OUTLINE PROPOSAL FOR PACT COORDINATED SUPPORT FROM LOCAL CHURCHES TO UKRAINIAN REFUGEES IN PETERSFIELD

The proposal is to have a place in Petersfield where Ukrainian refugees can meet during the day, for a variety of purposes:-

• – Refreshment e.g. lunch
• – Social interaction and mutual support
• – Interaction with or advice as to how to interact with local services e.g. schooling, health services, social services.
• – Education of children still in Ukrainian language and culture (dependent on adult refugees)
• – Spiritual care

Liaison with the following organisation is suggested:-

• – EHDC
• – District council
• – Town Council
• – Refugee council

Requirements at each involved site:-

• – Safeguarding
• – Supervision/ caretaking
• – Programme
• – Spiritual input

Benefits:-

• – Enabling for Petersfield residents with the space but not the time to take in/ care for Ukrainian refugees;
• – Facilitation/ enablement of Ukrainian refugees to self-care;
• – Petersfield Christians and churches to clearly show their response to Christ’s call.