ELCA representatives’ visit further motivated our team to continue supporting the integration of refugees
From 25-27 April 2024 we were visited by Mrs Sarah Grow, ELCA Europe representative. Our colleagues from the ”ELCA response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis from Romania” project, provided information about the progress of the project and in turn received very valuable feedback, had productive discussions with our partners’ representative, strengthening collaboration and exchange of ideas for the future of the project.
In order to better understand the situation and needs of displaced people in Ukraine, a focus group discussion was organised with 15 refugee women. They shared their experiences and gave direct feedback about their needs and the importance of the help they received through the project implemented by the AIDRom team and supported by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The cultural activities organised by our colleagues were also a good opportunity to understand the importance of supporting refugees in the integration process.
Mrs. Sarah Grow also visited, together with our colleagues, the Refugee Centre in Sector 2 – Tei C2, under the Municipality of Sector 2. This visit brought an even deeper insight into the realities and needs of the Ukrainian refugee community in Bucharest.
This visit was a real opportunity to strengthen our collaboration with ELCA in order to continue and further motivate our work to support the Ukrainian community settled in our country and to promote their harmonious integration into society.