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Interview with Tetiana
Interview with Tetiana Havrylkova Our beneficiary | Please tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Tatiana Havrylkova, I am 48 years old. I am from Kharkiv, Ukraine. How did you arrive in Romania? Who joined you? On March 16, 2022, I came to Romania with my son because I was forced to leave Ukraine to escape the war, as the city of Kharkiv was the first to come under fire. And it was dangerous to be there. What interesting and valuable things did you discover and what difficulties did you encounter in Romania? Romania is a beautiful country, rich in history and beautiful nature. We faced many difficulties. It was difficult to find housing, we didn’t get used to food, there were not enough funds to buy clothes, since we left Ukraine with only the most necessary things. And the main problem we faced was lack of knowledge of the Romanian language. Without knowledge of the language, it is difficult to find a job. How did ARCA support you particularly? ARCA, or rather, its employees helped me make a CV, called employers and various organizations, accompanied me to an interview, and I am very grateful to them for that. Thanks to ARCA, I found a job and got the opportunity to provide for my family. Describe your experience with finding a job in Romania. It was very difficult to find a job without knowing the language. However I tried to find it myself, but it did not lead to success. Thanks to cooperation with the ARCA organization, they found a vacancy for me as a cook in a restaurant. ARCA employees arranged a meeting and accompanied me to the interview. Thanks to the support of the ARCA, I was accepted and I have been working for more than 3 months. What did you wish to find in Romania and you didn’t find? In Romania I hoped to receive protection and help. Of course, I did not find support from the state from the first days of being in Romania, I also cannot expect help from the state, benefits are not paid, and housing is very expensive. You have to rely only on yourself. Unfortunately, I believe that Romania does not fulfill its obligations to the European Union by accepting Ukrainians. Only certain non-governmental organizations, like ARCA, provide assistance. What are your plans for the future if returning to Ukraine would not be an option? Do you think about staying in Romania or going to another country? I cannot answer this question. In Romania, people are not valued, their work is not valued, the laws do not work, and I am convinced of this, because I have been here for almost 2 years. And I’m thinking about changing the country. The current article is part of a series of communication materials with the overall objective to increase awareness around migration-related issues through #constructive narratives. The project #UkraineNow is co-financed by the European Union through Erasmus+. The European Commission’s support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the content, which reflects only the views of the authors. The Commission cannot be held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.
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Survey to find out the needs of migrants
Survey on what people fleeing conflict need in Romania In April and July, ARCA launched a survey in which it asked questions to discover the vision and experience of humanitarian migrants regarding accessing essential services in Romania. The questions were designed to find out more about the need of people fleeing Ukraine for food, shelter, health services, acquiring language skills, accessing education and finding a job. Basic needs revealed by the survey: food/clothing/hygiene products People mentioned initially that the coordination between authorities and grassroots organizations ensured access to basic necessities, such as food, clothing, hygiene essentials, and no issues were reported in this regard in April. shelter The emergency government ordinance 15/2022 implementing such humanitarian assistance measures was amended in May 2022. Its housing programme created to sustain a large number of humanitarian migrants suffered changes that are still undergoing implementation issues, as the monthly payments for housing and food expenses were not granted, thus creating imbalance and uncertainty for people in need of such supportive integration measures. This issue is awaiting resolution. While some people reported the need to move and find another place to live or even to return to the host country or move to another country, other people reported that mutual understanding and kindness were the foundation of their good relationship with the flat owners. healthcare services In the picture below, it can be seen how in April people fleeing Ukraine reported accessing healthcare services: When asked how they communicated with the doctor, 30.8% reported that they were helped by a translator, 26.3% used Google translator or similar online translation apps, 20.2% were speaking English or Romanian, 12.6% reported that the doctor was speaking Russian/Ukrainian. The remaining percentage of people did not need a doctor. In July, 31.7% of respondents mentioned that there is at least one member within their family with a disability, while 68.3% reported no disabilities. Out of the 31.7%, 11% are being offered social support, 21.7% remaining without assistance. language, access to education, finding employment language In our July needs assessment, the most commonly identified language needs were related to employment (e.g., workplace communication, job interviews) and everyday interactions (e.g., shopping, public transportation). They also expressed the need for language support in healthcare settings, including doctor visits and medical terminology comprehension. When asked what their plans for the future are, some of them answered that they need English and Romanian for both short-and long-term stay in the host country. access to education In April, one participant in our focus group discussions outlined that adaptation to Romanian government requirements is necessary to benefit from facilities. However, proximity to Ukraine makes it more difficult to assume the integration process fully, consequently, to enroll children in the Romanian public educational system. If they had been located further away from their home country, they would have adapted faster to the new society. Also in April, our needs assessment concluded that 43,7% of respondents had their children enrolled in online Ukrainian schools, while 22,7% answered that their children are enrolled in Ukrainian educational hubs in Romania. 10,9% reported having their children included in the Romanian public educational system. In July, we addressed similar questions related to education: When asked about how many children there were in the family, 35,4% answered that they have 2 children. 32,9% have one child, followed by 14,6% with no children, and 9,8% with 3 children. While 2 respondents have 5 or more children, and 1 has 4. On enrollment, 48,8% answered that they did not enroll their children in school/kindergarten, but they are searching for one. 25,6% have their children enrolled in school for less than 4 hours per day. While 23,2% have their children going to school or kindergarten between 4 and 8 hours daily. 2,4% don’t have children. Out of the 48,8% above, 31,7% mentioned that they need support with identifying a school or kindergarten. 