Twinned with Kiev, Toulouse organizes itself to welcome refugees
Beyond the symbolic blue and yellow colors that have been illuminating the facade of the Capitol for several nights, the city of toulousetwinned for nearly 50 years with Kiev, has decided to take part in the measures deployed to come to the aid of the people affected by the Russian invasion.
The Mayor of the City sent a letter to his counterpart, Vitali Klitschko, to ask him what were the priority needs of the Ukrainian capital. And in order to facilitate the organization of this one, a page “solidarity Ukraine” was opened on the site of the municipality. She gives an update on the charities that organize collections and humanitarian convoys from the Haute-Garonne department.
Identify offers from individuals
To anticipate the possible arrival of refugees, the town hall has launched “a census of reception and accommodation possibilities. Toulouse social landlords, Toulouse Métropole Habitat in particular, will be asked to identify any housing that may be available, ”she says. The prefect also called on Tuesday afternoon all the elected officials of the department, “to organize the inventory of accommodation offers and initiatives contributing to the reception of displaced Ukrainians”.
An institutional decision to which are added the proposals of individuals. Several Toulouse residents have already reported to the town hall to welcome refugees who were looking for a base in France.
To manage these accommodation offers, the town hall has set up an email address ([email protected]) to be able to contact them if Ukrainians have managed to find refuge in the Pink City.