New community center for Ukrainian diaspora opens in Prague
According to Ukrinform, this information is available on the website of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD).
The launch of the center as a broad public space was formalized during a meeting of community leaders on March 12–13, 2026. The event brought together more than 25 representatives of Ukrainian organizations operating in the Czech Republic.
The transformation of the Ukrainian Consultation Center (UCC) into the UCCC reflects the evolution of the Ukrainian community in the Czech Republic. While efforts since 2022 have focused on emergency response, the priority now is long-term integration and the diaspora’s participation in Ukraine’s recovery.
Through the Center’s services, Ukrainians can receive guidance on temporary protection, legal residency, and employment, as well as assistance with the paperwork needed to apply to the Ukrainian consulate. The UCCC is also intended to serve as a venue for cultural, educational, and networking events.
The project is being implemented with the support of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), which systematically builds the capacity of Ukrainian organizations in Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic.
During the center’s opening ceremony, welcoming remarks were delivered by Václav Bacha, coordinator of the MEDEVAC/Aid in Place program at the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic, and Andriy Korol, First Secretary of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Czech Republic. They highlighted the strong cooperation between the two governments, international partners, and Ukrainian diaspora organizations.
In addition, Ukrainian diplomat Andriy Korol emphasized that the creation of such a hub is an important example of practical cooperation in supporting Ukrainians in the Czech Republic, while strengthening ties between Ukrainian institutions, diaspora organizations, and partners in the host country.
ICMPD is confident that the UCCC will serve as a reliable platform for dialogue, helping the diaspora become a powerful driver not only of internal integration but also of future reintegration and the return of citizens home.
As a reminder, a large-scale meeting of representatives of Ukrainian civil society organizations with Tetiana Mala, the Human Rights Commissioner of the Government of the Czech Republic, took place at the Prague House of National Minorities.
The event brought together over 30 Ukrainian organizations in the Czech Republic that address refugee issues and community development. Representatives from the Ministries of Labor and the Interior, the Prague City Hall, relevant Czech organizations, and the Embassy of Ukraine also joined the discussion.
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