Poland

Poland

Country Director

Bartosz Piechowicz

Office Location

Warsaw

Founded

2022

Staff Size

8

Connect

Olga Gajda

Nearly 5 million people crossed into Poland since the war in Ukraine began in 2022 and 1.5 million people are projected to remain. Poland expects to continue receiving and hosting a considerable number of refugees, and HIAS now has the on-the-ground presence in Poland to help displaced groups and refugee populations from Ukraine. HIAS works to improve their mental health and wellbeing, access basic legal rights in Poland, reduce and prevent gender-based violence, and earn sustainable incomes through safe economic opportunities.

120,000

people assisted in 2022

Our Work in Poland

Refugees often arrive in a state of distress and anxiety, having left family members behind, and they often lack a clear plan for where to go. HIAS works to ensure that refugees receive the necessary and timely information on rights and services available that will enable them to navigate the system. Refugees in Poland are predominantly staying in hosted or rented accommodations, and their urgent needs are cash, employment, and housing. HIAS is committed to supporting local organizations and building the capacity of civil society and local authorities to implement protection services for refugees.

Advocate for Refugee Rights

Provide Legal Support
Support Community Mental Health
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Impact Story

Oksana Bezkorovaina and her daughter Masha spend time in the apartment of a friend where they stayed before shifting to an Airbnb with help from Our Choice and HIAS on June 4, 2022 in Warsaw, Poland (Betsy Joles for HIAS)

In Poland, Airbnbs Offer Refuge for Weary Ukrainians

In Poland, many Ukrainians are grappling with high rental costs and apartment shortages in major cities, and refugees are struggling to find places to stay long-term. With HIAS’ support, some refugees find options to stay in an Airbnb.

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Poland Factsheet

Partners

Our Choice – Ukrainian House

Foundation for Somalia

Lambda Warszawa

Dom Otwarty

Conflict Kitchen

Federa

Bada Boom (Rzeszów)

Martynka (Kraków)

ADRA

PATCHWORK Association for Immigrant Families of Persons with Disabilities (Kraków)

L’Arche Poland

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