“CMinaR: Higher Education course and in-service training for counselling refugees and migrants”
With the increased amount of refugee and migrant influx, the need to find a solution and develop a coping strategy for the challenges that arise has led to collaboration of the countries concerned. The CMinar Project is conducted to assist the social and economic integration of refugees and migrants. The CMinaR Project developed and piloted […]
The Great Care Co-op – Migrant Rights Centre Ireland
In 2017, MRCI were funded by the European Social Fund to create sustainable employment in home care, and to solve the issues facing migrant home care workers in Ireland, particularly issues of poor working conditions and low pay. Their solution was to set up The Great Care Co-op, together with a group of 9 migrant […]
My Fair Home – Migrant Rights Centre Ireland campaign
Migrant home care workers in Ireland formed The Domestic Workers Action Group (DWAG) in order to share their experiences of exploitation, low pay and isolation. They worked for over 10 years to challenge the Government and abusive employees, protesting and campaigning for more rights and recognition. In 2016, MRCI met with migrant care workers in […]
Fully-funded QQI Level 5 Major Award Healthcare Supports Course– for migrant women working in care sectors in Ireland
Migrant Rights Centre Ireland offers fully-funded places on their QQI Level 5 Healthcare Supports course to migrant women. Most home and residential care providers require their carers to have this qualification. The following modules are covered on the course: -Care Support -Infection Prevention and Control -Care of the Older Person -Care Skills -Palliative Care Support […]
Opportunities for Work (Mi-WOW) – New Communities Partnership
Mi-WOW is New Communities Group’s newest project. It seeks to explore and overcome specific barriers that migrant women face in Ireland when looking for work. The project was designed to empower migrant women, to help them increase their self-confidence, realise their potential and upskill them in order to access the Irish job market and/or progress […]
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 […]
Programs to Facilitate Immigrational Integration
The Ministry of Immigration and Asylum has publicized a series of good practices to facilitate the integration of adult migrants into Greek society. Adult migrants can attend Second-Chance Schools to obtain Primary Educational qualification and then, if they are interested in pursuing greater educational qualifications, leading into the acquisition of modern knowledge and skills. Moreover, […]
Educational Program in the field of Care Sector
The educational program is oriented towards anyone who is interested in,or works in, the fields of care work for the elderly,or other vulnerable social groups. The seminar is certified by the European Care Certificate, and provides the learner with theoretical and practical understanding of the subject of social care. The basic education topics that are […]
Alzheimer’s Care Training Program
Under the auspices of John Hopkins University a program is being implemented at the Metropolitan College of Greece, offering cutting-edge practices to caregivers who provide care services to people affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The program is oriented towards medical/ paramedical professionals and non-standard caregivers, such as family members, divided into two schemes: a) a 100-hour […]
