Help Poland / 2024 / April

Month: April 2024

UNHCR’s Refugee-led Innovation Fund is Accepting Applications (deadline: May 31, 2024)

April 30, 2024

We are excited to announce the launch of the Refugee-led Innovation Fund by UNHCR. This initiative aims to empower displaced and stateless individuals by offering financial resources, mentoring, and expert guidance.
Eligibility Criteria:
• The fund is open to organizations led by refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced individuals, returnees, and stateless persons who have made significant contributions within their communities.
• Teams that are part of existing organizations, whether registered or unregistered, are encouraged to apply.
• The fund prioritizes organizations led by underrepresented groups, including LGBTIQ+ persons, women, people with disabilities, Indigenous populations, and others.
Support Offered:
• Financial Support: Up to $45,000 to test and implement community-valued ideas.
• Programme and Project Management Support: Assistance from UNHCR and experts in designing and implementing effective programs.
• Technical Support and Expertise: Needs-based specialist advice on various topics, including technology, legal issues, and innovation methodologies.
• Peer-to-peer Networking: Opportunities for grantees to engage, share experiences, learn, and explore partnerships.
• Additional Support: Tailored to project needs, including organizational support, sustainability and scaling, specific training, business model advice, and media/communications.
• An Emphasis on Learning: Support in measuring outcomes, assessing impact, and utilizing feedback to foster growth and community engagement.
Highlight from Last Year: the Refugee Luminary Youth Initiative from Poland was recognized for its exceptional contribution to mental health support for Ukrainian refugees. Their project focused on providing culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and evidence-based mental health services to enhance psychological well-being, resilience, and recovery, aiming to foster successful integration and long-term stability.
For more details and to apply, please visit the UNHCR’s Refugee-led Innovation Fund page. You can also check out the related YouTube video.
Application deadline: May 31, 2024, 23:59 EST.

Ukrainian EduHub in Poland has opened registration for a free online course “Work in your field”

April 22, 2024

Ukrainian EduHub in Poland has opened registration for a free online course titled “Work in your field”. This course is designed to assist Ukrainians in finding employment in Poland. It provides instruction on writing a CV in Polish, preparing for a job interview, and adapting to a new workplace. The course includes the following lessons:

Lesson #1: Understanding the labor market in Poland.
Lesson #2: Creating an effective resume and successfully navigating an interview.
Lesson #3: Legal aspects of employment.
Lesson #4: Comprehensive information about taxation in Poland for individuals and businesses.
Lesson #5: Preparing for the first working day at a new place.

The course employs a multimedia format that allows participants to complete it at their own pace and at a convenient time. It includes interactive elements, engaging characters, and test tasks.

To register, please follow the link.

This course was developed by the Ukrainian Education Hub in Poland with the support of the US Embassy in Warsaw, the international law firm DLA Piper, and the Employment Office of the City of Warsaw.

Career Guidance Meetings for Youth in Kraków (24-25 April 2024)

April 4, 2024

Internationaler Bund Poland is organizing two career guidance meetings in Kraków on the 24th and 25th of April, specifically designed for young individuals who are at the crossroads of choosing their educational and professional paths. The sessions, which will take place at the Open Place Community Center (Center for Intercultural Integration), are tailored for youth aged 13-15 and 16-18.

The objective of these sessions is to assist young people in navigating through their choices and identifying their fields of interest. Employees from Air Liquide Engineering & Construction in Kraków will be present to share their personal experiences related to their choice of study and subsequent professional growth. This provides an opportunity for the participants to gain insights from their journey and learn from their experiences.

Please note that prior registration is required:

  • For youth aged 13 and above, the session will be on April 24 at 4:30 pm. Please register here.
  • For youth aged 16 and above, the session will be on April 25 at 4:30 pm. Please register here.

For more information, please visit here.