W*AY

CUSBU - Women* and Youth (W*AY) is a comprehensive initiative aimed at providing vital support and empowerment to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPoC) refugees from Ukraine, with a focus on women* and youth aged 18-22.

W*AY seeks to address the unique challenges faced by BIPoC refugees from Ukraine, with an emphasis on fostering community integration, offering psychosocial support, and promoting advocacy for their rights. 

W*AY activities encompass a range of essential services and initiatives, including:

- Empowerment workshops,

- Women* and youth focused case management,

- Support with documentation Ukrainian children of non-Ukrainian third-country nationals, and

- Engaging in public outreach and advocacy efforts.

This project aims to make a significant impact on the lives of BIPoC refugees from Ukraine by providing them with essential support, fostering community integration, and advocating for their rights within the Berlin community. Through a collaborative effort with stakeholders and participants, CUSBU strives to create a welcoming and empowering environment for BIPoC refugees from Ukraine.

The project runs from May - December 2023.

Funded by Integrationsfond Bezirk Mitte.

As part of the Women* and Youth (W*AY) project, CUSBU is offering individual psycho-social support session for FLINTA* (Female Lesbian Intersex Trans* and A-gender) individuals and Youth (Age 18-22).

What we offer:

• Individual counseling

• Each session is 50 minutes

• Up to three sessions per person

• Support in problem situations or in decision making difficulties

• Assistance in coping with stressful life situations

• Aim: to develop new perspectives and solutions together through resource oriented counseling