By Ines Guittonneau | Communication Officer
Ukraine: the project now covers 7 collective centres
Many Ukrainian families were forced to flee their home and found shelter in collective centers in other regions. These families need a reliable internet connectivity to continue their life, be it for remote working or attendin remote course that are organised for students. Our local team has extended the project to 7 shelters where internet connectivity or coverage was not available in the regions of Vinnytsia, Dnipro and Lviv. Since the beginning of the year, more than 2300 people have used the connection in these shelters, mainly to contact family and friends, stay informed on the political situation they’re in, following administrative procedures. For children, it’s also a way to stay in school, and for adults, it can be a way to work remotely and, by doing so, stay afloat financially.
“We have a lot of children here who need the Internet. They study both online and offline, and that's why we really need this Internet.” Tetyiana, a Ukrainian IDP in Vinnytsya.
Providing essential information to refugees in Poland
On arrival in Poland, Ukrainian nationals fleeing the war – mostly women with their children – are tired, worried… They have to complete the required administrative procedures while taking care of their children or elderly relatives. In order to understand the different possibilities and to make informed choices or receive assistance, they need clear and reliable information.
In cooperation with the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), TSF disseminates essential information at various refugee reception sites in Poland. The information displayed is collected from verified sources and covers various topics relevant to refugees, including mental health advice, information on international protection, legal advice, support provided by institutions, among others.
“Even if the refugees don’t need the information right now, they still need it, probably to share with someone, a family member or community members, so it’s really useful to have a lot of information available so they can select.” Lilia, UNHCR agent in Rzeszòw, Poland
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