RefugeeHomeNL has ended
On December 31, 2023, the RefugeeHomeNL project came to an end. No matches between Dutch host families and refugees from Ukraine will be facilitated through RefugeeHomeNL. We have also discontinued providing guidance and support to cohabitants. However, this website will remain active as an information source for anyone offering or considering providing shelter to Ukrainian […]
New number for Red Cross WhatsApp Helpline
The number for the Red Cross WhatsApp Helpline has changed. The new number for the Helpline is: +31 97 0102 86 964. The Helpline is intended for refugees from Ukraine in the Netherlands. They will receive advice and information in their own language through the Helpline. For example, about accommodation options in the Netherlands, urgent […]
Extension of the Temporary Protection Directive
Extension of the Temporary Protection Directive On September 28, the EU member states decided to extend the current Temporary Protection Directive (TPD) by one year. Refugees from Ukraine can stay in EU member states until March 4, 2025. They are entitled to accommodation, medical care, employment, and education until that date. The government is currently […]
Current Situation for Third-Country Nationals
This weekend, the State Secretary for Justice and Security, following the advice of the Council of State, has decided that ‘third-country nationals’ will continue to have the right to stay in the Netherlands until the Council of State reaches a final verdict on this matter. Therefore, they do not have to leave the place where […]
End of RefugeeHomeNL
RefugeeHomeNL is a collaboration between the Red Cross, Salvation Army, VluchtelingenWerk Nederland and Takecarebnb, under the auspices of the Ministry of Justice and Security. The goal of RefugeeHomeNL is to coordinate and guide the reception of refugees from Ukraine in Dutch host families. The Ministry and the participating parties have mutually decided to conclude the […]