A.Ss.I.S.T. provides vital information and legal aid to asylum seekers, recognised refugees those have the protection of the State and those are under threat of deportation in Greece. Most of our services are delivered digitally as our beneficiaries reside in closed camps or do not have money to spend on travel to our offices. Our trauma-informed, holistic approach supports our beneficiaries' welfare by referrals to providers of other essential social welfare services.
The current state-funded legal aid system in Greece is woefully inadequate to support asylum seekers, leading to significant barriers in accessing essential information and legal assistance throughout the asylum process. All persons seeking international protection in Greece must navigate a complex, opaque legal system, facing language and cultural barriers and continued hardship created by poor living conditions, pre-existing trauma exacerbated by uncertainty and limited welfare services,
A.Ss.I.S.T. provides real-time support to asylum seekers via WhatsApp. Our volunteers and star interpreters all of whom are from asylum backgrounds offer information on asylum procedures, online resources, and connections to essential services in 10+ languages, promoting informed decision-making and improved overall well-being. Services include confidential support, referrals to free services, and a platform for feedback. United by respect and a commitment to fairness, we celebrate diversity.
A.Ss.I.S.T. enhances the well-being of asylum seekers and refugees in Greece by providing them with the information and the confidence to advocate for themselves and navigate legal challenges. Our strategic partnerships and a robust referral system, provide beneficiaries' access to a broad spectrum of essential support services. Our sustained assistance positively impacts beneficiaries' mental well-being mitigating the stresses of uncertainty. Beneficiaries' feedback confirms this.
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