Where can I seek help?

ACCEPT LGBTI Cyprus is an NGO that promotes and supports respect for human rights, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex characteristics, colour, ethnicity, religion, age, disability or any other trait. ACCEPT LGBTQI Cyprus advocates for acceptance, self-acceptance, equality, equity, and simultaneously harmonizing on an equal basis the Cypriot society with issues concerning the LGBTIQ+ community.

Tel: 99 812343

Email: [email protected]

FB: https://www.facebook.com/acceptCyprus

Website: https://accept.cy/home/

African LGBTIQ+ Community Cyprus is a refugee-led, community-based organisation whos mission is to protect and advocate for African LGBTIQ+ refugees and support their integration in Cyprus.

Email: [email protected]
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/african_lgbtiq_cyprus_/

AGAPI is a voluntary organisation in Limassol that supports people in need, including refugees and asylum-seekers in Cyprus. The group operates a Migrant Centre and a Charity Shop in Limassol and provides food and clothes to 200 families monthly. They also offer free language, sewing, computer, and arts & crafts lessons.

AGAPI Cyprus offers immediate material assistance, including provision of food, baby items, clothes, household items, as well as practical guidance, signposting and support for social inclusion.

More information: AGAPI Cyprus

Address: 62 Athanasiou Diakou, Limassol 3032

Tel: 25 212221, 99 774461

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.agapi.org.cy

The All4Aid Community Centre – formerly the OASIS Community Centre – is located in the town centre of Larnaca.

There are various community support programmes for refugees and asylum-seekers in Cyprus offered at the All4Aid Centre, including: Mothers & Babies Care Programme; Food Bank Programme; Shop Programme; Public Health Education & Language Classes Programme; Craft Programme.

All4Aid offers food items; non-food items (clothes, kitchenware, bedding); English & Greek classes; “Women of Worth” skills program in craft-making & sewing; psychosocial support; public health support; support to mothers-to-be with baby packages, baby clothes, hygiene items and baby car seats and guidance on maternal and infant health.

Address: 1 Archepiskopou Leontiou, Larnaca 6021

Tel: 24002266  |  WhatsApp: 96 933018

Email: [email protected]

More info: https://all4aid.org/larnaca-cyprus/  |  https://www.facebook.com/All4AidCyprus/

The Association for the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the Family (ΣΠΑΒΟ / ‘SPAVO’) provides violence prevention services:

• Shelters: Temporary housing for women and children experiencing domestic violence.
• Counseling Services: Psychological support and counseling for victims and perpetrators of domestic violence.
• Helplines:

               24-hour Help Line for victims of domestic violence:1440
24-hour Help Line for victims of trafficking:1497

Address: Kyrenias 178. 2112 Aglantzia, Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel: 22 339001
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://domviolence.org.cy/en/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APHVF/

Caritas Cyprus provides administrative support and humanitarian assistance to migrants and refugees (including guidance and practical help with applications, information provision and cultural mediation), healthcare support, psycho-social support, language classes, clothing, and, if needed, food provision as well as and opportunities for integration, including language classes and social gatherings.

Address: 8 Saint Maron Street, Flat 4, Pafos Gate, Nicosia 1010
Tel: 22 662606  |  99 601260 (English, French, and Greek)  |   99 476101 (Arabic)
Fax: +357 22662656

E-mail:[email protected]
Website: www.caritascyprus.org  |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaritasCyprus/

Caritas Pafos is a small group of volunteers who respond to needs with food and clothing.

Tel: 97 735025

The Committee for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities is a semi-governmental organization focused on persons with intellectual disabilities. The Committee carries out policy overview and offers different services, including handling complaints and consulting services.

Address: 10, 28th October Street, Acropolis, 1680 Nicosia
Tel: 22 871333
Fax: 22 429544
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.cpmental.com.cy/en/contact

With a mission to to support education and research that promote cross-cultural communication, integration, and the inclusion of all citizens, CCIF CY offers Greek and English classes, digital and soft skills workshops, professional guidance to young people and runs various programs including for migrant mothers, GBV workshops, and an e-learning platform.

Address: Kissavou 2, 8021 Pafos
Tel: 99 595385
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ccifcyprus.com

The Cyprus Red Cross Society offers material support (food, clothes, wheelchairs, crutches, disability beds); psychological support (in Nicosia, Pafos & Limassol); support with restoring family links and seminars on psychological first aid.

Address: 3 Kypriakou Erythrou Stavrou Street, 2063 Strovolos, Nicosia
Tel: 22 504400
Fax: 22 666956
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.redcross.org.cy  |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyprusredcross/

In Limassol: 119a Agias Filaxeos, 3087 Limassol  |  Phone: 25 355104

In Larnaca: 4 Griva Digeni Street, 6010 Larnaca. Call first to book an appointment: 24 655080

Cyprus Refugee Council (CyRC) is UNHCR’s partner NGO, and provides free legal advice, social counselling and psychological support to asylum-seekers and refugees in Cyprus. CyRC is able to provide specialised support and advice free of charge on a variety of issues, including asylum procedure, access to the labour market, social and health services, family reunification, and other issues.

