Main theme
Social services, accommodation, and welfare benefits
Other relevant themes
Access to education, psychological support, employment, financial support, life projects
Actors involved
The programme is implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in collaboration with experienced implementation partners.
Aims
The project aims to support the integration of former unaccompanied minors into Greek society and their transition from previous accommodation facilities to independent living.
Description
The program seeks to strengthen recent Greek legislation, which links the residency of former unaccompanied minors to education. Under the new law, these young people can access a ten-year residence permit if they complete three years of secondary education by the age of 23. While referrals and registrations of beneficiaries in the project ceased at the end of January 2026, the project continues for those already enrolled. The project provides up to 18 months of accommodation, support and counselling services which aim to support the young people with independent living. Individual integration plans and related supports (e.g. referrals to language courses, vocational programmes, job search supports, etc.) are also developed and monitored to support integration into the workplace and society. Finally, a monthly financial allowance is provided to cover the young people’s basic needs.
Results/ Outcomes
The project aims to reach over 2000 former unaccompanied minors. The project is ongoing, therefore public available results are pending.
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