17% do not need such support. finding employment An average of 62,2% of people from our 2 assessments conducted in July are currently unemployed in Romania, while 16,8% are working part-time and 14,2% have a full-time job. The following roles were mentioned: teacher, interior designer, business manager, lawyer, realtor, machine operator, cleaning personnel, psychologist, IT, engineer, massage therapist. Among reasons for impossibility to currently work, our respondents mentioned: child care; enrollment in school; language barrier; disabilities; other serious health issues; being older people. 85.2% of respondents have at least one child in their care. Derived conclusions from the survey: on language acquiring needs The language support initiatives should prioritize developing tailored language programs that address the specific needs identified by migrants, implicitly a focus to be put on designing language courses that incorporate vocabulary and scenarios relevant to employment, healthcare, and daily life interactions. Efforts should be made to enhance the accessibility of language learning resources, including online materials. Flexible language learning options, such as morning, evening or weekend classes, both online and offline can accommodate the diverse schedules of migrants. Additional support, such as language buddies or peer tutoring, can be established to provide opportunities for practice and enhance confidence in speaking. on other essential needs Based on the findings of the report, it can be concluded that employment support, as well as support with identifying a school/kindergarten would be needed, especially during August and September, when the housing programme will impose employment as a prerequisite for receiving financial assistance for housing. With regards to any further financial assistance, it can be highlighted that the most vulnerable categories of people in need of such support will be mothers with young children in care and not able to work, as well as older people and people with disabilities. The current article is part of a series of communication materials with the overall objective to increase awareness around migration-related issues through #constructive narratives. The project #UkraineNow is co-financed by the European Union through Erasmus+. The European Commission’s support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the content, which reflects only
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Necessary steps in integration
NECESSARY STEPS IN INTEGRATION Brief overview of good practices on post-pandemic education and employment for humanitarian migrants to facilitate integration Once arrived in a new country, either forcefully or voluntarily, any human being needs to go through the process of integration. While the new society would make their services available to progressively assimilate them. Learning the language is the most important step for any newcomer into Romanian society. Having a common language is a prerequisite for further integration prospects, particularly for humanitarian migrants who have not chosen to leave their home country due to their own will. As a result of the pandemic period most organizations have adapted their services to the online environment. Therefore we have also developed online courses both for Romanian and English languages. Incertitudinea zilei de mâine – factor demotivant If we can take into account the situation humanitarian migrants face such as the uncertainty of the short to long term perspectives of their future considering the geopolitical context, the loss and hardships of leaving home and the pressure to adapt to the new society with different language, social and cultural requirements, putting life on hold can not be an option for too long. One of the most difficult things observed in practice is how to adapt faster to the new situation in which humanitarian migrants find themselves in leaving fear, non-acceptance or denial of reality aside and to better understand how to support them on this path, by involving them also in the process. Creating a new scenario where the current situation can be used as a fuel for the future adds up to the need to consider the best ways in which education can be of use to humanitarian migrants. As the Romanian class can be of little or no interest for someone who considers its time in Romania is limited, English classes can be a way for learning a language of common use in Europe and its benefit stays longer regardless of the geopolitical situation herein. Other topics of interest related to education can be workshops and training on human rights, children’s rights, parenting, conflict resolution etc. The online environment does come with advantages and disadvantages extended accessibility less time and costs related to reaching classes flexibility of the programme (days and hours) multimedia resources available (visuals are a plus for learning) the need to have a good connection to the internet and access to the new technology (a prerequisite for online classes) minimum technological skills for learning optimization the need for self-discipline and less interaction with peers As each individual is unique we consider adjusting our services for both online and offline learning sessions in order to better address the needs of the people, highlighting the importance of the existing opportunities and focusing more on constructive perspectives for short to long term. Economic inclusion implies cooperation and communication. Financial resources represent an essential component in reaching self-sustainability and redeveloping the ability to support the loved ones. Having a secure livelihood and good health is the basis on which the other aspects of integration can be built. This process could be extremely strenuous. Especially if there is war trauma involved, family members to support, no savings available and limited knowledge or resources about the steps to be taken in achieving economic independence in the new country. This is where support measures, when correctly implemented, strengthen one’s power to move forward. Continuous coordination between human beings demonstrates the principle of interdependence and can be extremely beneficial to jumpstart the newcomer’s future. Such coordination requires some key steps to be followed: 1. Raising awareness brings up ATTENTION on the importance of the PROBLEM; 2. Creating the link between the main actors such as AUTHORITY – PRIVATE SECTOR – BENEFICIARY; 3. Willingness of the person to integrate – support structures can be successful in achieving their purpose only when humanitarian migrants make the effort to grow and overcome challenges; 4. Maintaining and developing the RELATION created; 5. Building up further opportunities. There are certain gaps in a society’s structure that can only be filled through common vision, trust and efforts from all sides involved in order for any human being, no matter their nationality, to have their dignity restored. The current article is part of a series of communication materials with the overall objective to increase awareness around migration-related issues through #constructive narratives. The project #UkraineNow is co-financed by the European Union through Erasmus+. The European Commission’s support for the production of this publication does not constitute an endorsement of the content, which reflects only the views of the authors. The Commission cannot be held responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.
