Our common, great goal is to create a large REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER „WORLD STANDS WITH YOU” – a center (medical center) that comprehensively serves Refugees and war Veternas by providing them with all necessary assistance and providing funds for its further operation. We believe that thanks to the worldwide solidarity of people from the free world with good hearts, we will be able to archive this great dream and soon the first tenants will appear in the newly created REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER!

Refugees arriving in Poland from war zones are mainly women, children and the elderly who have lost the possibility of a safe residence in Ukraine. These are mainly people arriving in Poland with small luggage in hand, without means of subsistence, savings, and plans, often experienced by war trauma. Creating this kind of center will help refugees to start a new safe life in Poland by providing permanent homes and medical care.

As a non-governmental organization operating in 100% non-profit after creating of the center, ensuring the financial continuity of its operation – and in the longer term – after fulfilling its tasks, the Foundation WORLD’S SOLIDARITY FOR UKRAINIAN REFUGEES will transfer the ownership of the center for purposes related to providing medical and rehabilitation assistance to Ukraine war veterans.

THE REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER

„ WORLD STANDS WITH YOU”

As a result of our experience related to supporting Refugees, we know how important these facilities are in providing help to Ukrainian citizens, and we know how many such places are currently needed in Poland. We want to create a center dedicated exclusively to multidimensional support of Refugees and war Veterans. A base, where Ukrainian citizens who have just arrived in Poland will receive the necessary help, as well as Ukrainians who have been in Poland for some time but struggle with living situations, including homelessness and hunger. We believe that thanks to joint efforts we will be able to create a place where everyone fleeing Putin’s bestial attacks will be surrounded by appropriate care and will feel that in this difficult life situation they are not on their own. Together we will achieve this goal!

ABOUT THE CENTER

The idea behind the establishment of the REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER – which has guided us from the beginning – is the comprehensiveness of providing multidimensional assistance in one place. People placed under the care of the CENTER will be provided with a roof over their heads, free food, and medical assistance including (depending on individual needs): psychological, rehabilitation and specialist assistance, as well as support in adapting to life in Poland.

At the „WORLD STANDS WITH YOU” REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER we will be able to help about 100 families from Ukraine at the same time – everyone in need will be provided with a safe place to stay for free until they become independent (the possibility of renting their own apartment in Poland, taking up a job).

AREAS OF HELP OFFERED BY REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER „WORLD STANDS WITH YOU”:

1. TRANSPORTATION OF REFUGEES from Polish/Ukrainian border crossings to the REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER.
2. ACCOMMODATION FROM THE FIRST DAY IN POLAND: this is a solution to a key problem. The overwhelming majority of people crossing the Polish/Ukrainian border do not have the financial means and the possibility (legalization of stay) to rent an apartment in Poland. In the REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER, people in need will be accommodated in decent conditions: each room will have a suitable number of beds for each family, clean bedding, a wardrobe, and a private bathroom with a shower equipped with all necessary personal hygiene products. Looking from our perspective – people living in safe countries, peaceful cities where Russian missiles do not fall every night – water heaters, heating and a comfortable bed are natural things that we do not even think about. However, it should be remembered that during air alerts in Ukraine, masses of people spend nights, for example, in cold cellars or subway stations, and entire cities are often deprived of electricity and drinking water. Together, we will ensure that our brothers and sisters from Ukraine finally have a peaceful and safe sleep.
3. FOOD: thanks to the huge efforts of our Volunteers and the generosity of people donating from all around the world at the REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER no one will go hungry. Each person under the care of the CENTER can count on: 3 to 5 hot meals a day. Meals must be healthy and properly balanced. This is of great importance, especially in the case of children and adolescents, who constitute a large percentage of people coming to Poland, as well as people suffering from diseases such as diabetes or problems with the digestive system. The canteen of the „ WORLD STANDS WITH YOU” REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER will serve meals for over 300 people at the same time, so it will serve up to about 1,500 meals a day!
4. MEDICAL SUPPORT: Each person arriving at the REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER will be able to take advantage of free medical care on-site (in specially designated rooms) and be provided free necessary medicines. Primary care physicians (who cooperate with our Foundation pro bono) will interview the patient and prescribe the necessary medications to continue treatment if such was previously conducted in Ukraine. In case of urgent medical recommendations including additional diagnostic tests, persons under the care of the REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER will be referred for specialist consultations at the expense of the WORLD`S SOLIDARITY FOR UKRAINIAN REFUGEES Foundation. Additionally, the CENTER will be prepared to conduct rehabilitation of the spine and musculoskeletal system – this is due to the most common needs and injuries of people coming from Ukraine to Poland.
5. PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE: at the “WORLD STANDS WITH YOU” REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER, everyone will be able to count on the support of our psychologists cooperating with our Foundation. Both adults and children require it. Cruel experiences, the need to leave one’s own homes, fear for one’s own life and that of loved ones (in the case of women and children, often fear for husbands, fathers fighting at the front), loss of all one’s belongings or – often – the death of a loved one because of warfare causes war traumas and the resulting mental problems (PTSD). The issue of mental health of Ukrainian refugees is one of the biggest challenges we face. Strong help and support in this regard is essential.
6. LOGISTIC HUB: The REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER will be a hub coordinating and distributing humanitarian aid (food, medicines, personal hygiene products) and exporting it to regions currently covered by war. Humanitarian transports will be provided thanks to the joint effort of our Volunteers and the involvement of our Donors.
7. ADMINISTARTIVE AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE: thanks to our Volunteers, persons under the care of the “WORLD STANDS WITH YOU” REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER can count on comprehensive assistance in settling formal and legal matters related to their arrival in Poland. These problems are mainly: matters related to the legalization of stay in Poland, support of a Polish-Ukrainian translator, assistance in applying for funding due under programs for refugees, assistance in finding work in Poland, assistance in settling formal matters related to accepting children and young people to schools and kindergartens in Poland.
8. LEARNING POLISH AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES: thanks to our experienced Volunteers, Refugees under the care of the „WORLD STANDS WITH YOU” REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER will be able to learn Polish and English at least at a communicative level. Learning a language is a tedious and long-lasting process, but it is necessary to become independent and facilitates easier integration with the new environment. Daily language classes for Ukrainian citizens are a huge capital for both adults looking for a job in Poland and for children and teenagers who want to attend Polish schools.
9. ADAPTATION TO LIVING IN POLAND: adults under the care of the REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER „WORLD STANDS WITH YOU” can count on comprehensive support in adapting to life in Poland. Our aid plans are aimed at facilitating entering the labor market, finding a job in Poland and the possibility of becoming independent and renting your own apartment is addressed to them. Each refugee will be able to take advantage of classes with specialists from various industries to improve their qualifications and, consequently, succeed on the labor market. The process of supporting the active search for employment is based on the cooperation of the WORLD`S SOLIDARITY FOR UKRAINIAN REFUGEES Foundation with Employers operating in Poland.
10. SUPPORT IN LOOKING FOR SCHOOLS AND DAYCARE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
11. INTEGRATION AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN: Escape from your own country, the uncertainty of tomorrow. It’s a nightmare for any adult, but an even greater trauma for children. That is why at the “WORLD STANDS WITH YOU” REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER we will take care of the youngest Guests from Ukraine. By organizing various acivities such as games, and sports competitions (with access to the swimming pool, football fields and sports halls), we will restore their faith in normality and a sense of security.
12. SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS FROM UKRAINE: many students from Ukraine (especially from its eastern part) were forced to interrupt their studies and emigrate to Poland due to the war. Currently, there are about 40.000 students from Ukraine in Polish universities. At the “WORLD STANDS WITH YOU” REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER, we also want to support them. The program of the WORLD`S SOLIDARITY FOR UKRAINIAN REFUGEES Foundation addressed to student’s concerns about the provision of accommodation in the CENTER. Food and financial support in the acquisition of teaching materials (textbooks, equipment necessary for learning).
13. HELP FOR HEROES – VETERANS OF THE FIGHT FOR FREEDOM OF UKRAINE: tens of thousands of soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine suffered severe wounds on the battlefields. Many of them require specialist medical care, including rehabilitation care. At the “WORLD STANDS WITH YOU” REFUGEE SUPPORT CENTER, we will help them. The WORLD`S SOLIDARITY FOR UKRAINIAN REFUGEES Foundation organizes rehabilitation stays for Heroes of the fight for freedom. We know that the soldiers defending Ukraine while stopping Russian imperialism on their soil are also fighting for our freedom, for the security of all of Europe and in the name of our common values. We want our contribution to their return to full strength to express our gratitude and admiration for their heroic deeds.