1 of the Operational Programme of Employment and Vocational Training, titled as "Positive Actions for equal opportunities between men and women in SME's and large enterprises", issued by the General Secretariat for Gender Equality. | KMOP undertaked the provision of support services to 15 women working at the company. Support services included individual profile and action plans, conducting face-to-face consultation and group counselling, as well as provision of socio-psychological support in order to increase self-esteem and motivation. There was also provision of vocational guidance and legal consultation where needed. |
| 2007-2008 | Creative involvement of people with mental disorders in agrarian cultivations in the area of Xylocastro, in the Prefecture of Corinthia | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | The project provided some additional services to the patients of the Group Houses established by KMOP in the area of Xylokastro, which is located in the Prefecture of Corinthia, in the Region of Peloponnese. The adjacent garden area of the Group House PROOPTIKI, was exploited through cultivation of fruits and vegetables in order to make patients with mental illnesses feel active and energetic so as to integrate them in the local community. Another goal of this initiative was to enable the patients of the Group House to gradually acquire some income from the distribution of fruits and vegetables. The project was held under the Operational Programme of "Employment and Vocational Training", during the first call of the Measure 1.6 titled as "Actions for Reinforcing Employment through the active participation of Non-Governmental Organisations" issued by the Greek Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance | KMOP set up and ensured the proper functioning of a small greenhouse on the external premises of the Group House PROOPTIKI. That also involved agricultural activities such as planting of trees and vegetables in which the mentally ill patients that live in the grouphouses, were actively participated. In addition, the staff that was recruited for the purpose of the project, provided opportunities that actively stimulated patients in order to help in their individual rehabilitation and contributed to the social inclusion of people with mental disorders in society, through their interaction with local community members during the distribution of the goods produced. While implementing the project actions KMOP recruited young unemployed agronomists, to enhance their employment opportunities, which in fact constituted a parallel objective and a fundamental specification of the project. |
| 2007-2008 | Further development of a Mask Museum in Kapandriti | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This project aimed at the further development of the museum of masks established in Kapandriti; representing a large range of civilizations worldwide. This initiative was instigated in 2006. It was a new idea in Greece, which didn't host such a museum dedicated to masks, and resulted in as an additional asset in other activities carried out by KMOP. The museum is accommodated in one of the KMOP Group Houses for mentally ill in the area of Kapandriti, in northern Attica, which had a vast basement area that was highly suitable for such purposes and already equipped.
In addition, the project provided opportunities so as to actively stimulate the patients of the Group Houses, promoting their individual rehabilitation, and contributing significantly to their social inclusion into society, through their interaction with the local community members that visit the mask collection. The project was held under the Operational Programme of "Employment and Vocational Training", during the first call of the Measure 1.6 titled as "Actions for Reinforcing Employment through the active participation of Non-Governmental Organisations" issued by the Greek Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance | Owing to previous funding from international sources, KMOP has been able to equip the museum venue, and has also gone about collecting a large number of ancient tragedy and comedy masks. During the duration of the project KMOP extended its search to foreign countries aiming at building up a large international collection. Not only the masks themselves, but also supporting background material, such as books and films are displayed in the museum. The idea is to describe the history of each mask, the civilization and the culture it represents. The museum venue is the 400 m basement area of the KMOP Group House KALYPSO in Kapandriti, Attica. The location already holds a lecture hall complete with IT equipment for presentations and film screenings and chairs for the audience, display cases in which masks are displayed, as well as a room with heavy desks that functions as a workshop where the patients of the Group Houses can construct their own simple masks and sell them to visitors to gain a small income. While implementing the project actions KMOP recruited young unemployed professionals, to enhance their employment opportunities, which in fact constituted a parallel objective and a fundamental specification of the project. |
| 2007-2008 | Development of Corporate Social Responsibility among enterprises in the Municipality of Thessaloniki | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | The project aimed at promoting the idea of Corporate Social Responsibility among enterprises that were located in the Municipality of Thessaloniki, second largest city in Greece, located in the Region of Central Macedonia. Activities mainly included educational and training sessions customized to the needs of enterprises of the same sector (focus groups), designed for : a) Promoting the idea of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), b) Introducing good practices reflecting both international and Greek experiences and c) Assisting in the adoption and implementation of good practices by the enterpises of the local community. The project was held under the Operational Programme of "Employment and Vocational Training", during the first call of the Measure 1.6 titled as "Actions for Reinforcing Employment through the active participation of Non-Governmental Organisations" issued by the Greek Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance, emphasizing in promoting employment. | KMOP implemented for the project the following actions : a) Publication of a guide with good practices on Corporate Social Responsibility strategies from the Greek and international experience concerning equal opportunities for social vulnerable groups of people elements with reference to the direct and long-term benefits achived by enterprises that invest in CSR, b) Extensive publicity actions, c) Planning and implementation of actions for attracting and sensitizing enterprises located in the wider area of the Municipality of Kifisia, in order to adopt a CSR policies via the realization of face-to-face discussions with businessmen and manager directors, d) Follow-up, advisory support and evaluation of enterprises implementing CSR practices and finally e) Operation of a direct phone-line on issues concerning Corporate Social Responsibility. While implementing the project actions KMOP recruited young unemployed professionals, to enhance their employment opportunities, which in fact constituted a parallel objective and a fundamental specification of the project. The project was realized by KMOP's branch in the Municipality of Thessaloniki, located in the Region of Central Macedonia. |
| 2007-2008 | Maintening operational activities of the Drop-Outs project in the Municipality of Perama in Piraeus | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | The project is addressed to students at the level of high school, who stand out by their low academic record and lack of interest in classes. It focused on reinforcing teaching in certain core subjects as Greek language and mathematics, and was complemented by accompanying support services for the students and their families. The project provided services to 50 high school students, by establishing a close and succesful collaboration with schools and other educational institutions and services of the local community. The project was held under the Operational Programme of "Employment and Vocational Training", during the first call of the Measure 1.6 titled as "Actions for Reinforcing Employment through the active participation of Non-Governmental Organisations" issued by the Greek Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance. | During the implementation of the project, KMOP provided support services that included individual and group counselling by experienced social workers and psychologists, vocational orientation and guidance, recreational activities and cultural events, as well as teaching lessons in core subjects like Greek language and mathematics. With main aim of this programme being the support of the children and their families to prevent situations at home that could culminate in students dropping out of school, KMOP’s professional staff helps build self-respect and self-confidence in each young person and in doing so improves the conditions for them to succeed in life. While implementing the project actions KMOP recruited young unemployed professionals to enhance their employment opportunities, which in fact constituted a parallel objective and a fundamental specification of the project. The project was realized by KMOP's branch in the Municipality of Perama, an underpriviliged area located near Piraeus, in Attica Region. |
| 2007 | Integrated Interventions Plan in favor of specially disadvantaged social groups in the Prefecture of Attica - Provision of Support Services to the beneficiaries of the vocational training course "Office automation by using ICT" | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | The project was designed as an integrated intervention to promote employability among members of social vulnerable groups threatened by poverty and social exclusion. The beneficiaries where, in this case, long-term unemployed aged over 45 years old. The project consisted by two types of action, namely a vocational training course, titled as in project reference, and the provision of support services. The overall objective was to integrate them into the society and the labour market. The project was held under the Measure 2.3 of the Operational Programme of Employment and Vocational Training, which was issued by the Greek Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and was implemented in close collaboration with ERGOWAY Vocational Training Center. | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to all beneficiaries (20 persons) attending the training course implemented by ERGOWAY Vocational Training Center. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. |
| 2007 | Integrated Interventions Plan in favor of specially disadvantaged social groups in the Prefecture of Attica - Provision of Support Services to the beneficiaries of the vocational training course "Training of auxiliary personnel in food enterprises " | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | The project was designed as an integrated intervention to promote employability among members of social vulnerable groups threatened by poverty and social exclusion. The beneficiaries where, in this case, long-term unemployed aged over 45 years old. The project consisted by two types of action, namely a vocational training course, titled as in project reference, and the provision of support services. The overall objective was to integrate them into the society and the labour market. The project was held under the Measure 2.3 of the Operational Programme of Employment and Vocational Training, which was issued by the Greek Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and was implemented in close collaboration with IME&E Vocational Training Center SA. | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to all beneficiaries (20 persons) attending the training course implemented by IME&E Vocational Training Center SA. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. |
