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In 1960 it was founded under the name \"Psychopedagogical Center\". Thanks to the coordinated efforts of its volunteers and benefactors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1964<\/div><\/div>
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In 1964, it was founded as a limited liability company under the name \"Limassol Foundation for the Protection of Retarded Persons\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1980<\/div><\/div>
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In 1980 it was renamed ''Agios Stefanos'', a non-profit, voluntary organization<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1993<\/div><\/div>
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In 1993, it acquired a privately owned property, of 2500 sq m. The private property houses the Institute and the administration offices of the organization, (Spyrou Kyprianou Avenue, Limassol).<\/p>\n

In 1993, the Day Center was created; a place for career and technical education, skills training and entertainment for people with intellectual disabilities who live with their families.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1996<\/div><\/div>
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In 1996, \u00abAgios Stefanos\u00bb joined the YKE (Social Welfare Services) program. It created the first Social Integration Residence(KKE1) where 5 people lived together, work under constant supervision and trained in dealing with their daily needs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1998<\/div><\/div>
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In 1998, an innovative employment program was launched within the organized framework of the structure. This is a personalised guidance with support for people with disabilities in the labour market with the Social Inclusion Department.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1999<\/div><\/div>
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In 1999, the Second Social Integration residence was opened (KKE2).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2013<\/div><\/div>
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In 2013, time came for the new housing and the third Social Integration Residence (KKE3) opened its doors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2020<\/div><\/div>
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In 2020, it creates the fourth Social Integration Residence (KKE4) with people who do not work, but attend the daily programs of the Day Center.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2021<\/div><\/div>
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In 2021, it implements the Productive Protected Work method of Organic Soap and operates a social enterprise, an electronic shop selling products and crafts made by people who attend the program of the Day Center(e-shop)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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