glocal roots​

Solidarity with people on the move​

OUR SOLUTION: BREAKING THE DEPENDENCY CYCLE BY BUILDING RESILIENCE AND AUTONOMY

We build structures and networks that support displaced people to become resilient, autonomous and self-reliant again!

OUR PROJECTS

GREECE

Samos

Glocal Roots is providing a safe space for women on Samos. The space functions as a living room for women to get away from the camp, be able to rest and get the support they need. 

Athens

A place to engage, learn and integrate.

 

The Hub

Kos

A space to meet, learn and get direct support.

OUR PROJECTS

SWITZERLAND

Glocal Meets – Mentoring for Integration

Canton Thurgau

«Hand in hand from the beginning» – that’s the motto of Glocal Meets project titled Glocal Meets. Through an application we match members of civil society in the canton of Thurgau as mentors to help refugees integrate better.

GLOCAL STEPS

Canton Zürich

Supporting the integration of refugees into the Swiss labour market

GAME CLUB

City of Zürich

Social inclusion through play

SUPPER CLUB

City of Zürich

Where the world comes together at the dinner table​

SUPPER CLUB

City of Basel

Where the world comes together at the dinner table​

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ABOUT US

Glocal Roots was founded in 2017 with the goal of supporting people on the move to become independent again. Our mission is to empower refugees to thrive in their new surroundings.

We are experts in community focused programming and economic empowerment. We currently run three projects in Greece, and four projects in Switzerland.