METAdrasi

{{Short description|Refugee aid organization in Greece}}

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| founder = Lora Pappa

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METAdrasi – Action for Migration and Development (Greek: ΜΕΤΑδραση - Δράση για τη Μετανάστευση και την Ανάπτυξη), commonly known as METAdrasi (pronounced: metaðɾasi), is a Greek non-profit civil society organisation that promotes the reception and integration of migrants and refugees in Greece.

Its provides interpretation,Smith, Helena (19 August 2019). "[https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/aug/19/greek-ngo-helping-child-refugees-wins-2m-humanitarian-prize Greek NGO helping child refugees wins $2m humanitarian prize]" the protection of unaccompanied and separated children,Mishra, Divya (15 February 2019). Pulitzer Center, "[https://pulitzercenter.org/reporting/greece-unaccompanied-minor-refugees-fall-through-service-gaps In Greece, Unaccompanied Minor Refugees Fall Through Service Gaps]" the support of other vulnerable groups,Jordan, Miriam (14 October 2016). Wall Street Journal, "[https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-american-lawyers-helping-syrian-refugees-1476467232 The American Lawyers Helping Syrian Refugees]" and the education and integration of refugees and migrants.Abdel-Rahim, Sara (23 April 2018). EKathimerini, "[http://www.ekathimerini.com/227898/article/ekathimerini/community/a-refugee-familys-integration-into-greek-education A refugee family’s integration into Greek education]" NOW Map "[https://www.now-map.org/organisation/metadrasi-action_for_migration_and_development METAdrasi - Action for Migration and Development]"

It was founded in December 2009 by Lora Pappa.The Hellenic Initiative (4 April 2019). "[https://www.thehellenicinitiative.org/2019/04/04/the-story-of-lora-pappa-founder-of-metadrasi-action-for-migration-and-development/ The story of Lora Pappa, founder of METAdrasi – Action for Migration and Development]"

METAdrasi was the recipient of the 2015 North-South Prize.

METAdrasi was the recipient of the 2019 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize.Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (19 August 2019). "[https://www.hiltonfoundation.org/news/450-conrad-n-hilton-foundation-announces-metadrasi-a-frontline-refugee-organization-as-2019-recipient-of-2-million-humanitarian-prize Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Announces METAdrasi, a Frontline Refugee Organization, as 2019 Recipient of $2 Million Humanitarian Prize]"