| 2006-2008 | Support Services Action of Lefkas Local Initiatives Employment Plan (TOPAL) | Regional Fund of Ionian Islands | The project was implemented in the Municipality of Lefkas, which is located in the island Prefecture of Lefkas, in the Ionian Islands Region. The project activities mainly included various types of councelling services customized to the needs of each person, that were focused in developing and enhancing the full range of employability skills by increasing the level of self esteem among beneficiaries, so as to built a concrete context that will assist them in their social inclusion and employability process. The project included also, dissemination and publicity actions to raise awareness and sensitize people. The project was held under the Measure 5.2 titled as "Local Employment Initiatives" of the Regional Operational Programme of Ionian Islands for the period 2000 - 2006. | KMOP, was contracted by the Munipality of Lefkas, as the agency that provided counselling and relative supporting services to 170 beneficiaries of social vulnerable groups, mainly consisted by unemployed, underemployed and immigrants, threatened by social discrimmination and exclusion. The services comprised recruiting and selecting beneficiaries, individual profile and action plans, conducting face-to-face consultation and group counselling, as well as providing socio-psychological support. There was also provision of vocational guidance, promotion of employment possibilities, legal and medical consultation where needed. In addition, KMOP conducted a wide range of awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2006-2008 | Provision of Supporting Services and development of publicity actions for promoting employment in specific areas (O.P.A.A.X.) of the North Aegean Region | Regional Fund of North Aegean | The project was implemented in rural areas located in the island Prefectures of Lesvos and Chios, in the North Aegean Region. The project activities mainly included various types of councelling services customized to the needs of each person, that were focused in developing and enhancing the full range of employability skills by increasing the level of self esteem among beneficiaries, so as to built a concrete context that will assist them in their social inclusion and employability process. The project included also, dissemination and publicity actions to raise awareness and sensitize people. The project was held under the Measure 4.12 titled as "ESF Actions" of the Regional Operational Programme of North Aegean for the period 2000 - 2006. | KMOP, was contracted as the agency that provided counselling and relative supporting services to 76 beneficiaries of Roma origin who are threatened by social discrimmination and exclusion. The services comprised recruiting and selecting beneficiaries, individual profile and action plans, conducting face-to-face consultation and group counselling, as well as providing socio-psychological support. There was also provision of vocational guidance, promotion of employment opportunities, legal and medical consultation where needed. In addition, KMOP conducted a wide range of awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2006-2008 | Action Plan "ALLILEGII ΙΙ" - Provision of Support Services in the Region of Central Macedonia | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This major-scale project was designed as a series of actions aiming at enhancing and encouraging 800 persons of social vulnerable groups threatened by poverty and social exclusion in order to increase their motivation and self-esteem, thus providing the necessary background and conditions that would facilitate their social and professional integration. The beneficiaries where mainly unemployed, women, immigrants and other individuals facing difficulties. The project was held under the second call of Measure 2.1 titled as "Supporting, Preparatory (Pre-trainining), as well as Accompanying actions for promoting equal opportunities" of the Operational Programme of Employment and Vocational Training, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and was implemented in many towns all over the Region of Central Macedonia. | KMOP was the leader and coordinated the project actions among three partners, besides being the agency that provided support services to 744 benegiciaries of the target groups. The services comprised recruiting and selecting beneficiaries, planning of individual profiles and relative actions, conducting face-to-face consultation and group counselling, as well as socio-psychological support. There was also provision of vocational guidance, promotion of employment opportunities, legal and medical consultation where needed and childcare support. In addition, the project also included awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2006-2008 | Action Plan "OLYMPIADA" - Provision of Support Services in the Region of Epirus | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This major-scale project was designed as a series of actions aiming at enhancing and encouraging 500 persons of social vulnerable groups threatened by poverty and social exclusion in order to increase their motivation and self-esteem, thus providing the necessary background and conditions that would facilitate their social and professional integration. The beneficiaries where mainly unemployed, women, immigrants and other individuals facing difficulties. The project was held under the second call of Measure 2.1 titled as "Supporting, Preparatory (Pre-trainining), as well as Accompanying actions for promoting equal opportunities" of the Operational Programme of Employment and Vocational Training, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and was implemented in many towns all over the Region of Epirus. | KMOP was the leader and coordinated the project actions among three partners, besides being the agency that provided support services to 167 beneficiaries of the target groups. The services comprised recruiting and selecting beneficiaries, planning of individual profiles and relative actions, conducting face-to-face consultation and group counselling, as well as socio-psychological support. There was also provision of vocational guidance, promotion of employment opportunities, legal and medical consultation where needed and childcare support. In addition, the project also included awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2006-2008 | Action Plan "PRAKSIS" - Provision of Support Services in the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This major-scale project was designed as a series of actions aiming at enhancing and encouraging 1500 persons of social vulnerable groups threatened by poverty and social exclusion in order to increase their motivation and self-esteem, thus providing the necessary background and conditions that would facilitate their social and professional integration. The beneficiaries where mainly unemployed, women, immigrants and other individuals facing difficulties. The project was held under the second call of Measure 2.1 titled as "Supporting, Preparatory (Pre-trainining), as well as Accompanying actions for promoting equal opportunities" of the Operational Programme of Employment and Vocational Training, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and was implemented in many towns all over the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace. | KMOP was the leader and coordinated the project actions among three partners, besides being the agency that provided support services to 740 beneficiaries of the target groups. The services comprised recruiting and selecting beneficiaries, planning of individual profiles and relative actions, conducting face-to-face consultation and group counselling, as well as socio-psychological support. There was also provision of vocational guidance, promotion of employment opportunities, legal and medical consultation where needed and childcare support. In addition, the project also included awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2006-2008 | Action Plan "HNIOXOS" - Provision of Support Services in the Region of Peloponnese | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This major-scale project was designed as a series of actions aiming at enhancing and encouraging 500 persons of social vulnerable groups threatened by poverty and social exclusion in order to increase their motivation and self-esteem, thus providing the necessary background and conditions that would facilitate their social and professional integration. The beneficiaries where mainly unemployed, women, immigrants and other individuals facing difficulties. The project was held under the second call of Measure 2.1 titled as "Supporting, Preparatory (Pre-trainining), as well as Accompanying actions for promoting equal opportunities" of the Operational Programme of Employment and Vocational Training, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and was implemented in many towns all over the Region of Peloponnese. | KMOP was the leader and coordinated the project actions among three partners, besides being the agency that provided support services to 288 beneficiaries of the target groups. The services comprised recruiting and selecting beneficiaries, planning of individual profiles and relative actions, conducting face-to-face consultation and group counselling, as well as socio-psychological support. There was also provision of vocational guidance, promotion of employment opportunities, legal and medical consultation where needed and childcare support. In addition, the project also included awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2006-2008 | Action Plan "MENTOR II" - Provision of Support Services in the Region of Attica | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This major-scale project was designed as a series of actions aiming at enhancing and encouraging 800 persons of social vulnerable groups threatened by poverty and social exclusion in order to increase their motivation and self-esteem, thus providing the necessary background and conditions that would facilitate their social and professional integration. The beneficiaries where mainly unemployed, women, immigrants and other individuals facing difficulties. The project was held under the second call of Measure 2.1 titled as "Supporting, Preparatory (Pre-trainining), as well as Accompanying actions for promoting equal opportunities" of the Operational Programme of Employment and Vocational Training, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and was implemented in many towns all over the Region of Attica. | KMOP was the leader and coordinated the project actions among three partners, besides being the agency that provided support services to 405 beneficiaries of the target groups. The services comprised recruiting and selecting beneficiaries, planning of individual profiles and relative actions, conducting face-to-face consultation and group counselling, as well as socio-psychological support. There was also provision of vocational guidance, promotion of employment possibilities, legal and medical consultation where needed and childcare support. In addition, the project also included awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2006-2008 | "ALKISTIS: Network for combating the social exclusion of women" | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | Fundamental objective of the project was the constitution and operation of four (4) Centres of Family Support in four Regions of Greece (Attica, Epirus, Western Greece and Northern Aegean), that would have to provide, as a main objective, advisory support, information (functioning as one stop shops) and services (functioning as one stop solutions) for a series of issues that concern workers today, within a friendly and accessible environment. Moreover it aimed in combating stereotypes in regard to the social and professional role of women, in informing and sensitization on equality issues within the family, as well as in promoting new flexible forms of employment. This major multi-partner project was held under the Measure 4.1 titled as "Combining family and professional life", of the second call of the "EQUAL" Community Initiative issued by the Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance. | KMOP was involved in a series of Actions, as planned by the partnership agreement (i.e. Actions 5, 6, 7, 9, 15, III). The tasks that were undertaked during the implementation phase included e-learning training to the counselors of the Family Support Centers, networking, training of volunteers on equality and family issues, development - production and distribution of a training educational game for combating gender stereotypes for children, which was pilot used in schools. In addition, KMOP organized awareness-raising actions, such as congresses, lectures and daily meetings, on equality issues and role distribution within the family in order to inform and sensitize youngsters. |