CyRC also manages the HelpRefugeesWork platform that supports international protection beneficiaries to search for and find employment.

Address: 9 Stasandrou Street, Flat 401, 1060 Nicosia
Tel: 22 205959  |  Fax: 22 205960
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://cyrefugeecouncil.org/  |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyrefugeecouncil/  |   https://www.facebook.com/HelpRefugeesWork

Cyprus Stop Trafficking is a humanitarian organisation that provides assistance to victims of trafficking.

Telephone Hotline (WhatsApp / Viber): 96 110270
Information Line: 22 771063 or 22 750108
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cystoptrafficking/
Address: 9 Ilioupoleos 1101, Nicosia

The Dignity Centre Nicosia, run by Refugee Support Europe, is a community centre for refugees and people seeking asylum. Established in 2019, it offers stability, routine and a space of solidarity and welcome, where people can reclaim their agency and take the next step. At the Dignity Market, new arrivals can choose food and hygiene items just like a normal shopping experience. Additionally, the Dignity Centre provides practical support, including help with bureaucratic procedures, such as opening a bank account, accessing the job market and assistance with writing their CVs. The Dignity Centre also offer comprehensive assistance to help people navigate and access other services.

Dignity Market: Free shop providing food and hygiene items

Helpdesk Assistance: Support with essential bureaucratic processes including: Labour Card applications/ renewals and CV creation/updates; CY Login registration and Medical Card applications; opening a bank account and Tax number applications.

Information Hub: Community space with guidance on services and activities provided by other NGOs and government departments.

Address: 17 Perikleous Street, 1010 Nicosia  |  Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 17:00
Telephone: 99 173967
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DignityCentreNicosia
Website: The Dignity Centre Nicosia

Generation for Change CY (GFC) is a grassroots non-profit organisation composed of individuals of different backgrounds working together and striving for a diverse and inclusive society where everyone has equal access to opportunities in Cyprus. Generation for Change CY is committed to positive social change through supporting vulnerable and marginalised communities – including but not limited to persons of low socioeconomic status, refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, and any persons facing discrimination. They seek to harness the power of diversity to advocate a fair and inclusive society. Some of Generation for Change CY’s services include Greek and English language classes, employment and digital skills-related workshops, sports and cultural activities for children and youth, and humanitarian assistance including food, clothes and other essential items.

Address: Konstantinou Palaiologou 48, Nicosia 1015, Cyprus  |  Empowerment Centre: 43 Themistokli Dervi, Nicosia
Tel: 22 100794  /  95 967112
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:  Generation For Change CY  |  Facebook: @GenerationForChangeCY

HFC works for promoting and protecting the rights of children, including unaccompanied children and minors who reside in Cyprus. Services include: Foster care services; Children’s House for cases of child sexual abuse; Free counselling for children and parents/guardians.

Helplines:

24-Hour Hotline for missing children: 116000

European Child & Youth Helpline: 116 111

24-Hour Helpline for children and guardians: 1466

Address: 46 Griva Digeni Avenue, Cosmos Tower, 5th Floor, 1080 Nicosia
Tel: 22 103234
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.uncrcpc.org

IPF Foundation is committed to enhancing people’s status and quality of life all over Cyprus by strengthening communities, providing food baskets, education, job opportunities. IPF also has a charity shop where they sell various items, including clothes, shoes, household items and furniture.

Address: 13 Iras Street, 6057 Larnaca
Tel: 96496521
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/IPFEU/

KISA provides free information, support, advocacy and mediation services to migrants and refugees, as well as victims of trafficking and racism. KISA’s actions include: Documentation and awareness-raising; provision of free services; strategic litigation; cooperation and networking.

Address: 2 Aristidou Street, 1015 Nicosia
Telephone: 22 878181  |  WhatsApp: 99 098189
Fax: 22 773039
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.kisa.org.cy

The Learning Refuge located in Pafos is a volunteer-run community centre that supports refugees and asylum-seekers in Cyprus. They offer educational and family-oriented activities, including informal language classes and support with practical skills such as sewing and art classes. The Learning Refuge also offers support to families through donations including food, children’s items, clothes and furniture.

Address: 30 Alexandrou Papagou Avenue, 8027 Pafos
Telephone: 99 595385
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learningrefuge/

The Limassol Multipurpose Social Services Center Saint John the Merciful provides food, psychosocial support and therapeutic services and family guidance. It also runs Amalthia – a child protection and employment centre providing care and employment services to single parent families, as well as services to the elderly, and to persons living with physical disabilities and mental health conditions.

