CITY OF ATHENS RECEPTION AND SOLIDARITY CENTER (KYADA)

KYADA’s mission is to provide support for the vulnerable populations by addressing poverty, exclusion, and social isolation. Through its facilities, the City of Athens Reception and Solidarity Center provides services for approximately 26,000 citizens every month.

The Center was established by Presidential Decree 289/1999 with the name “City of Athens Homeless Reception Centre, approved as an Internal Service Organization (Government Gazette 304 issue Β / 8-3-2005), and began its operation in November 2005. Today, the Center operates under the name City of Athens Reception and Solidarity Centre (K.Y.A.D.A.) according to the latest publication of the Internal Service Organization (Government Gazette 995B / 30-6-2010).

The mission of K.Y.A.D.A. is:

The services of K.Y.A.D.A include:

Board of Directors

Τζίνη Γεννηματά Πρόεδρος ΚΥΑΔΑ

Internal structure

K.Y.A.D.A. is divided into four departments, providing:

K.Y.A.D.A. is the central pillar of the city’s social solidarity services. The headquarters and facilities are located in the heart of Athens and accessible to all so that the people who provide help are close to those who seek it.

The Board of Directors consists of the President, appointed by the Mayor, the Vice President, and members originating from all the parties represented at the Athens City Council.

For the better resolution of specific issues, the Board of Directors authorizes an executive committee.

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