Refugees experience before arriving in Romania: Many of the refugees entering into Romania have been waiting long hours, if not days at the border in the cold. There are reports that some wait up to...
Importance of close collaboration Here in Siret, the situation is rapidly changing and complex. In order to best serve the people arriving through the border, it is extremely important that there is a good coordination...
This section describes how incoming refugees are received and the prioritization and order of services offered to them. This first diagram is a basic schematic drawing of the services available, as currently presented to the...
Understanding Resiliency The vast majority of people that go through stressful events, including war, will recover well without any special intervention. How are people affected by the crisis? Each person reacts differently, even in the...
The Civil Society Coordination office can be found here. The role of this office is: to facilitate the smooth collaboration between the different civil society organisations to train and support volunteers on all levels of...
Being involved in a humanitarian intervention can be exhilarating. We are hardwired for empathy, and when we are able to serve others well, it can give us very positive feelings. However, it can also be...
The role of translators is extremely important, as many of the refugees do not speak English or Romanian. Even when they do, it can be quite overwhelming for someone who is also in a state...