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Continued Presence and Multifaceted Action of the co-financed Project “Migrant Information Centers (MIC)”

The Migrant Information Centers (MIC) – AMIF/S02/2024/7 continue their dynamic presence from 07/10/2024, providing comprehensive support to migrants and beneficiaries of international protection residing in Cyprus. The project is co-funded by the European Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund and the Republic of Cyprus, and is implemented by the University of Nicosia in collaboration with the research organization CARDET.

The activities of the Centers go beyond the provision of personalised services. They include informative seminars and empowerment workshops, partnerships with public and private entities, NGOs and associations of migrant. These initiatives foster social cohesion, promote intercultural understanding and improve service access.

MIC recent initiatives are:

  • Mental health awareness event within a community football tournament in Nicosia, in collaboration with DreamBig Ira, aiming to empower the Cameroonian community and promote mutual support and acceptance.

  • A weekly radio broadcast with guest speakers who share personal migration stories and on-the-ground experiences.

  • Participation in the ‘World Refugee Day Festival”, organized by the Cyprus Refugee Council and “Bridges for Tomorrow”, with MIC representatives being directly involved with the community, informing visitors about available services, and contributed to raising awareness around integration processes.

  • A public lecture on Labour Rights, co-organized with the Cyprus Refugee Council, providing asylum seekers and refugees with crucial information on their rights and responsibilities in the workplace.

  • Hosting of Social Work professionals from Caritas Germany under the ERASMUS program, as part of an exchange of experiences and best practices.

Such activities promote an inclusive society, with equal access to information and opportunities for all, helping to deepen the understanding of the experiences, challenges, and needs of our beneficiaries, while reinforcing our shared commitment to the project’s mission.

The presence of MIC Centres in five districts across Cyprus — Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos, and Famagusta — reaffirms the programme’s dedication to providing immediate, holistic, and participatory support, with flexibility and respect toward the people it serves.