Peer Support and Resource Coordination for Refugee Psychological Care🌐Translate

Pitch

Written by the team. Not an investment offer and not advice.

Problem

Polish volunteers provided psychological care and respite to Ukrainian families affected by war. A practical project could coordinate peer support and resource-sharing for refugee-

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What they are building

A paper-based coordination log and checklist for a single community center or safe meeting space, managed by one volunteer coordinator and up to 10 participating families and 5 support workers over 4 weeks. The checklist includes session scheduling, resource needs (e.g., space, materials), and participant feedback forms. Unvalidated hypothesis; full brief: /blog/volunteers-from-poland-remember-how-poles-opened-2026-11-03 Source: Link

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Who it is for

Ukrainian refugees in Poland, local volunteers, and Ukrainian/Polish psychologists and social workers seeking to provide or access psychological support and respite services.

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Why it matters

Hypothesis: A coordinated, community-based peer-support schedule with resource tracking increases participation and satisfaction among refugee families compared to ad hoc or uncoordinated support. Proposed validation: Proposed pilot target: At least 70% of participating families attend 2+ sessions in 4 weeks; satisfaction rated 4/5 or higher on feedback forms. Baseline: previous uncoordinated participation rates. Measured by attendance logs and feedback surveys.

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