Foundation for Shelter and Support to Migrants

(FSM)

Marsa Open Centre

Public Private Partnership : Experience and Practices

Marsa Open Centre

Staff Compliment

• Full Time Staff = 26

• Part Time Staff = 2

Sections

Management

Services

Maintenance

Accommodation and Coordination

Occupancy

• Total Capacity of 650

• Nationalities = 21 – majority from Somalia and Eritrea

Statuses

• Refugees

• Subsidiary Protection

• Rejects

Services Provided

• Individual Care Plan

• Educational Courses

• Medical/Psycho-Social Support Intervention

• Employment Support

Challenges

• Transitory nature of residents

• Lack of Interest in Integration Measures

• Mental Health (Depression, Substance abuse and violence)

• Inadequate Mainstream Services once residents leave centre

• Sense of Hopelessness and despairs