E.G.N.Y.A. is a special charity that provides care and support to people with intellectual disabilities.
Once again the Association of Alumni of the Neighborhood Schools was at our side. The Association's DRO team visited the facilities of the Home and entertained our children with games and gymnastics. We had an amazing time and thank you!
Our children attended the Cirque du Soleil-Quidam. We would like to thank Idrima Kokkori for the tickets they offered us, giving us a magical evening!
On Tuesday, September 9, a blessing was held at our facility and was attended by the entire Board of Directors, parents, supporters, and friends. Have a great year!
A theatrical performance by the guest children of the STEGI at the summer celebration at our Centre in Lagonisi.
On the initiative of UPS of Greece, a volunteer celebration was held at our premises! Seventy UPS volunteers undertook the painting of our shelters. After the work was finished, they had lunch with our children, offering us pizza. We had a great time! We thank them all for their contribution of labor and materials, and for the smiles they gave our children!
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.
