How refugees can be integrated in Kozani

By GINASARR

  • The number of people that can be successfully integrated

    The number of people that can be successfully integrated
    The population of the Kozani municipality is over 67,000 people, so we can embrace at least 200 refugee families.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation
    In Kozani, there are plenty of empty houses and buildings fully equipped with furniture and electrical devices. Also, there are villages where the population has decreased, and refugees could settle down there.

  • The kind of entrepreneuship that can be developed

    The kind of entrepreneuship that can be developed
    In our region there is a huge need in the agricultural sector, so refugees can work there. As a result, they are helping the topic economy and themselves too.

  • Ways our school can help

    Ways our school can help
    We can help the refugees to communicate with Greek people and teach them our language. We can also donate clothes, blankets, books, and toys for the children. Another thing our school can do is to organize a fundraising event to help refugees cover some of their needs, like traditional food festivals.

  • Τhe potential benefits for local community

    Τhe potential benefits for local community
    Local businesses will reinforce their manpower by employing refugees. Schools with few students will increase their student population. Refugees will boost the local economy by spending money in local businesses.