| 2006-2008 | "ΚΟΙΝΟΝ-ΟΙΚΟ: Social Economy in Greece - Framework, pilot activities and supporting structures " | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | The main objective of the project was to decisively reinforce the philosophy and the practice of Social Economy in Greeceiby actively promote good practices of Social Economy in Greece in order to enhance entrepreneurship and growth of private enterprises in that sector. This major multi-partner project was held under the Measure 2.2 titled as "Reinforcement of Social Economy", of the second call of the "EQUAL" Community Initiative issued by the Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance. | KMOP was involved in the implementation of Actions 6 and 16. In Action 6, KMOP organized publicity actions and dissemination activities by distriburing information material. During the implementation of Action 16 KMOP was tasked with the establishment of an Active Observatory on issues of social economy, which provided technical advice and support on various issues such as financing, legal advice and training. This was accomplished by providing consulting in support of social entrepreneurship to underprivileged women and immigrants and by raising awareness on the issue of social economy |
| 2006-2007 | Promoting social enhancement in earthquake affected regions of Pakistan | Hellenic Aid - International Development Cooperation Department,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs | On 8 October, 2005, a massive earthquake hit northern Pakistan, killing over 73,000 people and injuring more than 128,000. Around 3.5 million people were left homeless by the 7.6 magnitude quake, which flattened hundreds of thousands of houses, schools, health clinics and shops over a vast and mountainous expanse of land. This project was part of the greater efforts to provide relief assistance, and aims at the most vulnerable among those affected by the disaster. The project was held under the Hellenic Aid Programme, issued by the International Development Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was implemented in the regions of Shangla και Mansehra in northern Pakistan. | KMOP was responsible for the provision of community-based support services. Actions implemented included the following : a) Design and development of a set of tools for socio-psychological support for earthquake victims, b) Training of local trainers on the use of the tools for the continuity of support centres and c) Monitoring of the operation of support centres and evaluation of overall results |
| 2006-2007 | Workroom for the occupational therapy of the patients of Kapandriti | LIMMAT STIFTUNG (PATRONAGE ESMERALDA) - Co-financing | This project provided crucial initial funding, which was provided by the Swiss organization LIMMAT STIFTUNG, realizing a long-term plan of firmly establishing a museum of masks; representing a large range of civilizations worldwide. It was a new idea in Greece, which didn't host such a museum dedicated to masks. Also, the initiative functioned as an important asset in other activities carried out by KMOP. The museum would be accommodated in one of KMOP's Group Houses for the mentally ill located in the area of Kapandriti, in Northern Attica, which had a vast basement area that was highly suitable for such a purpose. In addition, the project provided opportunities so as to actively stimulate the patients of the Group Houses, promoting their individual rehabilitation, and contributing significantly to their social inclusion into society, through their interaction with local community members that visit the mask collection. | The implemented actions prepared the venue of the museum, which constituted the 400 m basement area of the KMOP Group House Kalypso in Kapandriti, Attica. The location was ideal for creating a lecture hall, completed with IT equipment for presentations and film screenings as well as chairs for the audience. There is also sufficient space available for a large amount of display cases in which masks are displayed. Moreover, KMOP established a room with heavy desks and other equipment that functions as a workshop where the patients of the Group Houses make their own simple masks, using clay, in order to sale them to visitors and gain a small income to live by. |
| 2006 | Integrated Interventions Plan in favor of specially disadvantaged social groups in the Municipality of Komotini, in the Prefecture of Rodopi - Provision of Support Services to the beneficiaries of the vocational training course "Organization, Management of Small Enterprises" | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This project was designed to be an integrated intervention comprised of vocational training and provision of support services for people with cultural and religious differences that would lead in their social inclusion and labour market integration. In this case, beneficiaries were repatriates coming from countries of the former Soviet Union. The project was held under the Measure 2.3 of the Operational Programme of Employment and Vocational Training, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and was implemented in the city of Komotini, located in the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace in close collaboration with MENTOR Vocational Center. | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to the beneficiaries (20 persons) attending the training course implemented by MENTOR Vocational Training Center. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. |
| 2006 | Integrated Interventions Plan in favor of unemployed with cultural and religious differences in the Prefecture of Fthiotida - Provision of Support Services to the beneficiaries of the vocational training course "Development of combitences on sales" | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This project was designed to be an integrated intervention comprised of vocational training and provision of support services for people with cultural and religious differences. The overall objective was integrating the Romas into the society and the labour market. The project was held under the Measure 2.3 of the Operational Programme of Employment and Vocational Training, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and was implemented in the Municipality of Lamia, located in the Prefecture of Fthiotida in close collaboration with EUROIDEA Vocational Center | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to the beneficiaries (20 persons) attending the training course implemented by EUROIDEA Vocational Training Center. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. |
| 2006 | Integrated Interventions Plan in favor of unemployed with cultural and religious differences in the Prefecture of Attica - “«Buti means work» : Vocational training and support of Roma people for starting up a business" | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This project was designed to be an integrated intervention comprised of vocational training and provision of support services for people with cultural and religious differences. The overall objective was integrating the Romas into the society and the labour market. The project was held under the Measure 2.3 of the Operational Programme of Employment and Vocational Training, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and was implemented in the Municipality of Ano Liosia, in Athens, and was implemented in close collaboration with DIMITRA Vocational Center | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to the beneficiaries (20 persons) attending the training course implemented by DIMITRA Vocational Training Center. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. |
| 2006 | Integrated Interventions Plan in favor of unemployed with cultural and religious differences in the Prefecture of Heraklion - Provision of Support Services to the beneficiaries of the vocational training course "Development of combitences on sales" | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This project was designed to be an integrated intervention comprised of vocational training and provision of support services for people with cultural and religious differences. The overall objective was integrating the Romas into the society and the labour market. The project was held under the Measure 2.3 of the Operational Programme of Employment and Vocational Training, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and was implemented in the Municipality of Nea Alicarnassos, which is located in the Prefecture of Heraclion, in Crete, and was implemented in close collaboration with ERGON Vocational Center | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to the beneficiaries (20 persons) attending the training course implemented by ERGON Vocational Training Center. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. |
| 2005-2008 | Subsidy for providing Integrated Interventions in favor of women : Action Plan "Equal Capabilities - Equal Opportunities" | General Secretariat for Gender Equality - ESF | The overall objective of the project was the promotion of employment in the Region of Attica. The specific goals of its actions aimed in contributing to the support and development of employability skills of women, thus facilitating their social integration and stimulate employment rates. The beneficiaries of this project constituted of 2.309 women, living in Athens. This major multi-partner project, comprised by 22 partners mainly involving women associations and local authorities, was held under the the Measure 5.3 of the Operational Programme of Employment and Vocational Training, titled as "Integrated Interventions in favor of Women", issued by the General Secretariat for Gender Equality. | KMOP was the leader and coordinator of the project actions among the partners, as well as being the agency that provided support services to the beneficiaries. The services comprised of recruitement and selection of beneficiaries, drawing up individual profiles and action plans, face-to-face consultation, group counselling and socio-psychological support, vocational guidance, promotion to employment actions, legal and medical consultation, as well as childcare support where needed. In addition, the project also included awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, networks for local governments, enterprises, employers and employees, as well as the establishment of a network for combating exclusion of women from the labour market. |
