The Ukrainian house in Cluj: refugee-led community centres role in taking ownership of the solutions that change their lives

Today, on World Refugee Day, we honor the strength, courage, and resilience of millions of people forced to flee their homes.In this special episode of Across Borders, we talk about the realities of displacement, integration, and hope.Our host, Anatolie Cosciug, is joined by:– Iuliana Niga, Project Coordinator of the Ukrainian House and Executive Director of PATRIR, and– Yulia Kisielova, a Ukrainian refugee and humanitarian activist working directly with displaced communities in Cluj.Together, they reflect on how local initiatives can offer more than services — they can create belonging, agency, and dignity.We explore how the Ukrainian Community Center (also known as the Ukrainian House) became a vital hub for refugees from Ukraine, and how the people inside it are reshaping what it means to arrive, to adapt, and to be welcomed.#AcrossBordersPodcast #worldrefugeeday #withrefugees #migrationmatters #refugeevoices #humanitarian #peace #solidarity #ukraine