Intercultural Street Festival

Intercultural Street Festival

Our Flavors for Change workshops and food events travelled to Limassol this November! We joined the Intercultural Festival of Kourion, organized by the Municipality, where we had the chance to share two beautiful cooking experiences with the community.

First, we hosted a Syrian mahalepi live demonstration, showcasing a traditional dessert loved across the region. Then, we invited participants into a hands-on cooking lab, where together we prepared Riz bel Bazal, a comforting dish of rice with green peas, chicken, and beef. A total of 350+ portions of food and dessert where then shared with the festival’s participants.

A huge thank you to the Kourion of Ipsonas for the invitation and warm hospitality 🧡

Co-funded by the EU, the workshop is part of the “Flavors for Change” project by Solidarity Action, supported by Mission Solidarity.

Kofinou Reception Center ​

Kofinou Reception Center

Every Friday morning, refugee women in Kofinou reception center come together to learn, share and support each other. The space is full of conversation, questions, and moments of discovery.

We’ve been working on practical digital skills, everyday tasks and tools that can help with future opportunities. Each session is hands-on and shaped by what the women want to explore.

It’s been inspiring to see everyone growing more confident week by week.

Event Announcement

Cameroonian Food & Culture

Join us on Saturday, 22 November at 12:30, in the old town of Nicosia for a beautiful gathering celebrating the flavours and traditions of Cameroon! A Cameroonian refugee will be cooking traditional dishes for everyone to enjoy. Food will be served at 13:30.

The event is completely free and open to all !🥘

Co-funded by the EU, this workshop is part of the “Flavors for Change” project by Solidarity Action, supported by Mission Solidarity and Caritas Cyprus.

Intercultural Street Festival in Ipsonas

Intercultural Street Festival in Ipsonas

This Sunday, 09 November 2025, we’ll be joining the Intercultural Street Festival in Ipsonas, Limassol 🌍

A Syrian refugee chef will guide us through the preparation of Mahalepi and afterwards we’ll be cooking together a comforting Syrian dish, Riz bel Bazalia, a flavorful rice meal with beef or chicken, green peas and toasted nuts.

Come to cook, taste and learn new cultures!
@kourionmunicipality

Co-funded by the EU, this workshop is part of the “Flavors for Change” project by Solidarity Action, supported by Mission Solidarity.

Youth European Parliament Training – Italy Trip

Youth European Parliament

During the Youth European Parliament (YEP) training in Italy, we at Mission Solidarity CY had the opportunity to share our work and present the case of Cyprus, discussing how policies affect refugees on the ground.

Our goal was to help young people interested in politics look beyond the numbers and understand how policies truly shape people’s everyday lives.

The training brought together 35 participants from Italy, Portugal, Cyprus, Turkey, Lithuania, Slovakia, and Bulgaria, fostering an inspiring exchange of ideas and perspectives.

Seeing their empathy and engagement gave us hope for a generation that values understanding, dialogue and solidarity.

Thank you to @prolocofoglianise for the opportunity.

Big Thank You to Mighty Kitchen

Big Thank you to Mighty Kitchen

A heartfelt thank you to @themightykitchen for their generous donation of 280 kilos of plant-based chicken!

Combining our powers, Mission Solidarity, through its humanitarian program and the @cyprusrefugeecouncil through its social work, are ensuring this food reaches people in need, with over 130 kilos already distributed.