Integration in Hameln: Syrian refugees arrived well!

Integration in Hameln: Syrian refugees arrived well!

In the Hameln-Pyrmont district, around 2,800 Syrian refugees currently live, of which around 1,860 are registered in the city of Hameln. The Ministry of the Interior reports that many of these people have been looking for refuge in Germany since 2015, which made integration an important challenge. Since then, the city has taken extensive measures to support Syrian fellow citizens, including promoting professional integration offers, such as Dewezet reports .

professional integration in focus

The rapid of integration is also evident in the numbers: Around 40 percent of Syrian refugees in Hameln are now employed. Many have founded their own company, while others have found work in the service sector, healthcare or social professions. Thomas Wahmes, a spokesman for the city of Hameln, reports on the positive progress: "The majority of Syrian people were well received in Hameln." Integration is supported by various initiatives, including the Syrian-German association, which is supported by the city and district.

A central element of municipal refugee social work is advice from the office for integration questions. Here, refugees receive support in areas such as education, work and health. Regular consultation hours are offered and the integration manager acts as the main contact for everyone who wants to take care of integration in the city. Interested parties can contact the integration manager to obtain information and assistance, built Hameln on his portal

The initiatives already show the first successes, but there are also other challenges. The city and the district observe the developments and modifications in the integration process exactly in order to react to changed conditions. The 2018 integration report places the foundation for a dynamic and adapted integration policy, which benefits both immigrants and the entire region.