Our Work
Donors & Supporters
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine we have seen a gap in meeting the needs of refugees in Poland. Our two step approach has been to empower the most vulnerable refugees in collective accommodation shelters and support the integration of urban populations through community centres.
Since July 2022 we have been offering psychosocial support services to different locations in Warsaw. We expanded our mobile PSS operation in Krakow to cover the needs of refugees there as well where the operation has expanded to supporting community centres throught the city.
We are working with our partners and donors to cover these needs as efficiently as possible. We are privileged to be funded by Choose Love, the David & Ruth Lewis Charitable Trust and LOTIC.AI for our 2023 operations.
Our projects
Mobile MHPSS Teams
We work with teams of experienced psychologists, social workers and outreach officers who visit large scale accommodation schemes as well as smaller shelters in Warsaw.
Our professionals work with the most vulnerable population focusing on children, women and people facing psychological issues.
We run activities for groups and individuals including women’s groups, children’s groups, recreational activities for children, support on parenting skills and consultation for individuals.
Strengthening Communities
Throughout 2023 we partnered and co-developed with Polish grassroots organisations in Krakow, community centres supporting Ukrainian population and empowering refugees for their integration in Poland.
Our services aim at adults and children, focusing on educational, recreational/creative activities and psychosocial support. Educational activities include Polish and English language classes for all age groups and Speaking Clubs for both languages. The recreational/creative activities include workshops for adults such as pilates, yoga, jewellery and sewing classes and sports and crafts for children.
The psychosocial sessions are carried out by psychologists and social workers and involve individual and group sessions as well as support to access social and other public services for health or legal issues.
Finally, our project includes daycare services for toddlers and young children as well as material support including distribution of staples, hygiene kits and clothes.
