Welcome in Munich, Germany
You have just arrived in Munich as a refugee or live in Munich and want to help? – Here are some resources, that might be helpful!
Important information about the stay in Munich
Information for student refugees
Information for LGBTQIA* and other refugees who are exposed to increased discrimination
How to: Learn German
Munich organisations and initiatives where you can get help or offer help
Helpful resources for people working together with Ukrainian refugees or who want to help
Support for independent reporting
Important information about the stay in Munich, Germany
Information about work, accomodation, exit/entry, medical care and more in Germany in English/German/ Ukrainian/Russian: HandbookGermany
Help portal for urgent questions in the first days and weeks in German and Russian: Kulturzentrum GOROD München
Hotline for first information: Münchner Flüchtlingsrat
Information about the arrival in Munich: Integreat
Finding an accommodation: Muenchner Freiwillige
Finding a job: Sprungbrett Bayern, Job aid for Ukrainian refugees, UA talents
Getting a free SIM-card: Telekom
Opening a bank account: Deutscher Sparkassen- und Giroverband, Sparkasse
Use of public transport and trains: In Munich, in Germany
Free distribution of clothing: Diakonia
Free distribution of food: Münchner Tafel
Apply for financial assistance: Amt für Wohnen und Migration
Corona-vaccination: Stadtportal München
For children: Interactive map showing all playgrounds in Munich, Open sports activities, free books for children in Ukrainian
Information for student refugees
Open list with links to funding, scholarships for hosting and supporting refugee scholars: University of Erfurt
LMU Preparatory Program for Refugees: LMU München
Information about support opportunities at universities all over the world: #ScienceForUkraine
Information for LGBTQIA* and other refugees who are exposed to increased discrimination
Information and Help in Munich for Queer refugees: Munich Kyiv Queer
Counceling and support for refugee lesbian and bisexual women* (intercistrans) and non-binary people in Munich: LeTra
Advice, information and support for refugee gay and bisexual, and trans* men in Munich: Sub
Help hotline (in Russian and English) for women in danger and pregnant women in need
Help for deaf refugees in Ukrainian and Russian: Deaf Refugees
Psychosocial emergency aid (SMS/Whatsapp) for Ukrainian children and young people: Krisenchat
Support for Roma in and from Ukraine: padlet.com
How to: Learn German
Free German Course Online: Deutscher Volkshochschulverband
Learning German for children: picture dictionary, Padlet German-Ukrainian, Welcome ABC
Munich organisations and initiatives where you can get help or offer help
Ukrainische griechisch-katholische Pfarrei
Helpful resources for people working together with Ukrainian refugees or who want to help
I can offer accommodation in Munich: Muenchner Freiwillige
I can offer accommodation for LGBTQIA* refugees: MunichKyivQueer
I can offer accommodation for refugees with animals: Help Tasso
I want to help and have time: Muenchner Freiwillige
I have psychotherapeutic training and can offer psychological help for refugees and volunteers: Kulturzentrum GOROD
I work in a care centre that can temporarily accommodate people in need of care: #health4ukraine
I have pedagogical experience and would like to help welcoming Ukrainian children at Bavarian schools: Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Unterricht und Kultus
Posting a job and hiring Ukrainian talents: UA talents
Peace Demonstrations: #StandWithUkraine
Various materials for download: Goethe-Institut
Questions and answers on psychosocial support for people helping refugees: Refugio München
Free Ukrainian language guide: Reise Know How
Support for an independent reporting
Donating for Ukrainian journalists
International organization supporting civil society and democratic development in Russia: FreeRussia
Support for war reporters: ReporterohneGrenzen
Blocked medium in Russia: Meduza
Journalism Emergency Ukraine: 24.02.Fund
Emergency equipment for journalists in Ukraine: n-ost – border crossing journalism