| 2005-2008 | Provision of support services and development of publicity and networking actions to promote employment in mountainous and under-privileged areas of the Prefecture of Messinia (Neda area) | Regional Fund of Peloponnese | The project was implemented in rural areas of Neda, located in the Prefecture of Messinia, in the Region of Peloponnese. The project activities mainly included various types of councelling services customized to the needs of each person, that were focused in developing and enhancing the full range of employability skills by increasing the level of self esteem among beneficiaries, so as to built a concrete context that will assist them in their social inclusion and employability process. The project included also, dissemination and publicity actions to raise awareness and sensitize people. The project was held under the Measure 4.1 titled as "Interventions of development and support of human resources in specific rural under-privileged areas" of the Regional Operational Programme of Peloponnese for the period 2000 - 2006. | KMOP, was contracted as the agency that provided counselling and relative supporting services to 76 beneficiaries, mainly unemployed and underemployed, who are threatened by social exclusion. The services comprised recruiting and selecting beneficiaries, individual profile and action plans, conducting face-to-face consultation and group counselling, as well as providing socio-psychological support. There was also provision of vocational guidance, promotion of employment opportunities and legal consultation where needed. In addition, KMOP conducted a wide range of awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2005-2008 | Subsidy to Kentro Merimnas Oikoyenias kai Paidiou (KMOP) for the provision of support services of the Local Employment Initiatives Programme "Dodekanese Network of Integrated Collaborations for promoting employment in Alternative Types of Tourism" | Regional Fund of South Aegean | The project was implemented in various municipal areas in the islands of Karpathos, Symi and Rhodes, that are located in the Prefecture of Dodekanese, in the Region of South Aegean. The project activities mainly included various types of councelling services customized to the needs of each person, that were focused in developing and enhancing the full range of employability skills by increasing the level of self esteem among beneficiaries, so as to built a concrete context that will assist them in their social inclusion and employability process. The project included also, dissemination and publicity actions to raise awareness and sensitize people. The project was held under the Measure 4.1 titled as "Local Employment Initiatives" of the Regional Operational Programme of South Aegean for the period 2000 - 2006. | KMOP, was contracted as the agency that provided counselling and relative supporting services to 57 beneficiaries, mainly unemployed and underemployed, who are threatened by social exclusion. The services comprised recruiting and selecting beneficiaries, individual profile and action plans, conducting face-to-face consultation and group counselling, as well as providing socio-psychological support. There was also provision of vocational guidance, promotion of employment opportunities and legal consultation where needed. In addition, KMOP conducted a wide range of awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2005-2007 | "HORIZONS: Actions for labour and social integration" | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | The fundamental objective of the project, was to combat xenophobia and racist perceptions for specific vulnerable social groups in wider social areas such as places of work, mass media etc. and the evolvement of “multipliers” that will face efectivelly and in the long term racist behaviorals and racial discrimination phenomena. This major multi-partner project was held under the Measure 1.2 titled as "Employability", of the second call of the "EQUAL" Community Initiative issued by the Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance. | KMOP was involved in the implementation of Actions 9 and 11. In Action 9, KMOP undertaked the editing of the context of the educational material, targeted to combat racism and xenophobia, which was produced and distributed to faculties of journalism, SME's, parents and teachers. During the implementation of Action 11, KMOP developed, produced and widely disseminated a guide for immigrants in Albanian and Russian laguage. |
| 2005-2006 | "The Youngsters Reply. Comparison of Different Parental Models - T.Y.R. Project" | European Commission
DG of Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities | The main objectives of the project included the promotion of a more conscious and responsible paternity, while supporting a social and a cultural change, in order to develop responsible paternal models in younger generations. It also aimed to identify and to disseminate best practices on reconciliation topics. Seeking a qualitative comparative study at the European level representing the different countries involved, an analysis of the present legislation on parental leaves was coupled with a content analysis on compositions written by students of secondary schools. The youngsters expressed themselves on the distribution of labour between the parents on the issue of family obligations, amount of time and attention devoted to the children by each parent, and on the perceptions of the male’s and female’s role in society | As the national partner, KMOP conducted all the activities for the Greek report. Successfully obtaining the permission from the Ministry of Education to contact schools, KMOP was able to gain access to pupils in order to gather compositions. This high-level official support was crucial due to Greek legislation that regulates research carried out in national educational institutions. |
| 2005-2006 | "The Role of Men in the Family" | European Commission
DG of Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities | Responding to the need for further research on the economic and family aspects of equal opportunities between women and men, this project was aimed at improving awareness and sensitisation on the issue of men in the family. It was undertaked through a multi-stakeholder approach by a partnership of COFACE member organisations and highlights grass-root experience in seven member states of the EU. Analysed in different national settings, the project poses the general question of how to encourage the participation of men in their family, whether in educating and caring for their children, or caring for their elderly parents. The project also addressed the specific cases of families with disabled persons, as well as single parent families, all from a man’s perspective. | The role of KMOP in the project was to examine Greek men’s perspective over the past decade on caring for elderly parents. Producing a qualitative survey, face-to-face interviews that were carried out in both rural and urban areas, were coupled with media analyses. |
| 2005-2006 | Equal Partners: Reconsidering the Role of Men in Work and Private Life | European Commission
DG of Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities | The project comprised of awareness raising campaigns for the sensitization of male population and children at schools in reconciliation and gender equality issues, and qualitative transnational research on effective practices of active participation of men in gender equality within the scope of social dialogue and collective bargaining. | KMOP contributed to all actions, and particularly undertook the design and creation of two educational games on reconciliation issues for children at primary and children at secondary schools. |
| 2005 | Integrated Interventions Plan in favor of specially disadvantaged social groups in the Prefecture of Argolida - Provision of Support Services to the beneficiaries of the vocational training course "Modern applications in production, packaging and promotion of milk products" | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This project was designed to be an integrated intervention comprised of vocational training and provision of support services for people with cultural and religious differences. The overall objective was integrating the Romas into the society and the labour market. The project was held under the Measure 2.3 of the Operational Programme of Employment and Vocational Training, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and was implemented in the Municipality of Media, located in the Prefecture of Argolis in the Region of Peloponnese, in close collaboration with APOPSI Vocational Center | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to the beneficiaries (20 persons) attending the training course implemented by APOPSI Vocational Training Center. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. |
| 2004-2008 | Support Services Action for an Integrated Urban Development of the area of Ano Deksameni of Schisto in the Municipality of Korydallos | Regional Fund of Attica | The project was implemented in the Municipality of Korydallos, in Attica. The project activities mainly included various types of councelling services to unemployed customized to the needs of each person, that were focused in developing and enhancing the full range of employability skills by increasing the level of self esteem among beneficiaries, so as to built a concrete context that will assist them in their social inclusion and employability process. The project included also, dissemination and publicity actions to raise awareness and sensitize people. The project was held under the Measure 3.1 titled as "Local Employment Initiatives" of the Regional Operational Programme of Attica for the period 2000 - 2006. | KMOP, was contracted as the agency that provided counselling and relative supporting services to 130 beneficiaries, unemployed at the moment of the implementation. The services comprised recruiting and selecting beneficiaries, individual profile and action plans, conducting face-to-face consultation and group counselling, as well as providing socio-psychological support. There was also provision of vocational guidance, promotion of employment possibilities, legal and medical consultation where needed. Furthermore, KMOP conducted a wide range of awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2004-2006 | Two Images in Reconstruction: Maternity and Paternity. Overcoming Gender Stereotypes and Promoting Gender Equality - T.I.R. Project | European Commission
DG of Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities | The aim of the project was to promote and to disseminate gender equality, by way of findings emerged from action-based research focusing on overcoming gender stereotypes on paternity/maternity. This approach was taken against the background that cultural changes of stereotypes can be promoted within the framework of the family, which constitutes a fundamental medium for the transmission of attitudes, values and norms shared by men and women. All partners followed the same guidelines to carry out the research, which included background analyses, qualitative and quantitative interviews with fathers on aspects of paternity, participant observation in family settings, as well as mass media and legislation analyses of paternity in social contexts. | KMOP provided a southeast European perspective to the project and conducted a national survey on paternity issues. that benefited from diverse national experiences through the participation of five member states from different geographical regions of the EU. The principal output was a national report on paternity, which was incorporated into the overall comparative report on a European level, as well as a White Paper on responsible paternity. Research results were presented during a number of meetings and seminars, both at national and international levels, targeting networks and associations promoting equal opportunities and paternity, local and national policy makers, as well as media representatives. |
