Refugees have survived a lot to get to here. They arrive with next to nothing, and face a new set of challenges to rebuild their lives. What can you do to help?
Bulgaria
Czech Republic
Hungary
Poland
Romania
Slovenia
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I can help by becoming a volunteer tutor to refugee children Contact Nathaniel Broekman, at the Cooperation for Voluntary Service Bulgaria on +359 (0) 2 989 98 46 Email: office@cvs-bg.org.
I can help by donating clothes, toys and books to refugees Contact Linda Awanis at the Council for Refugee Women in Bulgaria on +359 (0) 2 81 64 729 or at e-mail: l.awanis@redcross.bg
I can help by transporting donated goods for refugees Contact Zvezda Vankova at Multi-kulti at e-mail: info@MultiKultiKitchen.org.
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I can accompany refugees to the local authorities and help them communicate and arrange their official matters Contact META o.s. - Counseling and Information Center for Young Migrants on +420 777 756 858 or at kutilova@meta-os.cz; Burma Center Prague at merhaut@burma-center.org or info@burma-center.org
I can teach refugees the Czech language Contact the Centre for Integration of Foreigners on +420 222 360 452 or at alena.vankova@cicpraha.org or dobrovolnici@cicpraha.org; InBaze Berkat o.s. on +420 733 570 026 or at tuckova@inbaze.cz; Organization for Aid to Refugees o.s. on +420 284 683 714 or at bara.kousalova@opu.cz; Poradna pro integraci on +420 224 216 758 or at lenka.laugesen@p-p-i.cz; Burma Center Prague at merhaut@burma-center.org or info@burma-center.org
I can help refugees find a job Contact the Centre for Integration of Foreigners on +420 222 360 452 or at alena.vankova@cicpraha.org or dobrovolnici@cicpraha.org; InBaze Berkat o.s. on +420 733 570 026 or at tuckova@inbaze.cz; Organization for Aid to Refugees o.s. on +420 284 683 714 or at petr.krejcir@opu.cz
I can help refugees find an apartment Contact InBaze Berkat o.s. on +420 733 570 026 or at tuckova@inbaze.cz
I can tutor refugee children on school subjects Contact the Centre for Integration of Foreigners on +420 222 360 452 or at alena.vankova@cicpraha.org or dobrovolnici@cicpraha.org; InBaze Berkat o.s. on +420 733 570 026 or at tuckova@inbaze.cz; META o.s. - Counseling and Information Center for Young Migrants on +420 777 756 858 or at kutilova@meta-os.cz; Poradna pro integraci on +420 224 216 758 or at lenka.laugesen@p-p-i.cz; Organization for Aid to Refugees o.s. on +420 284 683 714 or at bara.kousalova@opu.cz; Burma Center Prague at merhaut@burma-center.org or info@burma-center.org
I can teach refugees computer and internet skills Contact META o.s. - Counseling and Information Center for Young Migrants on +420 777 756 858 or at kutilova@meta-os.cz; Poradna pro integraci on +420 224 216 758 or at lenka.laugesen@p-p-i.cz
I can donate Czech language textbooks Contact the Centre for Integration of Foreigners on +420 222 360 452 or at alena.vankova@cicpraha.org or dobrovolnici@cicpraha.org
I can provide refugees with coaching for the driving licence exam Contact Burma Center Prague at merhaut@burma-center.org or info@burma-center.org
I can help refugees get to know their new surroundings Contact the Centre for Integration of Foreigners on +420 222 360 452 or at alena.vankova@cicpraha.org or dobrovolnici@cicpraha.org; InBaze Berkat o.s. on +420 733 570 026 or at tuckova@inbaze.cz
I can volunteer as an interpreter for refugees Contact META o.s. - Counseling and Information Center for Young Migrants on +420 777 756 858 or at kutilova@meta-os.cz
I can tutor adult refugees in English Contact Poradna pro integraci on +420 224 216 758 or at lenka.laugesen@p-p-i.cz
I can help refugees move into a new apartment Contact InBaze Berkat o.s. on +420 733 570 026 or at tuckova@inbaze.cz
I can help collect household and personal items for refugees Contact InBaze Berkat o.s. on +420 733 570 026 or at tuckova@inbaze.cz
