In a course of 12 years the Municipality of Nicosia has implemented a total of 19 social integration programs totaling approximately pound 11 million, the Mayor Constantinos Yiorkadjis said, during the presentation of the results of co-financed social integration projects.
The press conference took place Thursday, according to a press release by the Municipality, and it was followed by the inauguration of the “Joy Park”, the “Rainbow” Children’s Care and Employment Center by the First Lady, Philippa Karsera Christodoulides.
Yiorkadjis in his address noted that the Municipality invests in people and has developed a multi-faceted social policy and managed to offer essential and quality services and actions, even in period of crises.
During the event, certificates were awarded to the entrepreneurs of the Information and Training Center for the Strengthening of Employment and Entrepreneurial Action “KEEAED” who completed their business plan, as well as to the home caregivers who completed the 100 hours of tra
ining for registration as home care service providers of the Social Welfare Services.
In her greeting inaugurating the “Joy Park”, the First Lady said that the provision of care, creative employment, inclusion, equal treatment and improvement of the quality of life of all citizens is a duty for all, regardless of our position.
She also praised the work done by the Municipality and the services it offers.
Source: Cyprus News Agency