Material for Carers
The Psychogeriatric Company “Nestor” has built material for carers of patients affected by Alzheimer disease. Their website provides several handbooks that contain information and practices on issues such as the basic principles of the disease, general rules for the safety of patients inside and outside the house, and exercises on how to alleviate the burden […]
Providing Support to Informal Care Workers
In this paper, the author demonstrates numerous practices that can be mostly applied by Governments, officials, and employers, to help care workers remain in the labour market, accommodate their care needs, and enhance their prospects of becoming formal professionals. In short, according to the article, respite care programs and counselling services should help to alleviate […]
Case Study of Gabriela
The study analyzes the prevailing conditions in the care sector by narrating the “passion” of Gabriela, a Moldavian accountant who took the decision to expatriate on her own due to the collapse of the USSR. This study not only raises public awareness of the agony an immigrant brings from the country of origin, but also […]
The Position of Female Immigrants in Society and the Labour Market
The National School of Local Government has published an informative manual intended to educate readers about the role of women immigrants in today’s society and labour market. The manual examines the migratory phenomenon in Greece, the characteristics of and attitudes against women migrants,and available professional opportunities, together with good practices examples which will help to […]
Manual for the Successful Integration of Migrants
A handbook with informative material on how to foster immigrational integration, especially designed for consultants, educators, or other officials. This handbook raises awareness of labour exploitation, contains best practices to reinforce and mobilize migrants to enter the formal labor market by furthering their education, and explains legal information about the path for the acquisition of […]
Characteristics of Migrant Women in the Care Sector
In this paper the scholar examines in detail the characteristics of the care sector in Greece, the role of migrant women, and discriminations of gender and national origin. The sector of care in Greece is extremely large, as 41.9% of people over the age of 75 years old are receiving care services from non-relatives. More […]
Supporting Care Workers
Atypical caregivers are called upon to deal with the consequences of several chronic illnesses of their loved ones. The project “Give Hope” aims to support atypical care workers, and mentors of patients suffering from cancer, by enhancing their knowledge, providing counselling support, and teaching them practices with regards to in-hospital psychological support of their companions.
Transversal Model for Migrants: Strengthening Immigrants’ Skills
We can confidently say that immigrants scramble to obtain formal occupations and integrate with the rest of the community, as legal procedures, conjunctures, and consulting services may not be so convenient, and officials within the rest of society may not be well trained and informed. IASIS NGO and its partners conducted a project named “Transversal […]
IMPE Project
IASIS NGO and its partners conducted a project named “IMPE”, funded by Erasmus+, designed for educators, counsellors, caregivers, or mentors of people affected by mental health issues who struggle to participate in the labour market. The project strives to train those interested, whether formal or non-formal workers, and provides them with essential tools and techniques […]
Consulting Services for Migrants
The EQUAL Community initiative program has developed centres that provide information and consulting services for both male and women migrants. Through the program, consultant professionals provide a series of services, such as legal and psychosocial sessions, teaching of the Greek language, and generally, the development of job-related skills to enhance prospects for formal occupations. The […]
