In December 2015, NRC-Praxis began implementing the Project “Emergency Protection, Shelter and Assistance for Refugees & Asylum Seekers in Serbia” funded by ECHO. Activities include provision of information, shelter assistance and distribution of food and non-food items (NFIs) to refugees transiting through, or seeking asylum in Serbia. Field locations are the Eastern border, primarily Dimitrovgrad, and Belgrade. Given that refugees were arriving day and night, teams have been working 24/7. Since the “Zagreb Joint Statement” of Feb 18, which signalled the beginning of the closure of the Balkans route, and the resulting dramatic reduction in refugee numbers to Serbia, the project has adapted where necessary, to respond to changing numbers and needs. So far has served over 6,000 beneficiaries have been served.
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