Hosting Family from Ukraine - others?

[JBR-peckham]

Hi all - we signed up to the UK Gov 'Homes for Ukraine Scheme', and have matched with a mother and her 4-year-old son. Forms submitted, and we are 99% sure that it will happen, perhaps in ~3 weeks from now. We live on Avondale Rise just off Bellenden Rd. We are keen to know others who are bringing in Ukrainian guests, especially those with kids.

- Might be helpful to share experiences in getting things set up, and discussing interactions with Southwark council. Visas / travel / home inspections / helping to find employment / joining schools etc.

- And once our guests arrive, I think they may like to meet people who have been through a similar experience.

Are there others in the area who are hosting? If you pm me with phone number - I can setup a WhatsApp group

Joel and Elsa

[Sunglasses]

We are hosting too - sent you a PM

Cheers

[02kendall]

Hi Joel/Elsa,

We have a 19 year old girl who is living with us. She is settling in very well and has just got a job in a nursury which is great. My concern is that she is quite lonely and she would like to meet other ukranians and make some friends. Do you know if there is a group for people looking to meet each other in London? Thanks! Claudia

[IlonaM]

I'm unable to host unfortunately, but here are a couple of websites for the Ukrainian community which might be of interest:

https://ukrainianlondon.co.uk/

https://ukrainianinstitute.org.uk

https://www.facebook.com/augblondon/

[Dogkennelhillbilly]

There's a been a social night for Ukrainians being hosted by the White Eagle Polish Club in Tooting - would be worth following the clubs Facebook profile.

Also, they have a "boutique" to outfit newly-arrived people with clothes etc.

https://www.facebook.com/490333667805651/posts/2043767025795633/

https://fb.watch/dr8kiAAXml/

[JBR-peckham]

Hi Claudia. Yes, there are a few things going on nearby, as well as across London. Send me a private message with your phone number and I can add you to a WhatsApp group with 4-5 others in Peckham / Dulwich who are hosting. Our guests are a 40yo and 4yo, so probably not what your 19yo is looking for, but I think two others in the WhatsApp group have guests who are a similar age to your guest.

[Dogkennelhillbilly]

I have been told that the Dulwich Foundation Schools are organising Ukrainian coffee mornings in Dulwich on a weekly basis. Sign up below. Obviously attendees don't need to have an existing connection with Dulwich or the schools! Link below

https://forms.office.com/r/x7SmUmh96t

[Tiff]

Hope this is useful for anyone hosting

https://www.ukrainianwelcomecentre.org/