Further support after relocation
There are multiple support networks available which you can contact for help after your relocation to a German city. We’ve gathered a couple of useful links for you on this page.
Useful & reliable information
- The official German government aid portal run by the Interior Ministry with comprehensive information for refugees from Ukraine
- The official website of the German federal Agency for Migration and Asylum with information for refugees from Ukraine
- Alliance4Ukraine Infohub “Lighthouse Ukraine”, a telegram channel in Ukrainian for refugees in Germany with information on obtaining legal status, housing, health, child care, education, work and much more
- The state-funded project “Handbook Germany” has compiled helpful information on day-to-day life and other useful tips in Germany for refugees
Legal advice
- Immigration4Ukraine provides legal advice information and some pro-bono legal counseling to refugees from Ukraine
Housing
- you can check out this info page by the German government which answers all questions about short- or long-term accommodation for Ukrainian refugees
- for private initial short-term accommodation you can check Unterkunft Ukraine to be hosted by volunteers, Wunderflats to be connected with landlords or Ukrainenow
Employment
- this is an info page by the German Federal Labour Office detailing the aid and financial support they can offer you
- there are also multiple pages connecting Ukrainians to job opportunities in Germany, such as
Language courses
- arrival integration and language courses by the German government are open to Ukrainian refugees
- additionally some private institutions provide German classes free of charge for Ukrainians as well, find an overview here
- language tandems/peer programs like Tandem to practice the language once you’ve learned some basics
- Lern-Fair helps children and teenagers practice the German language and facilitate the transition into the German school system.
Medical support and mental health programs
- you can find an overview and FAQ on medical support and mental health services available on this United for Ukraine page
Peer/partnership programs
- There are many different tandem programs in Germany and Patenmatch finds a suitable organization (e.g. sports, culture, university, cooking, friendships …) for you and your needs
Local support
- lots of German cities have additional local support organized by civic organizations, individual volunteers and the cities themselves. If you haven’t found any resources like these yet, you can check
- for your city and district here on Integreat or
- your state on this Germany4Ukraine page or on this Guide4Ukraine map
Useful & reliable information
- The official German government aid portal run by the Interior Ministry with comprehensive information for refugees from Ukraine
- The official website of the German federal Agency for Migration and Asylum with information for refugees from Ukraine
- Alliance4Ukraine Infohub “Lighthouse Ukraine”, a telegram channel in Ukrainian for refugees in Germany with information on obtaining legal status, housing, health, child care, education, work and much more
- The state-funded project “Handbook Germany” has compiled helpful information on day-to-day life and other useful tips in Germany for refugees
Legal advice
- Immigration4Ukraine provides legal advice information and some pro-bono legal counseling to refugees from Ukraine
Housing
- you can check out this info page by the German government which answers all questions about short- or long-term accommodation for Ukrainian refugees
- for private initial short-term accommodation you can check Unterkunft Ukraine to be hosted by volunteers, Wunderflats to be connected with landlords or Ukrainenow
Employment
- this is an info page by the German Federal Labour Office detailing the aid and financial support they can offer you
- there are also multiple pages connecting Ukrainians to job opportunities in Germany, such as
Language courses
- arrival integration and language courses by the German government are open to Ukrainian refugees
- additionally some private institutions provide German classes free of charge for Ukrainians as well, find an overview here
- language tandems/peer programs like Tandem to practice the language once you’ve learned some basics
- Lern-Fair helps children and teenagers practice the German language and facilitate the transition into the German school system.
Medical support and mental health programs
- you can find an overview and FAQ on medical support and mental health services available on this United for Ukraine page
Peer/partnership programs
- There are many different tandem programs in Germany and Patenmatch finds a suitable organization (e.g. sports, culture, university, cooking, friendships …) for you and your needs
Local support
- lots of German cities have additional local support organized by civic organizations, individual volunteers and the cities themselves. If you haven’t found any resources like these yet, you can check
- for your city and district here on Integreat or
- your state on this Germany4Ukraine page or on this Guide4Ukraine map
You aren’t in Germany yet?
If you meet the requirements and are interested in being relocated by Re:Match, check the For Refugees page to inform yourself about the process, step my step. Once you’ve done so, register for participation in a digital Q&A session held by our project coordinator Tetiana in Salam Lab’s welcome center in Krakow (Poland). During this Q&A session, Tetiana will answer any further questions you may have about the project and register your contact information if you do wish to take on the next steps.
