SYNTHESIS INITIATIVE
SOCIAL CAFE
Building connection, inclusion
and opportunity through community.
Social Cafe is a SYNTHESIS initiative that brings together migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and members of the local community in a warm and inclusive environment. Through conversation, shared experiences and community activities, it creates opportunities for connection, participation and social inclusion.
A PLACE TO CONNECT
Integration begins
with connection.
Social Cafe brings people together in an informal and welcoming environment designed to encourage conversation, participation and a sense of belonging. Through workshops, community gatherings, coffee and shared experiences, participants have opportunities to meet others, exchange perspectives and become more connected to life in Cyprus.
WHAT HAPPENS AT SOCIAL CAFE
Connect
Community gatherings and informal opportunities to meet, talk, share and build relationships.
Learn
Workshops and learning activities that support personal development, practical skills and participation.
Share
Conversation, coffee and dialogue sessions where participants can exchange experiences, perspectives and ideas.
Participate
Opportunities to become more involved in the community build connections and contribute to a more inclusive society..
MORE THAN A CAFE
A platform for
social inclusion.
Social Cafe is more than a place to meet. It creates opportunities for people from different backgrounds to build relationships, participate in community life and develop a stronger sense of belonging.
"Through the Social Cafe, I have seen people who arrived feeling isolated and uncertain regain confidence, build resilience and find a genuine sense of community and belonging."
- Irene Che, Cultural Mediator
OUR STORY
From project to
lasting community.
Social Cafe was first established by SYNTHESIS through the PANPAS project (2019-2021). What began as a project-based initiative has continued beyond its original funding, growing into an ongoing space for connection, participation and community.
Meet Others
Join Workshops
Enjoy Coffee
Build Inclusion
SOCIAL CAFE IN ACTION
Integration Brunch
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Bringing together community members and stakeholders for conversation around migrant integration, social-inclusion, and the role of community-based initiatives.