The project aimed to enhance the social and psychological support available to migrants integrating into Greek society, fostering social cohesion and strengthening beneficiaries’ self-confidence.The primary beneficiaries of the project were refugees and migrants receiving services at the Babel Day Center.The project combined provision of individual and group support with collaboration among service providers in order to ensure comprehensive care for migrants.It included individual meetings between professionals and beneficiaries to jointly create, implement, and assess personalised support plans. Group meetings and workshops were organised to encourage the exchange of experiences, strengthen peer connections, and familiarise participants with life in Greece.Partnership meetings were also held with organisations providing relevant services, creating small, coordinated networks to enhance overall support.The project also produced a methodological framework for frontline professionals working with applicants for and recipients of international protection. The framework summarises the key challenges, lessons learned, and best practices identified throughout the project’s implementation. Project duration1 Jun 2018 - 18 Feb 2022Project locations Greece Project websiteBabel - Mental Health Unit for Immigrants Migration statusSecond- and third- generation migrantsTopicHealth Results The project achieved strong results in improving the self-esteem, wellbeing, and integration of refugees and migrants in Greece. Its activities fostered both individual empowerment and stronger community networks. Key outcomes include:Enhanced self-esteem and social integration: Participants reported increased confidence and a stronger sense of belonging.Improved access to services: Better connections were established with mental health, social, and community support providers.Strengthened partnerships: Collaboration with local organisations created a holistic, coordinated support system.Capacity building and networking: The project encouraged peer learning and cooperation among stakeholders.Publication of a Methodological Framework: this document analyses integration challenges in Greece, promoting personalised rather than one-size-fits-all approaches to refugee support.Shift in integration perspective: The framework advocates for a dynamic, two-way model of integration—viewing it as a continuous, mutual process requiring both individual resilience and community engagement.Overall, participants gained improved access to support, better coping strategies for daily life, and stronger links to Greek society.The project’s internal evaluation revealed positive outcomes in terms of integration, mental health support, and the empowerment of beneficiaries. It demonstrated the importance of a structured support system and collaborative efforts among different stakeholders to enhance the integration process.The project was made possible through the support of the Open Society Foundations, which provided the necessary funding and resources for its successful implementation. Stakeholders Coordinators Babel secretariat (babel@syn-eirmos.gr)
