Long-standing devotion celebrated: Refugee Association acknowledges new arrivals in Düsseldorf
Welcome Refugees Düsseldorf (Fwi-D), a long-standing organisation based in the city, has announced the launch of a new men's café in July, joining their existing daily language cafés, women's, and seniors' cafés. This expansion comes as part of their ongoing efforts to support Ukrainian refugees and other newcomers.
Founded over a decade ago, Fwi-D offers a variety of initiatives and services designed to aid in employment, language learning, and integration. One of their key services is employment support, with refugee representative Mr. Ulrich Ivens acting as a first point of contact for questions about internships, training, and job opportunities. He also provides referrals to the right contacts within the organisation for specific needs.
Language courses are another crucial service offered by Fwi-D. They provide comprehensive language learning opportunities, including classic language courses and language tandems, primarily in German and English. Enrollment is possible if the language skills are necessary for current or prospective duties, and costs are covered by the relevant institute provided attendance requirements are met.
While specific details about integration support were not immediately available, similar organisations in Düsseldorf typically assist newcomers with accommodation advice, legal support, and registration processes.
Fwi-D also pays special attention to vulnerable groups, including children from conflict zones such as Gaza. This broader commitment to humanitarian aid may extend support frameworks for refugees, including Ukrainians.
However, despite the high need for support, donations for Fwi-D's largely voluntary work have significantly decreased. The organisation aims to facilitate the integration of refugees from all countries through advice and networking in Düsseldorf, and they collaborate closely with other associations and organisations, such as the consumer centre.
The association's projects span across art and culture, form filling assistance, legal advice, help with difficult bureaucratic issues, advice on work and training including job applications, women's conversation circles, and more. They organise these activities in three locations: an advice centre at Heinz Schmoele Street behind the main station, a lobby of a hotel on Klosterstraße, and a coworking space in the Schadow Arkaden, which is provided by the Rheinische Post media group.
In response to the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Fwi-D has extended its offer to Ukrainian refugees. The project includes individual case support, psychological counseling, group offers for children and adults, art therapeutic offers, depression group, relaxation exercises, workshops on training/career orientation, women's group on women's rights and self-determination, and more.
If you seek more detailed, specific programs or recent updates, contacting Welcome Refugees Düsseldorf directly or checking their official website or local refugee councils would provide the most current information.
- Apart from providing employment support and language courses, Welcome Refugees Düsseldorf (Fwi-D) also offers a variety of initiatives related to art and culture, such as art therapeutic offers and workshops on training/career orientation.
- In addition to their services for employment and language learning, Fwi-D also offers integration support to newcomers, including advice on accommodation, legal support, and registration processes.
- Fwi-D's efforts to support Ukrainian refugees extend beyond employment and integration, as they offer psychological counseling, group offers for children and adults, and a women's group focused on women's rights and self-determination.
- While Fwi-D's work is primarily focused on employment, language learning, and integration, they also address social issues such as the plight of children from conflict zones like Gaza, offering a broader commitment to humanitarian aid.