| 2004 | "PROOPTIKI" : Establishment of a Group House for 15 persons with serious mental disorders in the area of Xylokastro, in the Prefecture of Corinthia | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare - ESF | This initiative had been undertaken against the background of a state-sanctioned nationwide effort to de-institutionalize persons with mental disorders that used to be locked away in psychiatric hospitals. The project mainly aimed at developing structures and infrastructures that were designed having as a basic element the guidelines of De-hospitalization and community psychiatry, in order to ensure the continuity of psychiatric care. The medical, psychological and social needs of the 15 patients, aged 28-77, are met on a 24-hour basis by a comprehensive team of professional staff, ranging from psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, to physiotherapists and nurses, backed up by administrative support staff. The project was held under the Measure 2.2 titled as "Development, completion, extension of structures in the community, for an integrated implementaion of the psychiatric reform”, of the Operational Programme of Health - Welfare in combination with a National Initiative Programme called "Psychargo" , issued by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. | The project was aimed at the establishment and continuously operation of a Group House providing comprehensive services to its patients. KMOP founded, constructed and operates a Group House in the area of Xylokastro, located in the Prefecture of Corinthia, in northeastern Peloponnese. The Group House activities aim to rehabilitate persons of poor mental health and, on another level, remove prejudices and lift the stigma attached to mental illness that exists in society. Services provided include, but are not restricted to, housing, therapeutic and nursing services, social skills-training, regular medical examinations proactively aiming at improving the patients’ mental condition, and to the extent possible, education and vocational training. Psychological support is also extended to the families of patients. Staff encourages patients to interact with the local community and strive to make their re-entry into society possible. KMOP has continued running the Group House after the expiry of the initial funding, partly financed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. |
| 2004 | "ALKYONIS : Establishment of a Group House for 15 persons with serious mental disorders in the area of Kapandriti, in northern Attica | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare - ESF | This initiative had been undertaken against the background of a state-sanctioned nationwide effort to de-institutionalize persons with mental disorders that used to be locked away in psychiatric hospitals. The project mainly aimed at developing structures and infrastructures that were designed having as a basic element the guidelines of De-hospitalization and community psychiatry, in order to ensure the continuity of psychiatric care. The medical, psychological and social needs of the 15 patients, aged 28-77, are met on a 24-hour basis by a comprehensive team of professional staff, ranging from psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, to physiotherapists and nurses, backed up by administrative support staff. The project was held under the Measure 2.2 titled as "Development, completion, extension of structures in the community, for an integrated implementaion of the psychiatric reform”, of the Operational Programme of Health - Welfare in combination with a National Initiative Programme called "Psychargo" , issued by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. | The project was aimed at the establishment and continuously operation of a Group House providing comprehensive services to its patients. KMOP founded, constructed and operates a Group House in the area of Kapandriti, located in northern Attica. The Group House activities aim to rehabilitate persons of poor mental health and, on another level, remove prejudices and lift the stigma attached to mental illness that exists in society. Services provided include, but are not restricted to, housing, therapeutic and nursing services, social skills-training, regular medical examinations proactively aiming at improving the patients’ mental condition, and to the extent possible, education and vocational training. Psychological support is also extended to the families of patients. Staff encourages patients to interact with the local community and strive to make their re-entry into society possible. KMOP has continued running the Group House after the expiry of the initial funding, partly financed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. |
| 2004 | "KALYPSO : Establishment of a Group House for 15 persons with serious mental disorders in the area of Kapandriti, in northern Attica | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare - ESF | This initiative had been undertaken against the background of a state-sanctioned nationwide effort to de-institutionalize persons with mental disorders that used to be locked away in psychiatric hospitals. The project mainly aimed at developing structures and infrastructures that were designed having as a basic element the guidelines of De-hospitalization and community psychiatry, in order to ensure the continuity of psychiatric care. The medical, psychological and social needs of the 15 patients, aged 28-77, are met on a 24-hour basis by a comprehensive team of professional staff, ranging from psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, to physiotherapists and nurses, backed up by administrative support staff. The project was held under the Measure 2.2 titled as "Development, completion, extension of structures in the community, for an integrated implementaion of the psychiatric reform”, of the Operational Programme of Health - Welfare in combination with a National Initiative Programme called "Psychargo" , issued by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. | The project was aimed at the establishment and continuously operation of a Group House providing comprehensive services to its patients. KMOP founded, constructed and operates a Group House in the area of Kapandriti, located in northern Attica. The Group House activities aim to rehabilitate persons of poor mental health and, on another level, remove prejudices and lift the stigma attached to mental illness that exists in society. Services provided include, but are not restricted to, housing, therapeutic and nursing services, social skills-training, regular medical examinations proactively aiming at improving the patients’ mental condition, and to the extent possible, education and vocational training. Psychological support is also extended to the families of patients. Staff encourages patients to interact with the local community and strive to make their re-entry into society possible. KMOP has continued running the Group House after the expiry of the initial funding, partly financed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. |
| 2004 | "ARIADNE" : Establishment of a Day Care Centre for persons with mental disorders in Athens | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare - ESF | The project mainly aimed at developing structures and infrastructures that were designed having as a basic element the guidelines of De-hospitalization and community psychiatry, in order to ensure the continuity of psychiatric care. On one hand, emphasis is ginen in the deinstitutionalization, the psychosocial re-establishment and the social rehabilitation of 3.500 patients that had lived for a long time in the National Psychiatric Hospitals and on the other hand in basic care, in out-of-hospital care, a well as in hospital care provided by a General Hospital. The project was held under the Measure 2.2 titled as "Development, completion, extension of structures in the community, for an integrated implementaion of the psychiatric reform”, of the Operational Programme of Health - Welfare in combination with a National Initiative Programme called "Psychargo" , issued by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. In 2009, the Center was relocated in Pireaus. | The Day Care Centre provided support to people with mental illness, who face social exclusion in every aspect of life. There were 13 persons registered during the implementation phase, 20 to 50 years old. Having less severe mental disorders, they lived with their families and spent the days at the Centre, where they received ergotherapy and had their social skills promoted by the Centre’s dedicated staff. Among other activities, KMOP offered drama therapy; a therapeutic process that provided space for creative expression, imagination and personal growth, and is a valuable tool for treating those with less difficult mental problems. Specialised staff run weekly drama therapy workshops that promoted awareness, exploration and reflection of feelings and relationships. The aim was that after a period of 18 months - the estimated time for sufficient psychological support to be given and for adequate social skills to develop - they would be able to function on their own in society. KMOP has continued running the Centre after the expiration date of the initial funding, partly financed by the Ministry of Health and Welfare |
| 2003-2004 | Action Plan "MENTOR" - Provision of Support Services in the Region of Attica | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This large scale project was designed as a series of actions aiming at enhancing and encouraging persons of social vulnerable groups threatened by poverty and social exclusion in order to increase their motivation and self-esteem, thus providing the necessary background and conditions that would facilitate their social and professional integration. The beneficiaries where mainly unemployed, women, immigrants and other individuals facing difficulties. The project was held under the first call of Measure 2.1 titled as "Supporting, Preparatory (Pre-trainining), as well as Accompanying actions for promoting equal opportunities" of the Operational Programme of Employment and Vocational Training, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and was implemented in many towns all over the Region of Attica. | KMOP was the leader and coordinated the project actions among three partners, besides being the agency that provided support services to 150 beneficiaries of the target groups. The services comprised recruiting and selecting beneficiaries, planning of individual profiles and relative actions, conducting face-to-face consultation and group counselling, as well as socio-psychological support. There was also provision of vocational guidance, promotion of employment possibilities, legal and medical consultation where needed and childcare support. In addition, the project also included awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2003-2004 | Action Plan "ALLILEGII" - Provision of Support Services in the Region of Central Macedonia | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This large scale project was designed as a series of actions aiming at enhancing and encouraging persons of social vulnerable groups threatened