1946

UNICEF is created by resolution 57(I) of the United Nations General Assembly on 11 December 1946 to provide supplies and assistance to children after World War II. Originally known as the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, UNICEF starts as a temporary relief fund of the United Nations. As such, it is entitled to use the UN logo.

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https://www.unicef.org/about-unicef/unicef-logo-history

Members of ICON Greece visited Riace global village, where about 3.000 refugees reside in an almost abandoned village. ICON Greece was invited by NGO Darsana Terranga which has affiliates with local authorities and residents. The visit in Riace and the working meetings with partners were the most interesting and challenging projects ICON Greece implemeted.

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Target groups:

  • Educators and trainers employed in formal and non formal education
  • The target groups are young people 13-35 years old, especially from rural or geographically remote areas, with financial problems including minorities, youth workers and educators.
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Inclusion in COmmuNity

Address: Rodos, Greece P.C. 85100

Email: info@icongreece.gr   

PIC 896822425

ICON Greece (Inclusion in COmmuNity) was initiated as an informal group of educators and students aiming to enhance inclusion in the school community –for students with special skills and / or different cultural backgrounds.

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  • Inclusion in community regardless of the images and stereotypes that each group has of each other
  • Inclusion of individuals together with invisible families and friends who support them
  • Promotion of empathy and respect for people of all backgrounds and abilities
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The term ‘diversity management’ refers to the adequate and effective management of differences through:

• knowledge

• dynamic skills

• creative mind-set (ability to see things from different angles)

• and without rigid prejudgement (Ting-Toomey and Chung, 2004)

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The term ‘diversity’ refers to the non-homogeneity among the members of a society (individuals and/or groups) from a cultural, social, political, economic, or any other perspective. As a consequence, the definition of diversity can vary.

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