In response to Ukrainian refugees and TCNs arriving in Slovakia, International Organization for Migration (IOM) delivered 500 blankets to the Kosice municipality and 700 blankets for immediate distribution to the Michalovce Registration Centre on 1 April 2022.

IOM provided blankets in partnership with the Volunteer Centre of Kosice Municipality and the Association of Christian Youth Communities, and in coordination with the Kosice Municipality and the Michalovce Registration Centre management.

The blankets will be distributed across temporary accommodation sites in Kosice and the Michalovce Registration Centre for individuals awaiting transfer to more permanent accommodation sites.

IOM will continue to scale its direct assistance response in line with evolving needs.

500 blankets delivered to the Kosice municipality

From the 500 blankets, 220 pieces were immediately delivered to the overnight centers at Gymnázium Ľudovíta Štúra and Gymnázium Pavla Horova in Michalovce. The blankets will be provided to new coming people in need from Ukraine. The remaining proportion of blankets will be distributed to temporary accommodation sites in the coming week.

This project was generously funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration.

700 blankets delivered to the Michalovce large scale registration centre

The blankets will be distributed within the center’s temporary accommodation location to ensure adequate coverage during the spike in cold weather currently being experienced.

Blankets distribution at Michalovce Registration Centre. Photo © International Organization for Migration (IOM) 2022.

Funded by the Government of Japan.