New refugee accommodation in Düsseldorf: A look behind the scenes

New refugee accommodation in Düsseldorf: A look behind the scenes

on Schwannstraße in Düsseldorf-Golzheim is busy working on the new refugee accommodation. In the former administrative seat of Salzgitter, a place for people will soon be created who are looking for refuge due to persecution and war. Beatrix van Vlodrop, press spokeswoman for the Düsseldorf district government, informed us that the construction work was almost complete, but some last details can still be clarified. The transition to use is imminent, even if the exact catchment date of the first refugees remains unclear.

Last Saturday there was an interesting tour for the public, in which around 150 curious visitors could visit the premises. The responsible consultant, Eva-Christine Bock, led through the new facilities and explained that it is a facility of the country that is independent of the city administration. A look at one of the future residents' room gave an idea of ​​how people will live here. With two bunk beds and a table for four people, it reminds of a youth hostel.

a place for integration

A special focus is also placed on the new residents. There will be no lessons for the children because they are not at school, but integration and language courses as well as numerous leisure activities are being planned. This is particularly important so that people can settle into their new surroundings faster. The local DRK refugee aid knows the challenges associated with the arrival in a new country. It offers support and advice for newcomers to make it easier to get started with everyday life.

With experiences from the care of refugees, especially since the Ukraine conflict, the DRK team will play a major role in the new accommodation. The offers range from social advice to support in communication with authorities. This not only creates a warm atmosphere, but also gives people the necessary tools to find their way around in Germany. In Potsdam, the DRK also led the largest emergency accommodation for refugees from Ukraine and shows how important quick help is.

funding programs for integration

The financing of such projects is extremely important, and European funding comes into play here. The asylum, migration and integration fund (AMIF) of the European Union promotes projects in Germany that support asylum and integration measures. Such support should help improve the life situation for refugees. Among other things, the Federal Employment Agency also supports language courses in order to promote social integration and to facilitate access to the labor market.

These different programs are essential to provide sustainable help. Not only local foundations and banks, but also social lotteries and online donation platforms such as Betterplace contribute to the financing of refugee aid. This strengthens the coexistence in the cities and an inclusive coexistence is in the way.

The future residents of the new refugee accommodation on Schwannstrasse can be excited to see what opportunities will offer them here. While the residents are positive about the planned leisure activities, it remains to be seen when the first refugees can actually move in.