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Trăim Individual Dar Împreună Conviețuim
Trăim separat dar împreună conviețuim Trăim separat dar împreună conviețuim. Astăzi pornim o nouă etapă împreună, poate una dintre cele mai importante, cea a învățării. De la “bună” la “mulțumesc”, vom reuși să comunicăm cu bucurie căci “cuvintele sunt vocea inimii”(Confucius). Mamele din Ucraina, de astăzi, vor avea la dispoziție un curs de limba română, unul de limba engleza, iar copiii dumnealor se pot bucura de activități educationale nonformale alături de specialiști, toate oferite de ARCA, la sediul nostru din Str. Austrului 23, în cadrul proiectului “ARCA’s CLUB for Ukrainian mothers and children” finanțat cu sprijinul Kindernothilfe. Succes tuturor celor implicati! Activitățile desfășurate fac parte din proiectul nostru “ARCA’s CLUB for Ukrainian mothers and children”. Proiect ce a luat naștere din dorința de a întinde o mână de ajutor refugiaților din Ucraina. Dorim să mulțumim pe această cale fințatorului nostru, KNH, fără ajutorul căruia misiunea noastră ar fi fost cu mult îngreunată. Nu în ultimul rând adresăm calde mulțumiri instituțiilor din București care au susținut cu amabilitate și profesioalism demersul nostru. ARCA supports refugees and migrants You too can get help. Arca is a NGO who offers support in the relationship with the local or government administration Don’t be afraid and don’t be ashamed to ask for help. We are an NGO that helps migrants and refugees since 1998. We can offer you support for a better relationship with institutions in Romania. Regardless of whether we are talking about the central administration or the local administration. In other words don t be afraid to contact us. In addition, we have created a special page for you to give you access to valuable information. We understand that it is difficult for you as a refugee or migrant, even more difficult to find a job, however you must not give up. Read More
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Ziua Educației Mondiale
Ziua Mondială a Educației la Arca În fiecare zi întâlnim conceptul ” EDUCAȚIE “, cu înțelesul său profund și complex. Pentru fiecare dintre noi poate însemna ceva diferit, dar toți știm ce rol important joacă în dezvoltarea personală și socială. Acest proces gradual cântărește atât de mult în viețile noastre, poate ar trebui să-l celebrăm în fiecare zi. De Ziua Mondială a Educației, sărbătorim mai presus de orice, VIAȚA, UNIUNEA și nevoia de a evolua permanent, individual dar și impreună. Noi românii, în ziua de 24 Ianuarie 1918, am primit una dintre cele mai importante lecții, în educația noastră stând la baza îndemnul strămoșilor noștri: ” Unde-i unul nu-i putere La nevoi și la durere, Unde-s doi puterea crește Și dușmanul nu sporește!” Astăzi ne-am întâlnit și am participat la prezentarea activităților clubului “ARCA’s CLUB for Ukrainian mothers and children”, la activitati psiho-educaționale pentru copii și consiliere pentru adulți, creându-ne amintiri frumoase. Cei mici s-au simțit că într-o mare familie Activități intercative alături de beneficiarii proiectului “ARCA’s CLUB for Ukrainian mothers and children” Astăzi ne-am întâlnit și am participat la prezentarea activităților clubului “ARCA’s CLUB for Ukrainian mothers and children”, la activitati psiho-educaționale pentru copii și consiliere pentru adulți, creându-ne amintiri frumoase. Cei mici s-au simțit că într-o mare familie. Multumim pe această cale finanțatorului nostru Kindernothilfe care aputu face posibilă demararea proiectului “ARCA’s CLUB for Ukrainian mothers and children”. https://www.arca.org.ro/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/INFO-1-1.mp4
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The rights of migrants with regulated residence in Central Europe
The rights of migrants with regulated residence in Central Europe Principal Applicant Association for Legal Intervention (SIP) – Poland Partners ARCA – Romanian Forum for Refugees and Migrants, Association for Integration and Migration (Czech Republic), Menedék – Hungarian Association for Migrants (Hungary), The Human Rights League (Slovakia) Implementation period 2012 – 2015 Sponsors EPIM – European Program for Integration and Migration Human rights include the rights of migrants. ARCA supports and promotes the rights of migrants, including those who work without having legal forms of residence. The objective of the project consists in monitoring the implementation and execution of the provisions of Directive 2009 /52 / CE (establishing minimum standards regarding sanctions and measures for employers of third-country nationals in a situation of illegal stay) in each partner state, as well as the elaboration of recommendations in this regard. The right of migrants and access to the labor market Also, the project aims to protect the rights of immigrant workers without legal forms of residence in Romania. In this sense, we want specialized legal assistance to be granted. And you can help a migrant or a refugee. You can offer him a job and you can help him to integrate more easily.
