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Integrating Refugees In Kozani

By Elef.Mantz
  • The number of people that can be succesfully integrated.

    The number of people that can be succesfully integrated.

    Kozani is a town with 42.140 residents. If Tilos is able to succesfully integrate 12 refugee families, then a city like Kozani would be able to integrate arround 5.000 people at first and as time passes, more and more refugees will be able to be succesfully integrated.
  • Accomodation.

    Accomodation.

    Kozani has got many abandoned places, that we can take advantage of. Some of them are the hotel Xenias and Agios Stylianos Foundation. If we maintain them, the refugees could live there untill they are able to settle down on their own.
  • The kind of entreprenearship that can be developed.

    The kind of entreprenearship that can be developed.

    Refugees can work in local bakeries, shops and supermarkets. Also they could make some of their local, traditional foods and drinks, then sell them at the street market. Many people will be intrigued to try some other country's delicacies.
  • The ways your school can help.

    The ways your school can help.

    At first we can collect some food and offer it to the refuges. Also we can welcome the kids to the school and make them feel comfortable by teaching them some sport like football, vollleyball and basketball. In that way they will not feel unwanted.
  • The potential benefits for local community.

    The potential benefits for local community.

    The population will be increased and our town will be a tourist attraction, as people will be intrigued to see how we handle the refugee issue. Also we will get to know more about other cultures. Lastly Kozani will be known worlwide as an example of how to deal with the refugee issue.