21,500 Ukrainian refugees in Catalonia one year after war began
Almost three in four are women, and almost 5,000 children have enrolled in Catalan schools
Almost three in four are women, and almost 5,000 children have enrolled in Catalan schools
Around 70% of those fleeing war are living with relatives or friends as local authorities help them look for work
Volunteer interpreters key for refugees to cope with initial mistrust in a small town with 15% of its population being Ukrainian
Catalonia’s Red Cross there to welcomes new arrivals and provide assistance
Another 27 children in western Catalonia town yet to enroll
Venue will be ready on Friday and will work as initial welcome hub before final allocation
Red Cross sending three trailers of humanitarian aid expected to help 11,000 people in Eastern Europe