Ukrainian families in Vorarlberg: Help and integration in focus!

Ukrainian families in Vorarlberg: Help and integration in focus!

Vorarlberg, Österreich - In the shadow of the Ukraine War, 2,760 people have been looking for protection in Vorarlberg in the past three years, as orf Vorarlberg . Most refugees are families and women with children, while many men had to stay in Ukraine due to the compulsory military service. This difficult situation means that many Ukrainian families are separated from each other, while they are accommodated in refugee accommodation from Caritas and private quarters of the communities. Despite a decline in refugee numbers, the situation remains tense because it is unclear how long the conflict will continue. Bernd Klisch from Caritas describes the challenges in front of which the displaced persons are standing, while some decide to stay in Vorarlberg in the uncertainty.

labor market integration and help offers

The integration of war-displaced persons into the labor market is satisfactory, according to AMS boss Bernhard Bereuter, since 1,200 Ukrainians are already employed. While 170 people are registered as unemployed, there are many who have to complete language courses and training before working. The recognition of their qualifications could further accelerate integration, as regional emphasizes. At the same time, it turns out that the state of Vorarlberg is impressed by the great wave of solidarity and willingness to help that benefits the people affected, as vorarlberg.at . These initiatives are now coordinated centrally in order to create more effective offers of help that range from accommodation to donations.

The Vorarlbergers have the opportunity to provide support in the form of accommodation, donations in kind or through interpreting services. Interested parties can contact the aid sites directly, and the country offers structured paths for everyone who wants to help. This shows the strength of the community in times of need and illustrates the determined reaction of everyone to help the refugee families in this difficult time.