I can provide in-kind or financial help to refugees in need Contact Organization for Aid to Refugees, o.s. on +420 284 683 714 or at ivana.jugovic@opu.cz
I can help organize leisure-time activities for refugees Contact InBaze Berkat o.s. on +420 733 570 026 or at tuckova@inbaze.cz; META o.s. - Counseling and Information Center for Young Migrants on +420 777 756 858 or at kutilova@meta-os.cz
I can help organize multi-cultural events (festivals, exhibitions, multi-cultural dialogue etc.) Contact InBaze Berkat o.s. on +420 733 570 026 or at tuckova@inbaze.cz; META o.s. - Counseling and Information Center for Young Migrants on +420 777 756 858 or at kutilova@meta-os.cz; Poradna pro integraci on +420 224 216 758 or at lenka.laugesen@p-p-i.cz
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I can help refugees learn Hungarian Contact Menekültmisszió (Magyarországi Református Egyház) or Artemisszio on +36 70 321 3078.
I can offer a room/flat to rent Contact Menedék Egyesület on Facebook or at menedek@menedek.hu or contact Menekültmisszió (Magyarországi Református Egyház).
I can volunteer to accompany refugees when they go to the authorities to sort out their documents Contact Menekültmisszió (Magyarországi Református Egyház).
I can offer a job to skilled refugees Contact Menedék Egyesület on Facebook or at menedek@menedek.hu.
I can offer an internship or student work for refugee students with good grades Contact Menekültmisszió (Magyarországi Református Egyház).
I can provide sports gear, training facilities, or other support to the ‘African Stars’ football team Contact the Mahatma Gandhi Human Rights Association at gandhiegyesulet@gmail.com or on +36 30 9963 567.
I can provide private coaching for refugee children Contact Menekültmisszió (Magyarországi Református Egyház) or Artemisszio on +36 70 321 3078.
I can donate clothes, shoes, toys and household goods etc. to refugees Contact Menekültmisszió (Magyarországi Református Egyház).
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I can teach refugees the Polish language Contact the Foundation For Education And Creativity or the Volunteer Centre in Lublin.
I can join a programme giving legal assistance to refugees Qualified lawyers can help give legal assistance to refugees. Contact the Halina Niec Legal Aid Centre, the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights or Caritas Poland.
I can give refugees a job Contact the Foundation For Education And Creativity and Caritas Poland.
I can rent a flat to refugees Contact the Foundation For Education And Creativity or Volunteer Centre in Lublin.
I can volunteer as an interpreter for refugees Contact the Halina Niec Legal Aid Centre or the Volunteer Centre in Lublin.
I can volunteer with an NGO helping refugees Help involves organizing multicultural events for refugees. Contact the Volunteer Centre in Lublin.
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I can teach refugees the Romanian language Contact Jesuit Refugee Service - Romania (JRS) on +40 31 102 1423. In Timisoara, contact Generatie Tanara on +40 256 282 320. If you’d like to teach children Romanian contact Save the Children on +40 21 316 6176.
I can help refugees find a place to live In Bucharest, volunteers can help by checking adverts, contacting landlords, accompanying refugees to apartments, and helping negotiate the contract. Contact the Romanian Forum for Refugees and Migrants (ARCA) on +40 21 252 7357 or the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) on +40 31 102 1423.
I can accompany refugees and help them communicate when visiting government authorities, schools, hospitals or other places Refugees often need help navigating government processes especially when it comes to family reunification, getting prior education recognized, and exploring citizenship. You can also help refugees communicate with potential employers, NGOs or other groups. Contact the Romanian Forum for Refugees and Migrants (ARCA) on +40 21 252 7357.
