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From the life of our projects
“A place where they are heard”: how AMIGA's support group for Ukrainian senior women works
Moving to a foreign country is never easy, but later in life it becomes a real test. For seniors it is especially hard to find a new circle of friends: children and grandchildren are busy all day, the neighbours are strangers, and the language and the city are unfamiliar. That is why support groups for older people are a real lifeline — here they find company and professional support from psychologists.
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Women's circles in a yurt: a spa for the soul
At the Kotlaska community centre in Prague there is a unique place for meetings — a real yurt. Every Wednesday women of different ages, experiences and life stories gather here: Ukrainian and Czech, locals and those who had to leave their homes. They are all brought together by one place and one guide — psychologist Maria Martillaro.
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Modern technologies and creative approaches in psychological support for children and young people: a seminar by AMIGA
On 22 October, the Czech non-profit Agency for Migration and Adaptation AMIGA, z. s. held a seminar on “Modern technologies and creative approaches in psychological support for children and young people”. Psychologists, intercultural workers and other professionals working with children and young people in the Czech Republic were invited, including representatives of Balzám na nervy, Člověk v tísni, ICP, Fokus, the Czech Streetwork Association and many others.
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Peer-to-peer support from AMIGA
It is important for everyone to have a safe space where they can communicate as equals. This matters especially for young people, who are gradually becoming independent from their families and greatly need the support of their peers. Such a place exists in Prague — in the “Radost” building, where AMIGA has set up a space for young people up to the age of 24.
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Helping you grow: mentoring for young people aged 16–24 from AMIGA
Adolescence and early adulthood are a time of searching for oneself, of the first serious decisions and of many doubts. The world can seem huge and unpredictable, and one's own strength sometimes too small for big goals. At such a time it helps to have someone nearby to help you find your way — a mentor. The Czech non-profit AMIGA offers mentoring free of charge.
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“Volunteers with an accent – helping seniors and creating together”
The project “Volunteers with an accent – helping seniors and creating together” has been running successfully for more than 13 years, supporting cooperation between migrants and seniors. Recently we have focused on two main areas: helping Ukrainian and Czech seniors. Today we would like to share what we have achieved in this project over the past year.
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