What METAdrasi does

METAdrasi is a Greek civil non-profit company (αστική μη κερδοσκοπική εταιρεία, registration ΓΕΜΗ 146990901000) founded in December 2009 and headquartered in Tavros, Athens, that delivers humanitarian and social services to refugees, migrants, unaccompanied minors, and vulnerable adults in Greece. The organization operates four core service lines: (1) Interpretation Services across government, healthcare, legal, and asylum-procedure settings with a roster of more than 350 trained interpreters; (2) Protection of Unaccompanied Children, including escorting missions, the Guardianship Network, foster care placement, the 1stop4homeless Protection Network, and supported independent living; (3) Education and Integration, comprising non-formal educational centers on Lesvos, Chios, Samos, and Kos, language courses, sports programmes, and the Ready for Business entrepreneurship track; and (4) Protection of Vulnerable Groups, including legal support, the 24/7 hotline for unaccompanied minors, HELIOS+ integration support, and the Stepping Stone employment counselling programme. Operational presence spans a 38-vehicle fleet across Athens, Thessaloniki, and the Aegean islands, with mainland extension to Kalamata, Serres, Larisa, and Veria, alongside activity in Cyprus. Service infrastructure is human-mediated with no proprietary software platform described; ISO 9001 certification governs process quality.

The business model is donor-funded rather than commercial: beneficiaries receive all services free of charge. Funding sources include international institutional donors (UNHCR, UNICEF, IOM, EU Asylum Migration and Integration Fund via the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum), bilateral government donors (Iceland, Swiss Embassy, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UK Aid), Greek philanthropic foundations (Bodossakis, John S. Latsis, The Hellenic Initiative, Trafigura Foundation, Kahane Foundation, The People's Trust), corporate in-kind partners (IKEA Greece, Auchan/AB Vasilopoulos, Blue Star Ferries, G4S, DESMOS), the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation humanitarian award, and individual donations and volunteers. Distribution is direct-to-consumer with referrals flowing from EKKA, Police Directorates, the Public Prosecutor's Offices, the Greek Asylum Service, hospitals, and partner NGOs. METAdrasi is a member of Family for Every Child, FEANTSA, and the European Guardianship Network, embedding it in cross-EU standard-setting for guardianship and homelessness policy.

Cumulative operational outcomes through August 2024 include 28,929 unaccompanied minors and vulnerable cases safely transferred via 9,500+ escort missions, 14,000+ children supported through guardianship since 2014, and 113 foster placements through 2022. Headcount of 501-1,000 and an ISO 9001-certified process stack are consistent with a scaled, mature operating model rather than an early-stage venture.

Name

METAdrasi

Legal name

METAdrasi - Δράση για τη Μετανάστευση και την Ανάπτυξη

Website

https://metadrasi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Greek civil non-profit founded in December 2009 delivering interpretation, unaccompanied child protection, education, and vulnerable-group services for refugees and migrants across Greece (mainland and Aegean islands) and Cyprus, funded by UNHCR, UNICEF, EU AMIF, and major Greek foundations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Child and Youth Services (624110), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Diaspora, Family Reunification & Case Management Services (BPADAHAM), Resettlement, Relocation & Repatriation Support (BPADAHAD), Migrant & Refugee Legal Aid and Documentation Services (BPADAHAE), Homestay Placement & Host Family Management (EDAIALAC)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Refugee support services
• Interpretation services
• Child protection services
• Social integration programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Távros

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. International Institutional Funding: Primary revenue source from international institutional donors and international organizations including UNHCR, UNICEF, European Asylum Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF), National Development Programme, EU co-financing, and bilateral government donors (Iceland, Switzerland Embassy, France Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UK Aid).
2. Private Foundations and NGOs: Funding from private foundations and charitable organizations including Bodossakis Foundation, John S. Latsis Foundation, The Hellenic Initiative, Julius Baer Foundation, Trafigura Foundation, Kahane Foundation, LDS Charities, Pro Victimis, and others supporting specific programs.
3. Corporate and Individual Donations: In-kind support, in-kind donations, and voluntary contributions from Greek corporations, businesses, and individual citizens.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

METAdrasi is a Greek non-profit civil company providing free humanitarian services to refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and unaccompanied minors in Greece. Its core service lines are (1) multilingual interpretation across hospitals, courts and asylum services; (2) protection of unaccompanied and separated children through guardianship, escort missions, foster care, supported independent living and emergency shelters; (3) education and integration through non-formal education centers, language courses, entrepreneurship and employment programmes; and (4) protection of vulnerable groups via hotlines, mobile support units, intercultural mediation in health, and legal support. All services are delivered at no cost to beneficiaries and funded by grants and donations from institutional and private donors.

