OPORA is a registered UK charity supporting Ukrainians in rebuilding their lives sustainably in the UK.
We provide Ukrainian language informational support and emergency assistance.

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Our Projects

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    OPORA moderates active information and support channels for Ukrainians who have arrived in the UK. Join our community Facebook and Telegram groups to share experiences and get quick and high-quality answers to your questions from the OPORA team. We can help with information about the Ukrainian visa schemes, general questions about living in the UK, renting a house, psychological support, and more. 

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    OPORA moderates active informational and support channels for Ukrainians who have arrived in the United Kingdom. Join our communities on Facebook and Telegram to share your experiences and receive quick and quality answers to your questions from the OPORA team. We can assist with information about Ukrainian visa schemes, general questions about life in the UK, housing rentals, psychological support, and other matters.

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    OporaBlog is a resource designed to offer further insights into the rental process, education, English language learning, and more. We use our blogs to feature practical recommendations from our team and other Ukrainians currently residing in the United Kingdom. These insights aim to provide practical guidance and support for individuals navigating various aspects of life in the UK.

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    Our automated online assistant is available 24/7 to help you easily navigate all OPORA resources. The assistant is ready to help with various questions, providing information about the "Homes for Ukraine" program, various visa options, housing assistance, benefits, and much more.

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    We believe easily accessible mental health support is an essential part of the sustainable rebuilding of lives. The OPORA team is ready to help you build inner strength and adapt to life in the UK. We have gathered advice from psychologists and informational resources that will help you care for yourself and your mental health.

OPORA in the Media

For any media enquiries, please contact ku.aropo%40nats

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The Telegraph

More than 100,000 Ukrainians face being kicked out of Britain

Opora worked with Generation Rent on a survey highlighting access and quality of housing issues experienced by Ukrainian refugees

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The Guardian

Ukrainian refugees struggling to find accommodation after leaving UK sponsors

Opora worked with Generation Rent on a survey highlighting access and quality of housing issues experienced by Ukrainian refugees

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Time Magazine

Britain’s Effort to House Ukrainian Refugees Isn’t Going as Planned

Opora contributing to a general overview of the Homes for Ukraine scheme in light of an increasing number of Ukrainian refugees being accepted as homeless by Local Authorities

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The Observer

Concern for health of Ukrainians aboard Scotland’s ‘floating refugee camps’

Opora commenting on the lack of suitable long-term move on accommodation for Ukrainian refugees

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Financial Times

What happens next to Britain’s Ukrainian refugees?

Opora spotlighting the goodwill and cooperation that allowed us to address the gaps in implementation in the early days of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme

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The Telegraph

134,200 Ukrainian refugees have arrived in the UK – now what?

Opora commenting on the shortage of suitable housing options available to Ukrainian refugees

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The Independent

Number of Ukrainian families facing homelessness in England increases by 22% in a month

Opora commenting on the under-reporting of homelessness figures tied to the Homes for Ukraine scheme

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Sky News

What has happened to the refugees taken in under the UK's Homes for Ukraine scheme?

Opora highlighting the high barriers for entry to the private rental sector for Ukrainians moving on from their sponsorship arrangements

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The Observer

50,000 Ukrainian refugees in UK facing homelessness ‘disaster’ next year

Opora continues to draw attention to the gaps in the policy design and support network to allow for sustainable rebuilding of lives for Ukrainian refugees

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Opora press release

Opora supports Ukrainian refugee entrepreneurs in the UK

Read more about the Opora programme and the first tranche of business grants

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The Guardian

‘Desperate’ need for Homes for Ukraine hosts as war reaches six-month point

Opora partnering with the Sanctuary Foundation to appeal for more hosts

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The Guardian

Ukrainians face a homeless future in the UK thanks to red tape on renting

Opora worked with the Guardian to highlight the challenges experienced by Ukrainians in our community in accessing rental accommodation and advocate for action

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The Financial Times

Q&A: A guide for Ukrainian refugees and their UK hosts

Opora highlighted in the FT guide for Ukrainian refugees and their hosts

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The Telegraph

‘I've spent thousands hosting Ukrainian refugees – the Government's payments aren't enough’

Opora commenting on the Homes for Ukraine scheme ‘thank you’ payments to sponsors

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The Observer

Stranded and desperate, Ukrainian refugees wait for the Home Office reply. But it never comes

Opora sharing the lived experience of Ukrainians stranded in wait for family visas in countries outside Ukraine

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The Guardian

Gove bids to end Ukrainian refugee chaos with £350 ‘cash for rooms’ offer

Opora commenting on the early developments in the Homes for Ukraine scheme

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The Washington Post

Britain’s pick-a-refugee program had one Brit flying to Poland with Cadbury bars

Early coverage of the Opora platform when Homes for Ukraine scheme launched

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Metro

Designer who made corsets for Little Mix fled Ukraine for 3,500-mile drive to UK

Opora beneficiaries’ stories and lived experience across the UK

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Metro

British rally driver makes 2,000-mile trip to pick up Ukrainian family as she waits for visas

Opora beneficiaries’ stories and lived experience across the UK

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Metro

Motor-mad Ukrainian teen gets first taste of supercars after move to UK

Opora beneficiaries’ stories and lived experience across the UK

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Wales Online

The 21-year-old Ukrainian living a new life in Wales

Opora beneficiaries’ stories and lived experience across the UK

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Nottingham Post

Gedling family's challenging journey as they prepare to take in Ukrainian refugees

Opora beneficiaries’ stories and lived experience across the UK

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The Northern Scot

Moray business owners welcome Ukrainian refugees into Kinloss home

Opora beneficiaries’ stories and lived experience across the UK