Address: 4 Kanari Street, 3304 Limassol
Tel: 25 341894
Website: https://polidinamo-agiosioannis.org.cy/

Mission Solidarity CY is a grassroots non-profit organisation dedicated to standing in solidarity and empowering vulnerable and marginalized social groups through humanitarian assistance, education & empowerment, civic engagement and advocacy.

Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +357 96 076646
Web: https://missionsolidarity.org/  |  Facebook

The Nicosia Municipality Multifunctional Foundation (Polydynamo Kentro Lefkosias) provide life-long learning, education, psychosocial support and community activities.

Address: Nikiforou Foka 40, 1016 Nicosia
Tel: 22797850 and 22797860
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicosiaMunicipalityMultifunctionalFoundation/

NIMA Support and Therapy Centre provides psychological support to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 09.00-18.00

For information and appointments:
Tel: 22 757495  |  99 611455
E-mail: [email protected]

Grassroots, community-led organisation aiming to address the lack of safe, inclusive spaces for LGBTQIA+ people in Cyprus. It builds networks of solidarity, empowerment, and visibility through events, local initiatives, collaborations, and cultural projects that amplify queer voices. Queer Collective has also built a resource of Community Recommended Professionals, including doctors, therapists, lawyers and specialists – a directory of LGBTQIA+ inclusive professionals across the island.

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://[email protected]/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queercollectivecy/

Saint Paul’s Anglican Church in Nicosia offers material and community support to individuals and families in need, including refugees and asylum-seekers. The Church offers ready meals every first Monday of each month at 15:00 (no registration needed). They also provide food packages to asylum-seekers (registration required).

Website: https://stpaulsnicosia.com/  |  Facebook:  Saint Paul’s Anglican Church
Tel: 22 445221
Address: 2  Grigoriou Afxentiou Street, 1096  Nicosia

The Social Supermarket Programme offers food packages to people in need at the Multifunctional Centre (Polydynamo) for Social Activities and Welfare of Larnaka Municipality on weekdays between 07:30 and 14:00. Prior application and assessment by the Larnaca Municipality is required.

Address: 62 Faneromenis, 6025 Larnaca
Tel: 24 822823

The ‘SXEDIA’ Project of the Municipality of Limassol offers immediate care to people in vulnerable circumstances; services include: hot bath, snacks, a place to rest and shelter from extreme weather. The project also offers employment & housing counseling and psychosocial support.

Address: Domnitsas Lanitou Kavounidou, 3116 Limassol
Tel: 25 347878
Website: www.limassol.org.cy/el/sxedia

Solidarity Network Hub is run by the Nicosia Municipality Multifunctional Foundation (Polidinamo Kentro Lefkosias) and offers career counselling, accounting services, child care and child protection services and psychosocial support.

Address: Chrysaliniotissis 30-32, 1017 Nicosia
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 22 797870 or 22 797850
Website: https://solidarity.nicosia.org.cy/

Step Up Stop Slavery is an NGO that works to disrupt trafficking and modern slavery through multi-disciplinary collaboration, trauma-informed education and survivor support.

Address: 24 Grigoriou Xenopoulou Street, Office 102, 1st Floor, 1061 Nicosia
Tel: 96 674212
Facebook: www.facebook.com/stepupstop
Website: www.stepupstopslavery.org/about

Syrians in Cyprus supports the Syrian community in Cyprus. It offers free guidance on asylum and residence, employment rights, digital banking, learning and integration opportunities. They issue publications in Arabic, Greek and English. Services and participation are free of charge.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/cyprussyrians
Website: www.cyprussyrians.com
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 99363575

Tap Seu Pouh is a refugee-led, community-based organisation that works to foster unity, dialogue, and empathy through cultural, social and advocacy initiatives and activities. Tap Seu Pouh works with refugees, migrants and vulnerable groups and promotes inclusive and balanced societies where diversity is celebrated and every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

Tel: 96 464701
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://tapseupouh.org/
Social media: https://www.instagram.com/tapseupouh/  |  Tap Seu Pouh on Facebook

Vela provides humanitarian assistance to individuals and families in crisis, ensuring access to basic needs such as food, shelter, medical care, and safety. Vela also creates safe and inclusive environments where children can recover from psychological trauma, regain their self-confidence, and develop the skills they need for long-term social and economic integration.

Address: 24 Asklipiou, 3016, Limassol
Tel: 99 386903
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://velacyprus.ngo/

Wellspring Association in Limassol offers individual support for survivors of human trafficking, asylum seekers, refugees and women from otherwise vulnerable backgrounds.

More info: http://www.wellspringcyprus.com  |  www.facebook.com/wellspringcyprus

ZERO Food Waste Cyprus is a community initiative collecting surplus food and distributing it to individuals in need for free. They accept volunteers who wish to assist with collection and distribution.

Location: Farmers’ Market, next to OXI roundabout, Nicosia.
Schedule: Every Saturday, approximately 16:00 (after the market closes).
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: Zero Food Waste Cyprus