{"id":8799,"date":"2025-05-08T06:32:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T06:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selfm-aid.ch\/?page_id=8799"},"modified":"2026-10-15T09:58:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T09:58:08","slug":"skills-factory-2-0","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/selfm-aid.ch\/en\/projekte\/skills-factory-2-0\/","title":{"rendered":"SKILLS FACTORY 2.0 new"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SKILLS FACTORY 2.0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SKILLS FACTORY, Samos \u2013 humanitarian emergency aid combined with a long-term approach<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the closed refugee camp (CCAC) on the Greek island of Samos, thousands of displaced people live under devastating conditions \u2014 lacking water, food, medical access, safety, and social connection. For months or even years, many are denied the chance to pursue meaningful activity or take an active role in their lives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In the SKILLS FACTORY, we produce humanitarian aid ourselves:
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This is where the SKILLS FACTORY comes in: <\/strong>The SKILLS FACTORY combines urgent humanitarian aid with a sustainable, long-term approach. It fosters self-efficacy, dignity, and future employment prospects \u2013 both on the island and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Workshops<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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In six hands-on workshops \u2013 including tailoring, kitchen, maintenance, media, barber, and laundry \u2013 asylum seekers and refugees work side-by-side with local and international professionals to produce essential items and services that directly improve everyday life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, participants follow a structured, three-level training program that builds practical, social, and leadership skills. This is how we break the cycle of dependency.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tailor Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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SKILLS-Kitchen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Media Department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Barber-Workshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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WASH-Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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SKILLS-Connect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Our impact<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Gaps in the support system are covered by the community itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Positive influence on the living conditions of the refugees in the camp as well as the locals in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Improved mental health<\/strong> through daily structure, meaningful tasks and responsibility .<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Self-empowerment<\/strong> and strengthening of identity through investing in professional identity, providing a space for people to develop and demonstrate their skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Improved opportunities for labor market integration in Greece or the EU<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The interest in handicraft builds bridges<\/strong> between people and cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Use of local products<\/strong> promotes local agriculture<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Reduction of waste pollution and imports and thus of the outflow of money from the island.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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