The official data on the funding of Non -Governmental Organizations (NGOs) operating in migration was released by the Minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevrissubmitting a relevant document to Parliament. The evidence shows that the main funding package, height 175 million eurosdistributed to 24 NGOs Through the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (Fund) for the period 2021-2027.
The list of 24 NGOs and the amounts
The list released, in response to a question by “Niki” President Dimitris Natsiou, includes 24 organizations. The grants relate to housing, legal assistance, psychosocial support and integration of refugees and immigrants.
Among the organizations receiving the highest amounts are:
- Catholic Relief Services: €31.804.341,70
- Arsis: €22.481.663,95
- Transition: €20.832.141,54
- COOPTRY – Ecumenical Refugee Program: €20.899.959,44
- AMKE Lesvos Sunflower: €18.412.218,14
- Social Greek direct help: €18.342.749,63
The total amount allocated to NGOs from all sources (Fund, EEA, donations) reaches 192 million euros.
The checkbox is tightened
The most important element of Mr Plevris’ response is the government’s intention to change and do stricter the entire framework for NGO supervision and control.
Changes heralded move on two main axes:
- Stricter criteria for joining the NGO Registrywhich depends on the possibility of funding.
- Intensification of Management and Financial Controls In the already funded organizations.
At the same time, the minister reported his intention to change the framework so that they could be included in funding programs and other bodies other than NGOs.
The government stresses that checks (administrative and on -the -spot) are already implemented and in the event of irregularities, sanctions are imposed, such as amounts of amounts or even withdrawal of funding.