E.G.N.Y.A. is a special charity that provides care and support to people with intellectual disabilities.

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The new era of EGNYA

The Roof of the E.G.N.Y.Y.A. in the framework of the Erasmus+ 2020 programme implemented during the period 06/06/2021 - 12/06/2021 the first funded Key Action 1 (KA1) Learning Mobility in the field of Adult Education with the project title "The new era of E.G.N.Y.A." ("The...

A day deeply engraved in our memories

A day deeply engraved in our memories - EΓNYA
The time 14:20. It was necessary to evacuate our Roof, as the fiery inferno was approaching us dangerously. Mr. Giorgos Papanikolaou, Mayor of Glyfada, was at our side in a flash. With his sensitivity and sincere concern, he ensured our immediate transportation from the areas of our municipality affected by the devastating fires.

EASPD Annual Conference

EASPD Annual Conference - EYNYA
EGNYA participated in EASPD's annual conference and events to commemorate its 25th anniversary. EASPD is the European association of service providers for people with disabilities. The events and conference took place in Brussels from 12 to 15 October. The EGNYA team participated in both the pre-conference meetings and the presentation of the ENTELIS+ project which took place on 12 October.

Sport & Leisure Centre Sport Camp

Sport & Leisure Centre Sport Camp - CIYA
The beneficiaries of the Assisted Living Houses of E.G.N.Y.A. spent wonderful moments of relaxation and entertainment at the Sport Camp Sports & Recreation Center in Loutraki, Corinthia, during 2-9/9/2021.

1) The Action concerns the continuation of the support of the operation of the structures by the KDEFs/other Centres, which were funded during the 2014-2020 programming period under the "ATTIKI" 2014-202 programme, until 31/12/2025.

By including the Facility in the FP 2021-2027, the EYNYA ensures the following:

A) The provision of day care and accommodation services to persons with disabilities, as follows:

(i) needs assessment, development and implementation of an individualised education, care and rehabilitation plan, including early intervention services,

(ii) training in social and life skills, with particular reference to applications of

modern technology, supported decision-making and sex education and health programmes, and preparation for independent or assisted living,

(iii) development and promotion of professional/employment skills, including professional

guidance and pre-vocational training,

(iv) promotion in employment and labour integration, using appropriate methods and tools,

(v) supportive and therapeutic interventions at individual and group level,

vi) preparing meals and catering for the beneficiaries,

(vii) recreational, cultural and sporting activities,

(viii) training, support and counselling programmes for families and/or carers,

(ix) community awareness and education programmes on issues relating to disability, disability

combating prejudices and adopting modern concepts of it,

x) training and education programmes for staff and volunteers,

(xi) recording and continuous evaluation of activities,

xii) transportation of beneficiaries to and from the Facility

The above services are provided for at least 4 and no more than 8 hours per beneficiary per day, during working days, including the transport of the beneficiaries to and from the Facility.

B) The implementation of networking and cooperation actions with social institutions/providers of social services such as Community Centres, and other structures providing similar services and the local community in general (e.g. municipalities, sports, cultural or other types of associations, educational community, etc.), aiming at the interconnection of the structure with the local community, the integration of beneficiaries in it and consequently the strengthening of social cohesion at local level.