CODECA - Center for Social Cohesion, Development and Care

CODECA aspires to establish itself as one of the leading organisations in the provision of services and research in the Euro-Mediterranean region in the areas of Social Welfare, Social Entrepreneurship and Education, utilising new innovative technological means to find solutions to address the various modern and complex challenges. Our trained and experienced team is able to offer high quality services to the benefit of the wider society through cooperation with various local and international organisations, public and private bodies.
Special attention and focus are given on the:
- Provision of quality social welfare services to vulnerable social groups;
- Provision of services to asylum seekers and migrants;
- Promotion of social economy, social entrepreneurship and sustainable development;
- Promotion of formal and non-formal youth and adult education;
- Promotion of Community planning and sustainable development;
- Wellbeing of NEETs, TCNs and other vulnerable groups;
- Supervision of social welfare professionals;
The aim and core activities of CODECA refer to the social inclusion of marginalised people or at risk population. Currently, the organisation is involved in two major AMIF projects, at national level, in which they have established a management model for the daily operation and management of two major host centers in Cyprus: the First Reception centre (FRC) at Nicosia district and the Accommodation and Reception Centre in Larnaca district.
In addition, psychosocial support and empowering activities are provided to social excluded groups, with emphasis to be given to families with adolescence and third-country nationals, asylum seekers and beneficiaries of international protection. Also, voluntary services are provided to both adults and young people to the municipality where the organisation’s central offices are located, aiming at empowering them to foster their participation and active engagement into work, education and social inclusion in the local society.
Furthermore, clinical supervision is provided to several organizations and/or professionals to stimulate their daily practice.
Having worked with the above groups, as well as the cumulated experience and expertise of the founders, the project’s suggested activities reflect to the aims, goals and activities of the organization.