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Who We Are
WHO WE AREIOM is the leading inter-governmental organization promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all, with presence in over 100 countries. Greece is a founding member of IOM.
About
About
IOM Global
IOM Global
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Our Work
Our WorkAs the leading inter-governmental organization promoting since 1951 humane and orderly migration, IOM plays a key role to support the achievement of the 2030 Agenda through different areas of intervention that connect both humanitarian assistance and sustainable development. Across Greece, IOM provides a comprehensive response to the humanitarian needs of migrants, internally displaced persons, returnees and host communities.
Cross-cutting (Global)
Cross-cutting (Global)
- Data and Resources
- Take Action
- 2030 Agenda
Duration: 1 October 2019 – 30 June 2020
Description: With the objective to facilitate access of migrant children to formal education, IOM supports the daily transportation and escorting of migrant students from open accommodation sites and hotels to public schools. Activities are implemented by capitalizing on IOM’s previous experience since 2016, and with respect to COVID-19 preventative measures, in line with the guidelines of the relevant authorities.
- Funding
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The project is funded by the Directorate General Migration and Home Affairs of the European Commission (DG HOME)
- Target group & locations
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Migrant children residing in open accommodation sites in mainland Greece; Unaccompanied Migrant Children (UMC) residing in temporary hotels in mainland Greece.