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Promoting the image of the third-country nationals
Promoting the image of third-country nationals in Romania and effective solutions for their integration into Romanian society Principal Applicant ARCA – Forumul Român pentru Refugiați și Migranți General Program: “Solidarity and management of migratory flows”, Annual Program 2011-2013 Implementation period July 2012 – June 2015 Promoting the image of third-part nationals is a process meant to make public society responsible and also to inform it. We want to bring to society’s attention aspects related to the problems that migrants and refugees may face. We want to do this to make their cause better understood. General objective of the project is to facilitate the integration of third country-nationals (RTT) with the right of residence in Romania. The objective is to be achieved by providing socio-economic and educational assistance. Last but not least, we want to take into account the improvement and especially the promotion of the image of these people in Romanian society. Promoting the image of the third-country nationals Also, Romanian language courses will be organized, vocational courses aimed at learning professional skills, starting to use the computer, priority assistance for vulnerable cases (old people, children, women, single-parent families, people with disabilities, etc.). The project aims to facilitate access to the labor market and to a home. Above all it aims to facilitate education and to the knowledge of the Romanian language thus contributing. But last but not least, it aims at a better integration of these people into Romanian society. In conclusion, we believe that this project can make an essential contribution to the integration process of migrants and refugees.
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Asylum seekers
Asylum seekers from Romania – Assistance and facilities Improving the standard of living of today’s claimants and their accountability model Principal Applicant AidRom – Ecumenical Association of Churches from Romania Partner ARCA – Romanian Forum for Refugees and Migrants Implementation period July 2012 – June 2015 General Program: “Solidarity and management of migratory flows”, European Refugee Fund Venue(s): Bucharest, Galati, Suceava-Rădăuţi, Timisoara, Baia Mare- Somcuta Mare, Giurgiu. The general objective: improving the situation for asylum seekers from Romania In order to achieve the objective, a new strategy approach was chosen in their relationship with the host community. In addition, the promotion of a system of complementary assistance and specialized services was implemented in order to increase the standard of living of asylum seekers in Romania. The project aims to achieve its objectives by offering assistance, counseling and complementary facilities for asylum seekers, consisting of: Providing them with complete and correct information on the set of socio-economic rights and legal obligations that asylum seekers have. Social counseling services and effective material assistance in order to improve the living standards of asylum seekers. Support in order to ensure access to complementary medical services. Accessing a set of educational services that include learning the Romanian language. Cultural and recreational activities, the development of professional skills, in order to accommodate this category of persons to the characteristics of Romanian society. Emergency Center for asylum seekers Specifically, emphasis will be placed on the assistance and facilities granted to asylum seekers belonging to vulnerable categories. This project also involves the opening of an Emergency Center in Timisoara for those who belonging to vulnerable categories. Especially for women, unaccompanied minors, single-parent families or people with disabilities to supplement the number of zonal accommodation places. This complementary assistance plan is based on the principle of making asylum seekers responsible during their stay in Romania. At the same time, the aim is to initiate and maintain an open and effective dialogue between this category of refugees and representatives of the host community. The involvement of relevant actors from the public, private and civil society sectors is essential to be able to offer the assistance and individualized services presented. This aspect is essential in order to make the process of responsibility, involvement, education, information and recreation of SA more efficient, as well as their adaptation to the cultural peculiarities of Romanian society.
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