Main theme
Social services, accommodation, and welfare benefits
Other relevant themes
Access to education, employment, life projects
Actors involved
Kopin works with a range of international, national and European partners including, for example, JRS Malta, the Integra Foundation, Aditus and the Malta Refugee Council. They are supported by the Global Whole Being Fund and private donors.
Aims
Amongst other goals, Kopin aim to contribute to the alleviation of global poverty and social injustice by providing services to vulnerable populations in Malta.
Description
Kopin have provided diverse outreach, educational and emergency assistance services to asylum seekers and refugees, and particularly to unaccompanied minors, youth in transition to adulthood and young adults. This comprehensive support includes outreach and needs assessments, the provision of basic needs such as essentials (clothing, food, hygiene products), information on services, cultural guidance, educational and employment supports, health/ addiction referrals and supporting refugees to find shelters. They also provide legal and advocacy services in collaboration with different partners, such as JRS Malta and the Malta Refugee Council, including regarding campaigns on child and youth rights.
Kopin also is focused on monitoring political processes and engaging in policy dialogue with decision-makers to influence the debate on Maltese and European policies related to development, migration and children’s rights.
The organisation has run several projects relevant to young refugees’ transition to adulthood. For example, the Education Support Programme aimed at improving access to education and training for refugee and migrant children and young people. The program offered several packages to support access or continuation of primary/ secondary/third-level education or improve employability. They also provided support for tuition and fees for English language courses and other training, as well as for educational materials, laptops and tablets, examination fees and mentorship and guidance.
Results/ Outcomes
The organisation has partnered with over 100 institutions in Malta, across Europe and in Ethiopia, ranging from NGOs to ministries, local authorities, universities and international organisations.
Links to further information
https://kopin.org/portfolio-items/outreach-asylum-seekers-refugees/?portfolioCats=31
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