Schools for All – Integration of Refugee Children in Greek Schools
In schools with refugee pupils across Greece, school heads and teachers were trained to create safe and inclusive schools and classrooms where refugees were welcomed into a learning environment which aimed to provide quality education to all.
This project ended in 2024
The main objective of the project Schools for All was to integrate refugee children in safe and inclusive Greek schools. Through the project, school directors and teachers were trained to create safe and inclusive schools and classrooms where refugees were welcomed into a learning environment which aimed to provide quality education to all.
The training aimed to equip school directors and teachers with the tools, competences and confidence to manage controversy and deal with issues concerning intolerance, discrimination, racism and hate speech in school and the local community. Throughout the school year, school teams of school heads, teachers and parents’ representatives were trained and mentored by experienced trainers. The whole school was involved in school activities and workshops.
The project “Schools For All” was implemented under the “Local Development and Poverty Reduction” programme in Greece, by the European Wergeland Centre (EWC), under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs and with the support of the Institute of Educational Policy (IEP).
The “Local Development and Poverty Reduction” programme in Greece, financed by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, was awarded a total budget of 6,5 million euros as part of the EEA Grants 2014 – 2021. The programme aspired to contribute to enhancement of social cohesion and reduction of economic and social disparities. The Fund Operator for the “Local Development and Poverty Reduction” programme in Greece was SOL Consulting S.A in partnership with Human Rights 360.
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Background
Since the onset of the ongoing financial crisis, Greece has been dealing with many multileveled and severe challenges , with the influx of refugees being the most recent one. Greek schools struggle with issues connected to these challenges daily.
