01 Mar Government launches digital platform «Portugal for Ukraine»
Portugal has closely and attentively followed the evolution of the situation in Ukraine, in close coordination with NATO and European Union partners, actively participating in international efforts to support the departure of Ukrainian and Portuguese-descendant citizens and welcome all those who choose our country as their destination.
In this sense, the Government launches today the platform «Portugal for Ukraine», available at www.portugalforukraine.gov.pt , which aims to bring together all the responses and ongoing actions with a view to supporting displaced people from Ukraine, inside and outside. of Portugal, in the dimensions of international action, the sending of humanitarian support and the integration and reception in Portugal. It contains information and support contacts related to coming to Portugal, transport, documentation, employment and training, education, health and housing.
The platform will allow the consultation of the various initiatives that are being carried out by the different Government Areas with responsibility for reception and integration, facilitating access to information by the user, and allowing them to prepare their trip to Portugal. .
«Portugal for Ukraine» also includes a list of questions and answers that contain general information and useful information about coming to Portugal and welcoming in the country, including an automated questionnaire that directs the request/offer of help to the entity best prepared to give answer to the problem presented.
The contents are available in Portuguese and English, and in the coming days there should also be a version in Ukrainian.
Portugal is available to welcome all displaced citizens of Ukraine who need international protection and who arrive in national territory.