Bridging Services

22/02/2024

The following two reports were prepared within the framework of the Building bridges and capacity among CSOs and refugee/migrant led groups providing services to vulnerable groups in the Greek Cypriot and...

22/02/2024

Networking Event for CSOs and MRLOs across Cyprus!

On Wednesday, 28 February, from 14:00 to 15:30 we will be hosting our final event at Home for Cooperation (28 Markou Drakou, 1102, Nicosia) which will have a networking focus for Civic Society Organizations (CSOs) and Refugee/Migrant-Led Organisations (MRLOs) that operate on both sides of the divide in Cyprus, offering services to vulnerable persons within refugee/migrant communities.

Having in mind the bicommunal character of the project, the event will provide a rare opportunity to create valuable connections, exchange knowledge and best practice and become aware of each other’s work. Additionally, the Bridging Services project activities will also be briefly presented.

If you are a member of a CSO or MRLO and would like to join the event, please complete this registration form by 26 February 2024: https://forms.gle/QAp85WvUBZ1KcJtDA

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The Bridging Services Project aims to facilitate networking, strengthen operational capacity and promote sustainability of Civic Society Organizations (CSOs) and Refugee/Migrant-Led Organisations (MRLOs) that operate on both sides of the divide in Cyprus, offering services to vulnerable persons within refugee/migrant communities.

The Bridging Services project benefits from a grant under the Active Citizens Fund Cyprus programme, funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, through the EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021 and is implemented by the Cyprus Refugee Council, Generation for Change and Refugee Rights Association.

24/11/2023

Our final training session will take place online on Monday 27 November and will focus on risk management and self-care.

We would like to invite all CSOs and Migrant/Refugee-Led Organisations (MRLOs) who are working with vulnerable refugees or migrants in Cyprus to join us in this session where we will discuss Compassion Fatigue, Burnout & Vicarious Traumatisation, Self-Care Theory and Self-Care Techniques.

If you are a member or a volunteer in a CSO or MRLO and you are interested in joining the training, please register here: https://forms.gle/QG1moPQVZiZc7VFs9

The training is a part of a Training Programme for CSOs and MRLOs, which consists of eleven training sessions. The previous one explored the subject of financial procedures.

The training activities are organised within the framework of the Bridging Services project, in partnership with Cyprus Refugee Council, Mülteci Hakları Derneği (Refugee Rights Association) and Generation for Change CY. The project benefits from a grant under the Active Citizens Fund Cyprus programme, funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, through the EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021.

17/11/2023

We are inviting all CSOs and Migrant/Refugee-Led Organisations (MRLOs) working with vulnerable refugees or migrants in Cyprus to join us on Monday, 20 November for a training session on financial procedures.

The training is a great opportunity for existing organisations to expand their understanding and for new-starters to build their capacity on the practicalities of financial procedures. The topics covered will include financial system design tools, organising tools for accounting and reporting, examples of internal financial controls and how to develop financial policies and procedures.

The training will take place both online and in-person participation. If you are a member or a volunteer in a CSO or MRLO and you are interested in joining the training, please register here: https://forms.gle/QG1moPQVZiZc7VFs9

This is the last of a series eleven training sessions which were implemented as part of a Training Programme for CSOs and MRLOs. In the previous session we explored the subject of financial management and applying for funding.

The training activities are organised within the framework of the Bridging Services project, in partnership with Cyprus Refugee Council, Mülteci Hakları Derneği (Refugee Rights Association) and Generation for Change CY. The project benefits from a grant under the Active Citizens Fund Cyprus programme, funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, through the EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021.

13/11/2023

We would like to invite all CSOs and Migrant/Refugee-Led Organisations (MRLOs) who are working with vulnerable refugees or migrants in Cyprus to join the upcoming training session on financial management and applying for funding.

The training will take place on Monday, 13 November. Both online and in-person participation is possible.

If you are a member or a volunteer in a CSO or MRLO and you are interested in joining the training, please register here: https://forms.gle/QG1moPQVZiZc7VFs9

The training is a part of a Training Programme for CSOs and MRLOs, which consists of eleven training sessions, and nine sessions have already been completed. The last one explored the subject of protection policies.

The training activities are organised within the framework of the Bridging Services project, in partnership with Cyprus Refugee Council, Mülteci Hakları Derneği Refugee Rights Association and Generation for Change CY. The project benefits from a grant under the Active Citizens Fund Cyprus programme, funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, through the EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021.

03/11/2023

We are happy to announce the upcoming training session for CSOs and Migrant/Refugee-Led Organisations (MRLOs), which will take place on Monday, 6 November. During the training we will focus on protection policies.

The training programme consists of eleven training sessions, and eight sessions have already been completed. The last one explored the subject of good governance principles.

If you are a member or a volunteer in a CSO or MRLO and you are interested in joining the training, please register here: https://forms.gle/QG1moPQVZiZc7VFs9

The training activities are organised within the framework of the Bridging Services project, in partnership with Cyprus Refugee Council, Mülteci Hakları Derneği Refugee Rights Association and Generation for Change CY. The project benefits from a grant under the Active Citizens Fund Cyprus programme, funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, through the EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021.

27/10/2023

We are happy to announce the upcoming training session for CSOs and Migrant/Refugee-Led Organisations (MRLOs), which will take place on Monday, 30 October. During the training we will focus on governance principles.

Up to now, 7 training sessions have already taken place; the last two explored the subjects of communications, cultural mediation, leadership, and community work.

We would like to especially thank the Cyprus Dialogue Forum Secretariat for enriching the project with a very relevant and interesting training on communications.

If you are a member or a volunteer in a CSO or MRLO and you are interested in joining the training, please register here: https://forms.gle/QG1moPQVZiZc7VFs9

The training activities are organised within the framework of the Bridging Services project, in partnership with Cyprus Refugee Council, Mülteci Hakları Derneği and Generation for Change CY. The project benefits from a grant under the Active Citizens Fund Cyprus programme, funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, through the EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021.

13/10/2023

Here are some updates about the Training Programme for CSOs and Migrant/Refugee-Led Organisations (MRLOs)! During the last training session we discussed the topics of advocacy.

On Monday, 16 October, we will explore the subject of Communications and how CSOs and MRLOs can better ensure their voices are heard. The training will be conducted by the Cyprus Dialogue Forum Secretariat.

If you are a member or a volunteer in a CSO or MRLO and you are interested in joining the training, please register here: https://forms.gle/QG1moPQVZiZc7VFs9

The training activities are organised within the framework of the Bridging Services project, in partnership with Refugee Rights Association and Generation for Change. The project benefits from a grant under the Active Citizens Fund Cyprus programme, funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, through the EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021.

22/09/2023

This week yet another training session of the Training Programme for CSOs and Migrant/Refugee-Led Organisations (MRLOs) took place. The focus of the last training session was Working with Vulnerable Beneficiaries

On Monday, 25 September, we will explore two topics - Risk Management and Self-Care, with a focus on self-care techniques and tips.

If you are a member or a volunteer in a CSO or MRLO, working with vulnerable refugees and migrants and you are interested in joining the training, please register here: https://forms.gle/QG1moPQVZiZc7VFs9

The training activities are organised within the framework of the Bridging Services project, in partnership with Refugee Rights Association and Generation for Change. The project benefits from a grant under the Active Citizens Fund Cyprus programme, funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, through the EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021.

18/09/2023