What we do

Never since the Second World War have so many women and children been on the road to exile under conditions as terrible as they are today. Whether to reach or cross borders, on smugglers' boats, on their arrival on the Greek shores, in refugee camps, in the streets of the towns of Europe, never so much indifference and hatred have prevented their journey from being safe. They do not have a home anymore. The way they are welcomed is despicable, not to mention the moral and physical abuse inflicted by heartless people, blinded by hatred, or by greed.

While governments are busy closing borders, ordinary people all over Europe have formed numerous support groups to provide help of every kind, to show respect and give dignity to those who had to leave their home from many countries and who seek refuge far from where they were born.

ACT FOR REF is doing its utmost to bring some help to these people  in the grip of exile:

The association receives DONATIONS which are then REDISTRIBUTED directly to families in need who are connected with the association, to asylum seekers' centres in our area and sometimes to convoys going to various destinations (Ukraine, Greece, Syria, Serbia ...). It also brings MORAL, MATERIAL, ADMINISTRATIVE and LOGISTICAL SUPPORT locally to dozens of asylum seekers and refugees. At the same time, Act For Ref uses social media to federate, inform and mobilize people.

Non-exhaustive list of the general assistance provided:

- Help with basic needs

- Food aid

- Adult / baby hygiene and baby care products

- Maternity sets

- Emergency shelter in hotels

- Solidarity accommodation in gentle hosts'houses

- French classes

- Moral support

- Administrative Support

- Logistical support

- Help with visa D procedures 

- Specific projects:  Beauty For Ref / French For Ref / Baby For Ref / Kiddybag

(see dedicated website pages)