Representatives of the European Union, Ukraine and Czechia, international organisations, and the Ukrainian diaspora gathered to celebrate the Ukrainian Consultation and Community Centre in Prague formally joining the Unity Hub Network, with its growing reach and scope of work for Ukrainians. The event included the official signing of a cooperation agreement to extend the U-CARE project, which ICMPD implements.
Countries
Ukraine / Czechia
Status
Ongoing
Duration
01.09.2025
to
31.08.2027
Donors
Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic
Partners
Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine; State Migration Service of Ukraine; Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Funding
1.500.000 EUR
Summary
The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the safe international mobility and wellbeing of displaced Ukrainian citizens, including preparations for sustainable return home. The initiative aims to strengthen the resilience and preparedness of Ukrainian state institutions and civil society, further enhancing migration governance, consular services, and national unity.
The project is part of ICMPD’s and its Member States, particularly, Czech Republic, comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing the immediate, medium- and long-term priorities of Ukrainian state regarding protection of the human capital of the country. The measures proposed under the project include activities to be implemented in Ukraine and in the Czech Republic. The project focuses on achieving the following specific objectives:
- Supporting the Ministry of Social Policy, Family and Unity of Ukraine in involvement of the Ukrainian community in recovery and reconstruction efforts while also leveraging resources and networks to assist Ukrainian displaced persons in the Czech Republic
- Supporting the State Migration Service of Ukraine by improving the agency’s operational capabilities and readiness
- Enhancing the effectiveness of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Consular offices abroad through tailored capacity-building programmes and resource mobilisation