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The number of refugees and how they can be integrated in our town
In proportion to Kozani's population a logical amount of refugees that could settle here is about 225 which accounts for 0,5% of the town's population. At the beginning, until they are able to find a proper home, they could stay in tents in football fields or generally in open areas nearby the town. Another idea is that they could be offered vacant and abandoned houses, to live temporarilly, with NGO being a potential candidate for undertaking the payment of the rents. -
Entrepreneurship that could be developed
In order for refugees to have a normal and inderedent life again, they will need to find a job. Firstly they could help in local farming and agriculture during harvest season or they could offer manpower in various constructions being held in the city. Also, local citizens could try to create new job opportunities for them or offer to teach them a craft they master. -
The help our school can provide
It is of great importance that refugees will feel welcomed by local people and that we try to approach them. This could be succeeded through school were refugee children can come in contact with older students who can help them to adjust to the school environment. Schools could also organize fund-raising events and bazars were they could gather old clothes and toys for children, food supplies and other goods for the refugee families. -
The benefits of refugees presence in Kozani
After one or two months have passed citizens will start to notice that refugees are actualy benefiting with their presence.They will help the local economy to boost by being regular clients to local shops and can also provide manpower for possible new businesses that may open in they area. Also with refugees in the city local residents will became more social and learn things about them and the things they experienced during their journey to Greece.