The project WASH CCAC’s Operation is implemented under the Bilateral Fund of the “Asylum and Migration” programme in Greece by the Reception and Identification Service (RIS) in collaboration with Dråpen i Havet (DiH).
The “Asylum and Migration” programme, which addresses urgent needs related to the reception and registration of asylum seekers as well as the accommodation of vulnerable groups in Greece, is funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. It was allocated a total budget of 50,598.00 euros in October 2024 and will be carried out over 6 months, from 01/11/2024 to 30/04/2025.
The purpose of the project is to share expertise and provide relevant training to RIS field staff to improve the management of WASH facilities and contingency planning. This is carried out by A Drop in the Ocean/Dråpen i Havet (DiH) in the Controlled Accommodation Centers on the Aegean islands, particularly those with limited access to WASH facilities and services.
The project is divided into three parts, aiming to analyze the current WASH framework and establish a unified operational protocol based on population flow and emergency needs. A key aspect of the intervention is training staff in WASH methodologies to ensure equal access for all beneficiaries. The three actions are as follows:
The first work package involves deploying DiH staff to CCACs on Lesvos, Samos, Chios, and Kos to strengthen cooperation and mobility between DiH, the Ministry, and RIS staff. This will build a shared understanding and innovative approaches based on DiH’s fair, sustainable, and humanitarian practices to improve hygiene conditions and contingency planning within WASH working groups.
The second work package entails DiH staff working closely with relevant field staff from the Ministry, national and local stakeholders, and civil society organizations. Together, they will map how services in the camps operate and develop standard procedures to improve and adapt these. This includes creating plans to handle sudden increases in the number of migrants and asylum seekers in the camps on the islands.
The third work package involves organizing four WASH-focused workshops and follow-up training sessions as needed, led by DiH staff. The goal is to enhance the skills of RIS technical field and office staff. This will be done with contributions from DiH staff, field experts, and interested academic institutions, connecting practical experience with theory to ensure the sustainability of the new standard procedures.
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