by poverty and social exclusion in order to increase their motivation and self-esteem, thus providing the necessary background and conditions that would facilitate their social and professional integration. The beneficiaries where mainly unemployed, women, immigrants and other individuals facing difficulties. The project was held under the first call of Measure 2.1 titled as "Supporting, Preparatory (Pre-trainining), as well as Accompanying actions for promoting equal opportunities" of the Operational Programme of Employment and Vocational Training, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance and was implemented in many towns all over the Region of Central Macedonia. | KMOP was the leader and coordinated the project actions among three partners, besides being the agency that provided support services to 150 benegiciaries of the target groups. The services comprised recruiting and selecting beneficiaries, planning of individual profiles and relative actions, conducting face-to-face consultation and group counselling, as well as socio-psychological support. There was also provision of vocational guidance, promotion of employment opportunities, legal and medical consultation where needed and childcare support. In addition, the project also included awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2002-2004 | Drop-outs prevention in schools of the Municipality of Korydallos | LIMMAT STIFTUNG (PATRONAGE ESMERALDA) - Municipality of Korydallos - Co-financing | Young people dropping out of compulsory education is a societal issue of significant importance. Students pay less and less attention to classes until the point where they are no longer attending school at all, and the effect that such incomplete education has on individual’s ability to reach his/her potential is considerable. KMOP tackled this problem in one of Attica’s most deprived area, Korydallos, in collaboration with the Swiss foundation Limmat Stiftung and the local municipal authority. The project was addressed to students at the level of high school, who stanted out by their poor academic record and their lack of interest in classes. The activities implemented were focused on reinforcing teaching in certain core subjects such as Greek language and mathematics, and are complemented by accompanying services for the students concerned and their respective families. | Accompanying services included individual and group counselling by experienced social workers and psychologists, providing vocational orientation and guidance, as well as recreational activities and cultural events. The main aim was to provide support to the children and their families so as to avoid problematic situations in their living enviroment that could culminate in students dropping out of school. KMOP’s professional staff assisted in building self-respect and self-confidence of each young person and by doing so improved their educational capacity. KMOP's staff provided services to 80 high school students. |
| 2002-2004 | "2reconciliate - Towards an Effective Reconciliation between Family and Professional Life" | European Commission
DG of Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities | Promoting the reconciliation of family and work life, this multinational project was carried out in twelve EU member states. It presented comparative studies, where each national partner examined to what extent national legislation on Equal Opportunities is adhered to by employers and employees. Information campaigns were also used, targeting employers, trade union representatives, as well as male and female employees alike, in order to sensitize them to the reality of reconciliation of work and family. Supporting material for these campaigns constituted brochures and flyers. The result of this multinational effort was the publication of a handbook titled “Good Practices on the Reconciliation of the Professional and Family Life in the European Union.” | A number of case studies was conducted regarding Greek enterprises to illustrate the situation and analyse the needs of the labour market in terms of reconciliation issues for employees and employers. KMOP produced a pedagogical card game and a brochure to sensitize the target group. |
| 2002-2003 | "Immigration and Time" | European Commission | | KMOP conducted a survey and wrote a report on immigration and the free time of immigrants in Greece |
| 2002-2003 | International Campaign against the Sexual Exploitation of Children in Tourism | European Commission - United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) | This project constituted an international campaign that focused on raising awareness of air travelers through information and sensitization activities about the implications of sexual exploitation of children in tourism. Awareness-raising campaigns were launched, targeting host communities and national tourism administrations in destination countries. The project identified critical areas in tourism networks for the elaboration of a plan of action to combat all forms of sexual exploitation of children. | KMOP organized and implemented two-week awareness raising campaigns at information desks set up at the international airports of Athens, Istanbul and Nicosia with a view to inform travelers about the sexual exploitation of children in tourism. For this purpose, 30,000 brochures and 15,000 posters were produced and distributed at airport departure points and information desks. |
| 2002-2003 | "North and South Europe against Social Exclusion" | European Commission | | KMOP conducted a national survey based on interviews of socially excluded individuals and individuals that are threatened with social exclusion and wrote a report based on the outcomes of the interviews |
| 2001 | Drop-outs prevention in schools of the Municipality of Perama | LIMMAT STIFTUNG (PATRONAGE ESMERALDA) - Co-financing | Young people dropping out of compulsory education is a societal issue of significant importance. Students pay less and less attention to classes until the point where they are no longer attending school at all, and the effect that such incomplete education has on individual’s ability to reach his/her potential is considerable. KMOP tackled this problem in one of Attica’s most deprived area, Perama, in collaboration with the Swiss foundation Limmat Stiftung. The project was addressed to students at the level of high school, who stanted out by their poor academic record and their lack of interest in classes. The activities implemented were focused on reinforcing teaching in certain core subjects such as Greek language and mathematics, and are complemented by accompanying services for the students concerned and their respective families. | Accompanying services included individual and group counselling by experienced social workers and psychologists, providing vocational orientation and guidance, as well as recreational activities and cultural events. The main aim was to provide support to the children and their families so as to avoid problematic situations in their living enviroment that could culminate in students dropping out of school. KMOP’s professional staff assisted in building self-respect and self-confidence of each young person and by doing so improved their educational capacity. KMOP's staff provided services to 80 high school students. |
| 2001 | Provision of Support Services to the beneficiaries of the vocational training course "Sales Promotion Executives" | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This project was designed to be an integrated intervention comprised of vocational training and provision of support services for unemployed, threatened by social exclusion. In this case, beneficiaries were long-term unemployed aged over 45 years old. The project was held under the Operational Programme of Combating Social Exclusion in the labour market, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance. | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to the beneficiaries (20 persons) attending the training course implemented by MERIMNA Vocational Training Center. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. In addition, the project covered awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2000-2001 | Best Practices around Europe Concerning Reconciliation of Family and Professional Life | European Commission
DG of Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities | Through an international partnership with organizations representing 12 EU countries, the project sought to record best practices throughout EU countries, concerning the reconciliation of professional and family life. A group of six experts worked out a common research plan, which was followed by the international partners, resulting in the publication of the manual on the best practices for implementation across the EU. The manual was presented in a european conference held at Zappio Hall in Athens. | KMOP, as a national partner recorded good practices that are implemented in Greece on reconciliation of family and professional life and τηε national provisional legislation related to the above issue. Furthermore, KMOP carried out publicity and dissemination activities for promoting the manual to local authorities, family associations, policy makers etc. and organized also, a european conference where all registered good practices throughout Europe were presented. |
| 2000-2001 | Provision of Support Services to the beneficiaries of the vocational training course "Gardening and care of green planted areas" | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This project was designed to be an integrated intervention comprised of vocational training and provision of support services for unemployed, threatened by social exclusion. In this case, beneficiaries were long-term unemployed aged over 45 years old. The project was held under the Operational Programme of Combating Social Exclusion in the labour market, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance. | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to the beneficiaries (20 persons) attending the training course implemented by APOPSI Vocational Training Center. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. In addition, the project covered awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2000 | Provision of Support Services to the beneficiaries of the vocational training course "Decorative painting" | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This project was designed to be an integrated intervention comprised of vocational training and provision of support services for unemployed, threatened by social exclusion. In this case, beneficiaries were unemployed disabled persons. The project was held under the Operational Programme of Combating Social Exclusion in the labour market, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance. | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to the beneficiaries (20 persons) attending the training course implemented by IRIDANOS Vocational Training Center. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. In addition, the project covered awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2000 | Provision of Support Services to the beneficiaries of the vocational training course "Establishment and Management of a Personal Business" | Region of Attica, Direction of Planning and Development - ESF | This project was designed to be an integrated intervention comprised of vocational training and provision of support services for unemployed, threatened by social exclusion. In this case, beneficiaries were leaders of single parent families. The project was held under the Operational Programme of Combating Social Exclusion in the labour market, issued by the Direction of Planning and Development of the Region of Attica. | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to the beneficiaries (20 persons) attending the training course implemented by IME&E Vocational Training Center SA. