Migrant Integration Center Brasov (ARPCPS)


: 11 déc. 2019


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A propos

The Brasov Migrant Integration Center (MIC) was established in 2012 as part of our association’s commitment to supporting migrants and refugees.

The inspiration behind Migrant Integration Center (MIC) comes from the personal experiences of our founder, whose grandmother was a refugee in Denmark. This deeply personal connection led her to pursue extensive academic studies in international migration, including a BA and MA from the University of Copenhagen and the University of Massachusetts – Amherst. She completed her PhD in 2011, focusing on refugee integration in Romania, at the University of Bucharest. Additionally, she has participated in distinguished training programs, including those organized by the U.S. State Department (Professional Fellow on Working with Refugee Communities), Oxford University (Refugee Studies Winter School), and the European University Institute (Migration Policy Centre). Under her leadership, a professional team was assembled to provide expert assistance to migrants and refugees in support through national efforts to create services for migrants, funded by the International Organization for Migration and the Romanian.

 

Before February 2022, Brasov was already a destination for many third-country nationals who settled here for marriage. The number of refugees was relatively international protection resided in cities with established reception centers. Traditionally, our target group included third-country nationals, refugees, asylum seekers, and European citizens. With the arrival of Ukrainian refugees, they have become a central focus of our support efforts.

Key Services and Activities

  • Romanian language courses
  • Legal assistance on residency, education, diploma recognition, citizenship, and work-related issues
  • Individual support including mediation and referrals to local institutions
  • Cultural adaptation activities such as trips, cultural events, and museum visits
  • Community building activities focused on socialization, stress relief, theatre, and sports
  • Academic research on migration issues promoting social cohesion, consistently supported by
  • Advocacy for public institutions and public authorities
  • Partnerships with local and national NGOs
  • Brasov Multicultural Day yearly festival

Since its establishment, the Migrant Integration Center (MIC) has successfully supported more than 3,500 third-country nationals in essential services, including: Our work has been supported by EEA Grants, the European Commission (Erasmus+, AMIF), the Civil Society Development Foundation and the Romanian American Foundation, IOM Romania through AMIF funds.

Ukraine response

Situated 400 km from the Ukrainian border, Brasov quickly mobilized to support Ukrainian refugees after the outbreak of war in 2022. The local community, Brasov Municipality and private donors came together to provide essential support, transforming a safe space equipped with dormitories, showers, a kitchen, a store, playgrounds for children, and relaxation areas for adults where they could rest after their journey. The Migrant Integration Center (MIC) played a key role in delivering initial response services at this center and continues to support Ukrainian refugees from its headquarters.

As part of the Romanian Refugee Response Plan, coordinated initially by the Romanian Government and later on by UNHCR Romania, MIC has provided and is still providing several of the following services, except cash assistance:

• Information and counselling

• Cash assistance for refugees in partnership with Transilvania Bank

• Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS)

• Direct assistance in areas such as education, healthcare, temporary protection, and other issues

• Romanian language courses

• Recreational and socio-cultural activities

• Advocacy and partnerships with local NGOs and public institutions.

In collaboration with organizations such as Swiss Solidarity, Solidar Suisse, AWO Arbeiterwohlfahrt Bundesverband e.v, Aktion Deutschland HilftAction Aid, Brasov Community Foundation, Danish Refugee Council, People in Need, UKAid, Fabory, O-Video MIC has assisted OVER 5000 Ukrainian refugees in Brasov.

Mots clés et domaine d'activité:

 Fonds Asile, Migration et Intégration (AMIF)
 Erasmus+
 Horizon Europe
 Migrants et Réfugiés
 Subventions EEE et Norvège

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