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Menedék concludes its project supporting Ukrainian refugees, funded by IOM

Since becoming an implementing partner of IOM in 2023, Menedék – the Hungarian Association for Migrants – has provided vital assistance to displaced people from Ukraine. During their recently concluded project, running between November and December 2024, Menedék offered crucial support to 101 individuals, focusing on refugee children in shelters, teachers, and parents. This initiative is part of IOM’s broader efforts to support Ukrainians, which include community consultations, tailored support sessions, and activities to foster social inclusion and combat isolation.

During the project, Menedék visited shelters to gain a deeper understanding of the situation, holding 20 community consultations to assess refugees' needs. They organized group development activities tailored to the needs of Ukrainian refugee children, conducted 35 small group development sessions, and provided individual assistance to children with special learning needs. Additionally, they offered individual counseling to parents and held consultations with teachers.

Community and group activities were a significant part of their efforts, with more than 40 activities organized to help children connect to their environments and feel supported. In addition, they conducted 20 PSEA (Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) assessments in shelters to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

This project has made a meaningful difference in the lives of displaced people from Ukraine, helping them rebuild their lives and feel less isolated in Hungary. This initiative was made possible by the generous support of the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO).