War, persecution, and displacement destroy lives, leaving deep psychological scars and immense uncertainty. But with the right support, war survivors can heal, rebuild, and find hope again. At Ocalenie Foundation, we provide **free therapy, legal aid, and integration services** to war survivors to help them navigate their new reality and reclaim their dignity.

🚨 **This critical support is now at risk.**

Since 2020, we have relied on funding from the **UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (UNVFVT)** to provide specialized care for survivors of war and persecution. However, due to financial constraints, this year funding has been discontinued, putting thousands of vulnerable individuals at risk of losing access to **life-saving psychological and legal assistance**.

Poland shelters **1.5 million Ukrainians** who fled Russia’s 2022 invasion, many hoping to rebuild their lives despite **shrinking aid and difficult integration**. At the same time, refugees from **Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Somalia and many more countries** seek safety, along with those escaping **political persecution in Belarus and Russia**. Yet, **asylum seekers—especially torture survivors—face overwhelming legal, psychological, and social barriers with barely any support**. Without urgent intervention, many will be left without the care they desperately need.

At Ocalenie Foundation, we are committed to filling this gap by providing them with the assistance they need.

**How Does Your Donation Help?**

💙It provides emergency psychological care for trauma survivors💙It covers therapy sessions for individuals with PTSD crisis💙It offers legal counseling to war survivors seeking help💙It supports long-term recovery for torture victims

Last year alone, we provided:✔ **4,033 psychological and psychotherapeutic consultations** (including 917 for children/youth) to **354 beneficiaries** from **41 countries**✔ **138 psychiatric consultations** for **61 individuals** (43 women, 18 men, 14 children)✔ Legal assistance and humanitarian support for asylum seekers at Poland’s **Belarusian border and Ukrainian refugees**

Our psychological team specializes in **CBT, psychodynamic, Ericksonian, Gestalt, and solution-focused therapy**, offering care in **Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, English, French, Farsi, Tajik, and Arabic**. Many of our clients struggle with **CPTSD, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders**.

**The Cost of Care**

Maintaining this essential work requires sustained funding:📌 **Adult psychiatric care:** $13,800 per year (13 hrs/month)📌 **Child psychiatric care:** $2,100 per year (2 hrs/month)📌 **Interpreter services:** $2,500 per year (5 hrs/month)

Without intervention, many survivors will be left without the mental health support, legal protection, and social assistance they desperately need.

**Be Part of Their Journey to Recovery**

Every dollar you give helps a survivor take another step toward healing and stability. Your support **reduces hospitalization rates, lowers rehabilitation costs, and increases the chances of successful integration** into Polish society.

**Together, we can ensure that no vulnerable person is left without help.** Donate today and be a lifeline for those who need it most.

🔹 **Give now.**🔹 **Share this campaign to spread awareness.**

**Hope starts with you.** 💙

From Trauma to Hope: Help Refugees Recover

Ocalenie Foundation helps refugees and migrants build a new life in Poland. 

**Overview of the Organization**

The Ocalenie Foundation is committed to creating a multicultural, open society rooted in human rights. For 23 years, we have supported migrants and refugees in Poland, helping them build new lives and achieve independence. Our efforts are focused on offering comprehensive assistance to promote the well-being and integration of those we serve. All of our programs and services are extensive and provided entirely free of charge.

**The Main Goals of the Ocalenie Foundation are:**

- Providing support and integration services for foreigners, Poles, and those of Polish origin in or coming to Poland.
- Promoting an open society through intercultural dialogue, education on diverse cultures, and fighting prejudice.
- Encouraging voluntary work and social engagement.
- Supporting the development of social integration systems, especially for refugees and immigrants.

**Target Groups**

The Foundation directs its activities to migrants and refugees that are in Poland. 

**Key Services** 

The Help Centre for Foreigners (CPC) is an initiative by the Ocalenie Foundation, active since 2004. It addresses the current needs of migrants and refugees by providing a comprehensive range of support services. Upon their first visit, clients are welcomed by a cultural mentor who has migration experience and speaks their language. After assessing the individual's needs, they are referred to the appropriate specialized services, which include legal assistance, psychological support, career counseling, and material aid. In 2023, 3,610 people received help from the Help Center for Foreigners, with the majority (55.8%) coming from Ukraine.

**Forms of support:**

Foreigners at the CPC can access a variety of services, including:

- **Mentoring support:** This includes assessing the client's needs, registering them in the database, providing information about available assistance, and helping with everyday challenges like finding housing. If needed, clients are referred for further specialized help such as legal, psychological, or professional consulting 

- **Legal support:** Clients can receive legal advice from a team specializing in migration and asylum law. This includes guidance on residency and work permits in Poland, refugee processes, deportation proceedings, consular matters, and more.
- **Psychological and psychotherapeutic support** for adults, children, and adolescents.
- **Career support:** Assistance is provided for professional development, career changes, educational opportunities, creating application documents (CVs, cover letters), and working with employers.

Apart from the core activities, there are also some important projects carried out by the Foundation: 

**Polish Language Courses**

We have been offering Polish language lessons since 2018. Last year we held four open enrollments for courses in Warsaw, with participants from 71 countries attending throughout four trimesters. The majority came from Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Afghanistan, and Turkey. Additionally, we organized two enrollments for courses in Łódź, where 55 people from 14 countries participated over two trimesters, mostly from Ukraine and Belarus, but also from Jordan, Guinea, Brazil, and Armenia. The classes were led by a team of five instructors.

**Integration and Housing Support Programmes**

- **Welcome Home Program**

This program supports families at risk of homelessness, offering help with finding rental accommodation and rent subsidies. 

- **Refugees Welcome Poland (RWP)**

This program connects refugees with Polish families who offer spare rooms.

**Support for Children and Youth "Knowledge to the Max"**

The program helps refugee children, especially those facing learning challenges or at risk of dropping out. The average yearly number of students receiving support is approximately 100.. Along with academic assistance, participants take part in workshops, cultural outings, and camps. Each child can apply for a scholarship that covers educational expenses, including school fees (such as parents' council fees, insurance, lunches, trips, and textbooks). In 2023, 36 students received these scholarships.

**Day Care Centers**

Currently we operate two day care centers in Warsa.. The children receive academic help, emotional support, and take part in various activities such as excursions, sports, dance, and chess. We also organize summer camps for children. 

**Communication**

The Foundation communicates through its website, social media platforms, and multilingual publications. 

**Inclusion and Diversity**

The Foundation ensures equal access to its services for all foreign nationals and implements anti-discrimination training for its staff. Feedback mechanisms are in place to address any discriminatory behavior.

**Conclusion**

The Ocalenie Foundation remains committed to supporting migrants, refugees, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment through a wide range of programs and services.



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