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August 12, 2022Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine six months ago, millions of people were forced to flee their homes in search of safety, protection and assistance in other European countries.
Many saw their homes destroyed and left with what they were able to carry.
According to the UN refugee agency UNHCR, over 110,000 Ukrainians have arrived in the UK to escape the conflict.
The most recent update from the UK Government shows that almost 203,100 visa applications have been received.
Those who arrive in a foreign country face significant challenges in order to be able to find accommodation and access services.
Help is now at hand in the form of a Welcome Centre which has been set up in London by the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family, in partnership with the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain.
The Ukrainian Welcome Centre also has a website where people can access information on healthcare, finance, employment, language support and education, as well as long-term living.
Andriy Marchenko is director of the Centre, which is based at the site of the Eparchy’s cathedral.