Migration and Asylum

The Austrian Red Cross works to provide accurate and up-to-date information on asylum seekers’ countries of origin to improve application processing across Europe.

This project led by the British Red Cross aims to increase the participation and representation of refugees and asylum seekers in their new local communities.

The Hellenic Red Cross opens multifunctional centres in Greece that help migrants integrate into Greek society.

How the Irish Red Cross is supporting migrants transferred to Ireland under the EU Relocation scheme.

Through innovative thinking and coordinated efforts, the Rights of Migrants in Action project addressed the specific needs of thousands of migrant domestic workers and victims of human trafficking.

The Belgian Red Cross welcomes people with a range of support services, including psychosocial assistance.

How the Red Cross works to address the needs of refugees and asylum seekers that are at risk of destitution.

In September 2013, the Swiss Red Cross launched a programme to provide active support to Syrian nationals requesting for their relatives to be allowed to enter Switzerland legally using humanitarian visas.

In 2016, the Danish Red Cross and Danish Refugee Council launched a new 'buddy programme', which pairs up newly arrived refugees with local volunteers to promote individual integration and social cohesion at the local level.

An initiative to increase understanding of human trafficking in the EU and equip frontline practitioners to recognise it and provide tailored support.

The German Red Cross promotes social inclusion for migrants by arranging swimming lessons, a second-hand bike service, language classes, and support with asylum claims, as part of their long-term strategy to support migrant integration in Germany.

The EU-funded Volunteering for Social Inclusion (VSI) project looked at the merits of voluntary service as a pathway to support the social inclusion of young refugees and asylum seekers in the UK and Denmark.