I can help refugees find a job, compose a resume, or prepare for a job interview Contact the Romanian Forum for Refugees and Migrants (ARCA) on +40 21 252 7357 or the Jesuit Refugee Service in Bucharest +40 31 102 1423. In Timisoara, contact Generatie Tanara, on +40 256 282 320.
I can join a programme giving legal assistance to asylum-seekers Qualified lawyers who want to volunteer can join the CNRR programme. Contact Consiliul National Roman pentru Refugiati on +40 21 312 6210.
I can offer free basic computer courses Contact the Romanian Forum for Refugees and Migrants (ARCA) on +40 21 252 7357. To teach children computer skills, contact Save the Children on +40 21 316 6176.
I can help by offering free vocational training courses Contact Jesuit Refugee Service in Bucharest on +40 31 102 1423.
I can help refugee children by offering art/music/dance classes Contact Save the Children Romania on +40 21 316 6176.
I can collect and donate school supplies, toys and books for children Contact Save the Children Romania on +40 21 316 6176.
I can collect and donate various household and personal items Clothes, shoes, computers, TV sets and other items either new or in good condition are welcome. Contact the Jesuit Refugee Service in Bucharest on +40 31 102 1423 or the Romanian Forum for Refugees and Migrants (ARCA) on +40 21 252 7357. In Timisoara, contact Generatie Tanara on +40 256 282 320.
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I can help refugees learn Slovene Contact Slovenska filantropia at prostovoljstvo@filantropija.org or Ms Tatjana Dolinšek at Racio Social, Zavod za razvoj socialnih in zaposlitvenih programov on +386 (0) 3 428 50 60 or at e-mail: info@racio.si.
I can help refugees find a flat Finding a place to live is daunting for refugees. You can help by checking adverts, contacting landlords, accompanying refugees to the inspections. Contact Slovenska filantropija at prostovoljstvo@filantropija.org.
I can join a programme giving legal assistance to refugees and asylum-seekers Qualified lawyers can contact Pravno-informacijski center nevladnih organizacij (PIC) at pic@pic.si or on +386 (0) 1 521 18 88 or on +386 (0) 51 681 18 (mobile).
I can accompany refugees and help them communicate when visiting the employment office, the bank, clinic, hospital, schools, or other places Refugees often need help navigating processes especially dealing with government offices, medical facilities and private companies as they go about their daily life. Contact Ms Tatjana Dolinšek at Racio Social, Zavod za razvoj socialnih in zaposlitvenih programov on +386 (0) 3 428 50 60 or on fax: +386 (0) 3 428 50 65 or at e-mail: info@racio.si.
I can tutor refugee children on school subjects Contact Slovenska filantropija at prostovoljstvo@filantropija.org.
I can meet refugees and take part in multi-cultural dialogue Contact Društvo Odnos at drustvoodnos@gmail.com. In the Celje region, you can also contact Racio Social, Zavod za razvoj socialnih in zaposlitvenih programov on +386 (0) 3 428 50 60 or at e-mail: info@racio.si.
I can donate and deliver books, educational toys, and other things to help children learn Slovene Items can be delivered to the Asylum Home in Ljubljana. Contact Pravno-informacijski center nevladnih organizacij (PIC) at pic@pic.si or on +386 (0) 1 521 18 88 or on +386 (0) 51 681 18 (mobile).
I can volunteer for an NGO which helps refugees Help organise awareness raising events, workshops and other projects on refugee issues. Contact Mr Franci Jazbec (project coordinator) at Društvo Odnos on +386 41 384 900 (mobile) or at e-mail: drustvoodnos@gmail.com.
I can learn more about refugee and migration issues Attend events and trainings about migration, human rights and social inclusion issues. Find out why refugees flee and broader migration issues. Contact Mr Franci Jazbec (project coordinator) at Društvo Odnos on +386 41 384 900 (mobile) or at e-mail: drustvoodnos@gmail.com.