Help needed for Cypriot organisation

Dear Members,

The Friendship Circle (www.friendshipcircle.eu) has contacted us in need of assistance, specifically under the form of guidance into how they can open a refuge for women who have been domestically abused or women who just need a safe space.

If your organisation has any experience in this field, please contact Leah Riches: leah@friendshipcircle.eu

Many thanks wonderful members for spreading victim support across borders in helping other organisations!

Full message below:

Good evening,

I am writing to you from Friendship Circle. We are a nationwide charity in Cyprus, who help and support children and young adults with special needs (and their families). For the last 2 months we have been focused on helping people affected by COVID-19 with urgent relief (food and essential items).

At this time, where the lock-down measures are starting to lift, we are looking for some advice into how we can open our own refuge for women who have been domestically abused or women who just need a safe space.

As you may know the abuse statistics have risen globally and we would love to help these women stay safe and get their lives back.

If you have any advice or guides as to how we can get started here in Cyprus it would be appreciated as we are eager to help.

Warm Regards,

Leah Riches
Administrative Coordinator 
Friendship Circle