Product overview

METAdrasi (ΜΕΤΑδραση) is a Greek non-profit civil company (registration number ΓΕΜΗ 146990901000) founded in December 2009, specializing in migration support and refugee integration. The organization operates as a multi-service NGO providing four core service lines: (1) Interpretation Services (Διερμηνεία) for refugees and migrants across Greece; (2) Protection of Unaccompanied Children including escorting missions, a Guardianship Network, foster care, shelter facilities, and supported independent living; (3) Education and Integration including non-formal educational centers, language courses, and the Ready for Business entrepreneurship programme; and (4) Protection of Vulnerable Groups including legal support, the 1stop4homeless centre, mobile support units, and the Stepping Stone employment counselling. The organization also provides intercultural mediation in health sectors and operates accommodation facilities in Chios and Samos. All services are delivered without charge to beneficiaries and are funded through institutional donors, foundations, and individual supporters.

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Products and services

• Interpretation Services (Διερμηνεία) Training and deployment of multilingual interpreters to facilitate refugees' and migrants' access to healthcare, asylum procedures, courts and public administration across Greece.
• Escorting Missions for Unaccompanied Children Safe escorted transfer of unaccompanied minors and vulnerable adults from detention centres, reception facilities or homelessness to appropriate accommodation, with trained escorts preventing smuggler approaches and informing beneficiaries of their rights.
• Guardianship Network for Unaccompanied Minors Trained guardians provide personalized support to unaccompanied children, ensuring access to asylum procedures, hospital care, education, psychosocial development and family reunification.
• Foster Care Programme for Unaccompanied Children Foster care programme placing unaccompanied refugee children with screened and trained Greek families, providing ongoing support to foster carers and children.
• Protection Network for Unaccompanied Minors in Homelessness Integrated homelessness response for unaccompanied minors combining the 1stop4homeless Support Center (individualized legal and psychosocial support), a Mobile Support Unit (emergency supplies and outreach in Athens), and a Shelter for Minors at Risk (overnight safe accommodation).
• Supported Independent Living Programme Semi-independent housing with professional support for unaccompanied minors and young adults aged 18+ transitioning out of shelter care.
• Non-Formal Educational Centers Non-formal education centers on Lesvos, Chios, Samos and Kos offering Greek and English language courses, sports, creative activities, computer literacy and cultural integration programmes for refugees and migrants.
• Ready for Business Entrepreneurship Programme Entrepreneurship programme supporting refugees and asylum seekers in developing business plans, providing business consulting, legal and tax support, and connections to funding sources.
• Road to Integration Driving Licence Programme Programme enabling refugees and migrants to obtain truck and car driving licences to support employment and social integration.
• Stepping Stone Employment Counselling Employment counselling connecting refugees and migrants with job opportunities, career guidance and employer engagement.
• HELIOS+ Helpline Helpline providing information on employment, housing, education and integration support services for refugees and migrants.
• Intercultural Mediation in Health Sector Intercultural mediation services provided in healthcare settings across the South Aegean Region, facilitating communication between migrant patients and medical staff in hospitals.
• Together in Sport Programme Sports and athletic activities programme promoting physical and mental wellbeing of minor refugees and asylum seekers in open reception facilities.
• Legal Support Services Legal assistance for refugees, migrants and vulnerable groups covering asylum applications, family reunification and administrative documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 28,929 unaccompanied minors and vulnerable cases safely transferred through 9,500+ escort missions (May 2011–August 2024)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• PRAKSISmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023PRAKSIS is the supporting partner in the National Guardianship System programme coordinated by METAdrasi (coordinating partner), funded by the Asylum Migration and Integration Fund 2021-2027, aimed at upholding the institution of guardianship for unaccompanied minors in Greece.
• IRC (International Rescue Committee)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIRC collaborates with METAdrasi on protection programs for refugees and migrants in Greece.
• G4SminorOthersG4S provides security services supporting METAdrasi's accommodation facilities for refugees.
• Auchan / AB VasilopoulosminorOthersGreek retail chain providing in-kind food donations for METAdrasi's accommodation centers.
• IKEA GreeceminorOthersIKEA Greece provides furniture and household items for METAdrasi's shelters and accommodation centers.
