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Neighbourhood Social Workers offer a 'ray of light' to poor and vulnerable in Cyprus

Video. How close community contact helps people out of poverty in Cyprus

Updated: 28/05/2026 - 10:52 GMT+2

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the European Commission

As the EU launches its Anti-Poverty Strategy, a programme in Cyprus is offering a 'ray of light' to people facing poverty and social exclusion.

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