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The number of people that can be successfully integrated.
It is true that even a small town like Kozani can help with the refugee crisis .Based on the model of Tilos presented, we can integrate roughly about 9000 people. However, I believe that around 5000 will eventually familiarize with our way of living and will find job vacancies. -
The kind of entrepreneuship that can be developed and accomondation.
In my opinion refugees can be a key factor in the increase of interest in our city. First of all, they can become the main workforce in agri- cultural activities such as saffron and peach picking.Secondly,
refugees can also work for small businesses and shops since a large part of kozani's citizens are self-employed.Furthermore,the township can offer any vacant and abandoned houses to them.NGOs can undertake the payment of the rent. -
How can we help as a school solve this problem.
It's important for our school to be heavily involved in this process. So I would suggest we create an informative campaign in social media in order to educate adolescents on refugees struggles and problems. In addition, holding and fundraising event, like a dance, would not only be a great opportunity for them to meet and familiarize with our customs but it would also be a way for Kozani's community to help. -
The benefits of refugee hosting.
By participating in the workforce and creating new jobs,refugees could raise the average income of many host countries and cities. Moreover ,since they know the business environment quite well, they can mediate between business people in other countries who are willing to invest in the local community and trade with local businesses.This special interaction can help us learn to accept and respect other cultures,creating a sense of unity. Therefore hosting refugees benefits everyone involved.