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. In addition, the project covered awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2000 | Provision of Support Services to the beneficiaries of the vocational training course "Fast-food employees" | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This project was designed to be an integrated intervention comprised of vocational training and provision of support services for unemployed, threatened by social exclusion. In this case, beneficiaries were long-term unemployed aged over 45 years old. The project was held under the Operational Programme of Combating Social Exclusion in the labour market, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance. | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to the beneficiaries (20 persons) attending the training course implemented by XINI Vocational Training Center. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. In addition, the project covered awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 2000 | Provision of Support Services to the beneficiaries of the vocational training course "Escorts of disabled and elderly" | Region of Attica, Direction of Planning and Development - ESF | This project was designed to be an integrated intervention comprised of vocational training and provision of support services for unemployed, threatened by social exclusion. In this case, beneficiaries were leaders of single parent families. The project was held under the Operational Programme of Combating Social Exclusion in the labour market, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance. | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to the beneficiaries (20 persons) attending the training course implemented by the National Providence Organization. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. In addition, the project covered awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 1999-2000 | Provision of Support Services to the beneficiaries of the vocational training course "Exclusive Nurses” | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This project was designed to be an integrated intervention comprised of vocational training and provision of support services for unemployed, threatened by social exclusion. In this case, beneficiaries were leaders of single parent families. The project was held under the Operational Programme of Combating Social Exclusion in the labour market, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance. | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to the beneficiaries (20 persons) attending the training course implemented by "MITERA" Infant Center. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. In addition, the project covered awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 1999 | Enhancment teaching programme for learning Greek in children of repatriates and refugees in the Municipality of Perama | General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad | The project was addressed to children and primary school students of repatriated and refugee families. The activities implemented were focused on reinforcing teaching in learning the Greek language and were complemented by accompanying services for the children concerned and their respective families. KMOP provided its services in one of Attica’s most deprived area, Perama, in collaboration with the national agency of General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad. | Accompanying services included individual and group counselling by experienced social workers and psychologists, providing guidance, as well as recreational activities and cultural events. The main aim was to provide support to the children and their families in order to facilitate their integration to the Greek community. KMOP’s professional staff provided teaching lessons for learning Greek. |
| 1999 | Promoting employment office in the area of Hymettus | Region of Attica, Direction of Social Welfare | | KMOP established and operated an agency for promoting employment among unemployed and social vulnerable groups threatened by social exclusion in the area of Hymettus, in Athens. |
| 1999 | Construction of a production unit for floriculture products | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | | |
| 1998-2000 | "HORIZON" Programme - "HELIOTROPE : Vocational Training of mentally ill persons in Floriculture" | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | Social inclusion and integration in the labour market was the overall objective of this ambitious and successful project. This was achieved via establishing and operating two socio-psychological support centres, providing 600 hours of vocational training to the beneficiaries. Transnational expertise was exchanged with a number of partners from Europe and respective support material was diffused in many authorities and services in Greece. As a result, after the completion of the vocational training courses the beneficiaries of the project established a small social enterprise that produced and sold floriculture products, titled as "IRIS". The project was held under the Programme "HORIZON", of the "EMPLOYMENT" Community Initiative issued by the Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance. | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to the beneficiaries (20 persons) attending the training course implemented by the Hellenic Center of Intercultural Psychiatry and Care. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. In addition, the project covered awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 1998-1999 | "Social Integration Programme of the European Network of Single Parent Families" | European Commission
DG of Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities | | |
| 1998 | Center for Socio-Psychological Support to Non-institutionalized persons suffering from Psychiatric Illnesses living in the area of Perama, in Attica | Own funding | | |
| 1998 | Preservation of the cultural identity of repatriates | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad | | |
| 1997 - 1999 | Promotion in Employment Office in the area of Perama (in February 1999, the office was relocated in the area of Hymettus), in Attica | Athens Prefecture, Direction of Social Welfare | | |
| 1996 | Provision of Support Services to the beneficiaries of the vocational training course "Builders” | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This project was designed to be an integrated intervention comprised of vocational training and provision of support services for unemployed, threatened by social exclusion. In this case, beneficiaries were repatriates. The project was held under the Operational Programme of Combating Social Exclusion in the labour market, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance. | KMOP provided vocational training to 15 beneficiaries attending the training course. It also provided support services that included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. In addition, the project covered awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 1996 | Provision of Support Services to the beneficiaries of the vocational training course "Waiters” | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | This project was designed to be an integrated intervention comprised of vocational training and provision of support services for unemployed, threatened by social exclusion. In this case, beneficiaries were repatriates. The project was held under the Operational Programme of Combating Social Exclusion in the labour market, issued by the Ministry of Labour and Social Insurance. | KMOP provided vocational training to 18 beneficiaries attending the training course. It also provided support services that included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. In addition, the project covered awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 1995 | "HEALTH" Programme : Vocational training course for people suffering from mental illnesses in Floriculture | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Direction of Mental Health | | KMOP provided vocational training to 20 mentaly ill beneficiaries attending the training course. It also provided support services that included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. In addition, the project covered awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 1995 | Expenditures for the financial aid of Greece in the social sector, for implementing vocational training programs : “Implementation of 4 Programs of Vocational Training: Creative Activities for Children - Family Assistants - Social Assistants” | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Direction of Family and Child Protection and Education | | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to the beneficiaries. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. |
| 1994-1998 | Extension of the Special Diagnostic and Therapeutic Unit for Non-Institutionalized people suffering from mental illnesses | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Direction of Economics | The project was implemented in Perama, an extremely underprivileged area near Piraeus, in Attica | |
| 1994-1995 | "HORIZON" Programme - Vocational Training in the Preparation of Ready-to-eat Food and Catering | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Direction of Economics | | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to the beneficiaries (20 persons) attending the training course. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. In addition, the project covered awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 1994 | Educating Parents in underpriviledged areas of Greece | European Commission | | |
| 1994 | Provision of Support Services to the beneficiaries of the vocational training course "Creative Activities and Social Assistants” | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Direction of Economics | | KMOP provided vocational training to 15 beneficiaries attending the training course. It also provided support services that included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. In addition, the project covered awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 1993-1998 | Solidarity among Generations programme | Own funding | The project was an active effort aiming at bringing together elderly people and primary school students through creative activities. It was implemented in the area of Hymettus, in Attica | KMOP implemented various actions for bridging the gap among generations. Actions involved collaboration between elderly and children at primary schools, organization of cultural events, excursions, visits in day centers for elderly located in the region and also collaboration with school teachers in the area of Hymettus. |
| 1993 | Expenditures for the financial aid of Greece in the social sector, for implementing vocational training programs : “Vocational Training: Social Assistants” | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Direction of Family and Child Protection and Education | | KMOP provided vocational training to 17 beneficiaries attending the training course. It also provided support services that included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. In addition, the project covered awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 1992-1995 | New Opportunities for Women (NOW) Programme : Training Child Minders' Trainers | Ministry of Employment and Social Insurance - ESF | The goal of the programme was the promotion of equal opportunities of men and women with regard to the orientation, training and employment.
