PSYCHO-SOCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE COMMUNITY SHELTER IN BALASSAGYARMAT II.

Period for implementation of the project

01.03.2013 – 31.05.2014

Aim of the project

The aim of the project was to provide information on return in time and improve the methods and tools of preparation.

Indicators of the main activities

Within the framework of the project we ensured psycho-social assistance before return and re-integration trainings to the target group in the Community Shelter, like the previous projects. New element of the project was the provision of medical care (psychiatric and dental care) and supplementary food packet (sustainable food.) We have involved Menedék - Hungarian Association for Migrants as partner organisation which would be ensured the necessary professional background.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance: 27 580 600 HUF

QUALITY DEVELOPMENT DURING THE FORCED RETURN BY AIR 5.

Period for implementation of the project

16.02.2013 – 15.02.2014

Aim of the project

The aim of the project was to ensure smooth and efficient transfer of returnees into the country of origin through the quality development in the course of forced return by air.

Indicators of the main activities

As a result of the project, transfer with professional assistance was ensured for 33 persons under forced return procedure, in case of need with medical escort (two occasions). As a new element of the project, a kind of initial reintegration support was ensured for the clients. 82% (27 persons) of the persons involved in the project were highly satisfied with the standard of the service.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance: 17 964 776 HUF

QUALITY DEVELOPMENT DURING THE FORCED RETURN BY AIR 6.

Period for implementation of the project

16.02.2014 – 30.06.2015.

Aim of the project

The aim of the project is to ensure smooth and efficient transfer of returnees into the country of origin through the quality development in the course of forced return by air.

Indicators of the main activities

As a result of the project, transfer with professional assistance would be ensured for 50 persons under forced return procedure, in case of need with medical escort (four occasions). A kind of initial reintegration support would be ensured for the clients. We are planning to invite Consuls of third countries three times during the project who have no foreign representation in Hungary, to conduct consular interviews in order to ensure the requirements of return.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance: 32 629 747,00 HUF

EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE WITH SWEDEN FOR FACILITATING OF VOLUNTARY RETURN

Period for implementation of the project

01.10.2013 – 30.05.2014

Aim of the project

The aim of the project was to study the tools of facilitation of voluntary return, especially the communication tools, preparation of the return in order to map the possibilities of their application in the Hungarian system.

In long term, the project aims to facilitate the voluntary return.

Indicators of the main activities

The main element of the project was an experience exchange with the colleagues of the Swedish Migration Board within the frame of a study visit. As an additional element, our Office ensured 2 colleagues’ participation at the GDISC Return Conference. After the visits, the experts have written professional reports with recommendations regarding the Hungarian system. As final element of the project, a professional seminar has been held with the participation of concerned colleagues from OIN, the IOM and the Hungarian partner organizations.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance: 3 040 658 HUF

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE EXCHANGE ON COUNTRY OF ORIGIN INFORMATION III. - PAKISTAN

Period for implementation of the project

01.09.2013. – 31.01.2014

Aim of the project

The aim of the project was the experts’ training working in the field of return and collection of country of origin information based on active experience exchange to have the possibility for cognition the practices and experiences of other Member States on return to Pakistan, to map the risks, on the other hand to ensure actual and in the administration procedure usable country of origin information in connection with Pakistan.

Indicators of the main activities

Experts from European countries with experience on the field of voluntary return regarding Pakistan were invited on a two-day training to give lectures provided for colleagues from Hungarian and international organizations. After the seminar, the 52 pages length recapitulative study could be learned by at least 110 experts.

Financial assistance

Financial assistance: 10 084 092 HUF