• Blue Star FerriesminorOthersBlue Star Ferries supports METAdrasi through in-kind transport services for island operations.
• DESMOS (Greek Food Banking Network)minorOthersDESMOS coordinates food donation logistics for METAdrasi's accommodation centers.
• Family for Every ChildmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETAdrasi is a member of Family for Every Child, a global alliance of local civil society organizations working together to ensure more children grow up safe and protected within families. Through this network, METAdrasi shares good practices, conducts research, and advocates for better child protection policies.
• FEANTSA (European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETAdrasi is a member of FEANTSA, the only major European network focusing exclusively on homelessness at European level. FEANTSA monitors homelessness and policy-making, and its ultimate goal is to end homelessness in Europe.
• European Guardianship Network (EGN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETAdrasi is a member of the European Guardianship Network which aims to promote professional guardianship and improve standards for guardians and the rights of unaccompanied and separated children across Europe.
• Chef Christoforos Peskias (Balthazar Restaurant)minorOthersChef Christoforos Peskias provided an apprenticeship opportunity for METAdrasi beneficiary Abdul Koroma at his Balthazar restaurant, facilitating the young refugee's entry into the culinary profession.
• National Centre for Social Solidarity (EKKA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETAdrasi cooperates with EKKA (National Centre for Social Solidarity) for escort missions of unaccompanied minors and the placement of children in accommodation facilities.
• Asylum Service (Greece)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETAdrasi provides interpretation services to the Greek Asylum Service, facilitating asylum seekers' access to international protection procedures.
• Greek Police Directorates and Public Prosecutor's OfficescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETAdrasi cooperates with Police Directorates and Public Prosecutor's Offices across Greece for escort missions and protection of unaccompanied minors.
• Greek Ministry of Migration and AsylumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETAdrasi implements the 'Strengthening protection systems for unaccompanied migrant children and vulnerable women' programme funded by the National Development Programme through the Special Coordination and Management Service for Migration and Home Affairs of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Norwegian Refugee Council: International displacement-focused NGO active in Greece providing legal aid, education, and shelter for refugees. Closely comparable service mix and beneficiary focus.
• HIAS: International refugee protection agency providing legal aid, resettlement, and integration services, including operations in Greece. Comparable mission on refugee protection and case management.
• Danish Refugee Council: International humanitarian organization providing protection, durable solutions, and basic needs to refugees and displaced persons globally, including active operations in Greece on unaccompanied minors and legal aid. Same displacement-services category and similar service lines.
• International Rescue Committee: Major humanitarian NGO operating across the refugee response in Greece, delivering protection, education, and economic recovery programs. Listed as a confirmed partner and competes for similar EU/institutional funding streams.
• Refugee Support Aegean: Greek NGO that provides legal aid and protection to refugees and migrants in Greece, including unaccompanied minors. Directly comparable as a domestic peer focused on asylum support, interpretation, and case management.
• Caritas Hellas: Greek affiliate of an international Catholic NGO network delivering social services (food, shelter, integration) to refugees and vulnerable groups in Greece. Operates as a domestic peer in the same refugee-support category.
• PRAKSIS: Greek non-profit providing social and medical services to vulnerable populations, including refugees and the homeless. Confirmed supporting partner of METAdrasi in the National Guardianship System programme and a direct Greek NGO peer.
• Save the Children Greece: Greece affiliate of a major international NGO operating child protection, education, and shelter programs for refugee and migrant children. Directly comparable to METAdrasi's unaccompanied minors and education programming.

Broad incumbents

• UNHCR Greece: UN Refugee Agency leading the refugee response in Greece and a major institutional funder and convener; engages across the entire protection landscape. Functions as both a system steward and a key donor that commissions METAdrasi services.
• International Organization for Migration (IOM) Greece: UN migration agency operating in Greece with programs on assisted voluntary return, relocation, and integration support. Comparable institutional reach and migration mandate; also a confirmed funding partner of METAdrasi.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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