The objective was to limit the unemployment of women, to improve the condition of those that are working and to develop innovative strategies, in order to correspond in the changes, in the organization of work and in the demand of the labour market. It was addressed to unemployed women with low professional qualifications, to working women with low or untimely specialization and to working women that targeted high-administrative positions, to businesswomen and to every women that faced additional social obstacles. The programme was held under the "NOW" Community Initiative issued by the Ministry of Employment and Social Affairs. | KMOP provided vocational training to 17 women beneficiaries attending the training course. It also provided support services that included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. In addition, the project covered awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 1992-1994 | Special Diagnostic and Therapeutic Unit for Non-Institutionalized people suffering from mental illnesses | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Direction of Social Welfare | The project was implemented in Perama, an extremely underprivileged area near Piraeus, in Attica | KMOP established and operated a Diagnostic and Therapeutic Center in Perama for mental patients. It was involved in the selection of the staff for the departments of prevention, logotherapy, ergotherapy and counselling/psychological support. |
| 1991 | Vocational Training Course "Creative Activities' Executives and Social Assistants" | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare | | KMOP provided vocational training to 18 beneficiaries attending the training course. It also provided support services that included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. In addition, the project covered awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 1990-1994 | Community Development Programme in the area of Ano Kalamaki | World Council of Churches (WCC) | | KMOP undertaked the provision of the support services to the inhabitants that lived in the area of Ano Kalamaki, in Athens. Support services included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. |
| 1990-1994 | 3rd Community Programme Against Poverty | European Commission
DG of Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities | | KMOP provided support services to the residents of Perama and implemented actions for promoting employment opportunities among the unemployed living in the area. It also made interventions on social policy issues to local and governmental agencies. |
| 1990 | Expenditures for the financial aid of Greece in the social sector, for implementing vocational training programs : “Vocational Training: Family and Social Assistants” | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Direction of Family and Child Protection and Education | | KMOP provided vocational training to 15 beneficiaries attending the training course. It also provided support services that included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. In addition, the project covered awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 1990 | Expenditures for the financial aid of Greece in the social sector, for implementing vocational training programs : “Vocational Training: Social Assistants” | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Direction of Family and Child Protection and Education | | KMOP provided vocational training to 17 beneficiaries attending the training course. It also provided support services that included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. In addition, the project covered awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 1989 - 1991 | Mobile Social Service | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, LIONS Organization of Athens | | KMOP provided integrated social services in residents of Attica. The project was implemented as a two-year pilot project of at-home visits. |
| 1989-1992 | Social Service for Refugees at Ano Kalamaki | World Council of Churches (WCC), LIONS Organization of Athens | | KMOP provided integrated social services in the refugees living at the area of Ano Kalamaki. The project was implemented at KMOP's office that was established in Ano Kalamaki for the realization of the project. |
| 1988 | Vocational Training Course on "Baby and Infant Nurses", Perama - Attica | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Direction of Family and Child Protection and Education | | KMOP provided vocational training to 15 beneficiaries attending the training course. It also provided support services that included socio-psychological support, legal consultation, employability skills development in order to enhance self-esteem and motivation towards employment opportunities. In addition, the project covered awareness-raising actions targeting public opinion, local social services providers, social partners and employment authorities. |
| 1987-1997 | Community Development Programme in the area of Hymettus | World Council of Churches (WCC) | | KMOP provided counselling and psychological support to the residents of the area that where threatened by social exclusion. |
| 1987-1990 | Youth for Youth I Programme : Pilot Prevention Project of Drugs and AIDS | European Commission
DG of Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities | | KMOP provided support services, implemented awareness raising actions for sensitizing the population of Perama and undertaked a study on alternative ways of prevention during the early stages of addiction. Finally KMOP, organized an international congress. |
| 1987-1990 | Youth for Youth II Programme : Establishment and Operation of a Youth Club in the area of Perama, in Attica | European Commission
DG of Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities | | KMOP established, equipped and operated a youth club in Perama for the creative occupation of children. |
| 1980 | Enhancement teaching programme and creative activities for children at Basic Education Level in Public Schools, Perama - Attica | Own funding | The project was addressed to students of public schools at basic education level (i.e. primary and secondary school), who stanted out by their poor academic record and their lack of interest in classes. The activities implemented were focused on reinforcing teaching in certain core subjects such as Greek language and mathematics, and are complemented by accompanying services for children concerned and their respective families. | Accompanying services included individual and group counselling by experienced social workers and psychologists, providing vocational orientation and guidance, as well as recreational activities and cultural events. The main aim was to provide support to the children and their families so as to avoid problematic situations in their living enviroment that could culminate in students dropping out of school. KMOP’s professional staff assisted in building self-respect and self-confidence of each young person and by doing so improved their educational capacity. |
| 1980-1983 | Supportive Pilot Project for Parents using services of Public Kindergardens | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Direction of Family and Child Protection and Education | | KMOP provided psychosocial support to parents who used services offered by state kindergardens, located in Attica, and implemented actions for promoting ways for the reconciliation of the professional and family life in order to increase the participation rates of women in the labour market. |
| 1979-1981 | Day Center at Ano Perama, in Attica | Ministry of National Economy, Direction of Social and Scientific Policy | | KMOP established and operated a day center for people suffering from light mental illnesses living in the area of Ano Perama. The project was implemented for two years. |
| 1979-1983 | Pilot Project for the Operation of a Day Center for Elderly People (KAPI) in the Municipality of Kareas, in Attica | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare | | KMOP established, equipped and crewed the day center for elderly people in the Municipality of Kareas, in Athens and was also responsible for its operation during the initial four years of operation |
| 1979-1983 | Pilot Project for the Operation of a Day Center for Elderly People (KAPI) in the Municipality of Vyronas, in Attica | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare | | KMOP established, equipped and crewed the day center for elderly people in the Municipality of Vyronas, in Athens and was also responsible for its operation during the initial four years of operation |
| 1979-1983 | Pilot Project for the Operation of a Day Center for Elderly People (KAPI) in the Municipality of Melissia, in Attica | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare | | KMOP established, equipped and crewed the day center for elderly people in the Municipality of Melissia, in Athens and was also responsible for its operation during the initial four years of operation |
| 1979-1983 | Pilot Project for the Operation of a Day Center for Elderly People (KAPI) in the Municipality of Perama, in Attica | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare | | KMOP established, equipped and crewed the day center for elderly people in the Municipality of Perama, in Athens and was also responsible for its operation during the initial four years of operation |
| 1978-1995 | Social Service for Refugees at Egaleo, in Attica | World Council of Churches (WCC) | | Provision of support services to refugees living in the Municipality of Egaleo, in Attica |
| 1978-1995 | Community Development Programme in the area of Kareas | World Council of Churches (WCC) | | KMOP provided counselling and psychological support to the residents of the area that where threatened by social exclusion. |
| 1977 - Contin. | Social Service in the Municipality of Perama, in Attica | Ministry of Health and Social Welfare | | KMOP is providing integrated social services in the inhabitants of the area. It offers its services through a well established office in the area, operating at 2 Eleftherias St. |
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