Olympic Games and Fun at Caritas Summer Camp
Caritas Cyprus’ first “Summer Camp” afternoon was organized around outdoor games—in the spirit of the Olympics. Children of all ages played various ball and running games before then finding a …
Learning with Young Caritas of Caritas Bergamansca
On July 24, Caritas Cyprus was pleased to welcome visitors from Young Caritas of Caritas Bergamansca in Italy to Nicosia. The enthusiastic group participated in our weekly conversational English classes …
Caritas Cyprus Benefits from Dutch Council for Refugees Step-Up Fund
Through a grant from the Dutch Council for Refugees’ Step-Up Fund, Caritas Cyprus is working to develop its communications, outreach and fundraising capabilities to better accomplish its mission over time. In addition …
Youth Leaders and Youth Workers Co-Create Remedies for Marginalization
This May, two members of the Caritas Cyprus team took part in MYSTIC, a project funded by the European Union to mobilize youth and youth-service talent through trainings and immersive …
World Refugee Day 2024 Street Festival Rocks Nicosia
On June 14, organizations from across the island gathered in Nicosia’s Faneromeni Square to mark World Refugee Day 2024. Together—and with those who find themselves in Cyprus far from home—hundreds …
Sport for Good
Caritas was happy to support in a small way Sport Vision’s football tournament in Nicosia on January 28, 2024. This activity was part of the group’s ongoing work promoting social …
Storytelling through Art Therapy
Recently, Caritas beneficiaries have had the opportunity to engage in art therapy workshops at the A. G. Leventis Gallery. Delving into the exhibition “From Asia Minor to Cyprus: Heyday – Catastrophe …
Caritas Cyprus Celebrates Language Learners
Language is a key driver for integration. Better language skills lead to positive contact between neighbors including between newcomers and their host communities. To try to overcome some of the …
Caritas Cyprus among Local Organizations to Discuss Regional Issues with Visiting Australian MP Vamvakinou
On her recent visit to the island, Australian MP Maria Vambakinou met with local organizations to discuss migration and integration issues in Cyprus and the region. Vambakinou was able to …
Caritas Cyprus Contributes to ENFEM Training for Migrant Women in Cyprus
The workplace is an important avenue through which migrants and refugees can contribute to and integrate into the broader social fabric of their host community. At a recent training session …