ESTIA - A new chapter in the lives of refugees in Greece
UNHCR works with the Greek Government, local authorities and NGOs to provide urban accommodation and cash assistance to refugees and asylum-seekers in Greece through ESTIA, the Emergency Support to Integration and Accommodation programme, funded by the European Union Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid.
Urban accommodation provides a normal daily life for refugees and asylum seekers in Greece, facilitates their access to services, including education, and the eventual integration for those who will remain in the country. The host population also benefits from embracing diversity through peaceful coexistence as well as the renting of their apartments.
Cash assistance restores dignity and empowers refugees and asylum-seekers who can now choose how to cover their basic daily needs. It also contributes directly to the economy of the host community through the purchase of services and goods.
Stories
Learn how ESTIA supports the everyday life of refugees and asylum seekers in Greece
Afghan lost boys provide a bridge in Crete between nations
Syrian family transfers to mainland after Samos ordeal
Refugee family renews century-old ties on Crete
5 things you need to know about cash assistance to asylum-seekers and refugees in Greece
Statistics
Types of Accommodation
- Apartments (86.6%)
- Buildings (13.4%)
Achievements
Accommodation Locations
- Islands (6%)
- Attica region (64%)
- Central Greece (6%)
- Northern Greece (17%)
- Western Greece (3.7%)
- Crete (3.3%)
As of 28 February 2018
Factsheets
Monthly and weekly updates on the progress of accommodation under ESTIA
Accommodation Programme – Weekly Update, 24 April 2018
Greece Cash Assistance – March 2018
Monthly Accommodation update – March 2018
Accommodation Programme – Weekly Update, 11 April 2018
Multimedia
5 things you need to know about cash assistance to asylum-seekers and refugees in Greece
Since April 2017 more than 58,000 asylum-seekers and refugees received cash assistance in Greece. Here are the five things you need to know about UNHCR’s cash assistance programme.
UNHCR in collaboration with an alliance of organizations provides cash assistance to refugees and asylum-seekers in Greece through ESTIA, the Emergency Support to Integration and Accommodation programme, funded by the European Union Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid.
