About us
Foyle Friends of Ukraine is an initiative dedicated to assisting displaced Ukrainians in the North West of Northern Ireland via the ' Homes for Ukraine' scheme
Foyle Friends of Ukraine is a non profit organisation, established to bridge the gap between sponsors/hosts who wish to offer space to a person/family in need and those Ukrainians who are fleeing the horrors of the Russian invasion as part of the UK government Homes for Ukraine scheme.
The humanitarian situation in Ukraine is increasingly desperate and millions of people have no safe place to call home.
The Homes for Ukraine scheme allows people who are fleeing Russia’s war in Ukraine to seek sanctuary in Northern Ireland and to be sponsored by those who can offer them a home, such as a spare room or unoccupied residence for at least 6 months.
Foyle Friends of Ukraine supports those who are willing and able to open their homes, by matching them with Ukrainians in need and facilitating online meet-ups, Visa applications, travel, arrivals, and ongoing support for both the sponsor and the Ukrainian family.
So whether you are interested in exploring the Homes for Ukraine scheme OR you have already registered with the scheme and have not yet found a family or individual to sponsor, please get in touch with our team. We desperately need more kind sponsors.
If you are in a position to offer housing or support to an individual or family from Ukraine, you are kindly invited to register your interest online. The sign-up form can be found at HERE.
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