A new phase for Ukrainian refugees: beginning to understand the reality of what it really means when Europe says it's open and wants to help. Recommended reading from on the ground Ukraine.
Ok, so take this comment with several grains of salt, please.
I know next to nothing about Austrian politics. However, to me as a former PR person, there would be some potential major benefits for local politicians to get out in-front of this story, to take a proactive no-nonsense approach to the refugees.
Sadly, you say, "We could have a lot of things if someone really cared. We volunteers really care, but we are not professionals, and we will burn out." Yes, this is sadly true; you all need some politicians to back you--even if just a mayor or two. Who can we tap? I would love to help figure this out.
It is intentional. They want to send a political message not to stop here, keep going, pick another country. Not surprising but very sad. Many Austrians are learning this now though, kind souls who opened their homes, so maybe now political pressure will increase.
Ok, so take this comment with several grains of salt, please.
I know next to nothing about Austrian politics. However, to me as a former PR person, there would be some potential major benefits for local politicians to get out in-front of this story, to take a proactive no-nonsense approach to the refugees.
Sadly, you say, "We could have a lot of things if someone really cared. We volunteers really care, but we are not professionals, and we will burn out." Yes, this is sadly true; you all need some politicians to back you--even if just a mayor or two. Who can we tap? I would love to help figure this out.
--christopher
It is intentional. They want to send a political message not to stop here, keep going, pick another country. Not surprising but very sad. Many Austrians are learning this now though, kind souls who opened their homes, so maybe now political pressure will increase.