International Migrants Day

17 January, 2015

For the first time candlelit processions to promote global issues concerning migrants and refugees will take place in towns across Cyprus on Sunday to mark an international day dedicated to the issue.

Cyprus will join countries all over the world holding similar initiatives to mark International Migrants Day on January 18.

The procession is being organised by CARITAS, an amalgamation of over 160 Catholic organisations, which aims to make a real difference to the lives of the poor and disadvantaged worldwide. Events will take place on Sunday in Paphos, Nicosia, Limasol and Larnaca.

Caritas Paphos was created to help the needy and disadvantaged, with emphasis on the local community.

Committee chairman Wendy Burdon said: “We would like as many people as possible to join us on Sunday to express compassion and humanity and bring attention to the main issues affecting many migrants and refugees.”

People of all faiths and denominations will be welcome and are invited to attend and show their support, she said.

For further information please call Wendy Burdon, Chairman of CARITAS Paphos, on +357 99040294.

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Was born and raised in London and first came to North Cyprus as a child where he lived for two and a half years. The Island left a long lasting impression on him, for after travelling the world and experiencing many different cultures and ways of life, Cyprus was always there. Sal, as his friends call him, has always had a passion for Art & Design and studied the subject for over ten years and resulted in him specializing in the design and production of contemporary furniture. He has worked in this field for twenty years now. After not having visited the Island for fifteen years he followed his heart back to North Cyprus, where he’s lived for the last four years. Now Sal works on a creative basis for NC Magazine.