Blue Dot - Providing Critical Support To Refugees From Ukraine

What are Blue Dots? 

Blue Dots are support hubs accessible to all persons facing greatest risks, to provide free of charge services for refugee children and families fleeing the war in Ukraine. 

Blue Dots were established in partnership with local authorities and partners including UNHCR, as part of the partnership between UNICEF and UNHCR to provide frontline support to Ukrainian refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. UNICEF provides a safe space and vital integrated services especially for the most immediate needs of children and women including:  

• spaces dedicated to mothers and babies/ young children psychological therapy;  

• information and counseling;  

• referral services for cases of violence or health conditions, etc.  

• first aid on hygiene, health and nutrition;  

• family reunification and restoring family links; 

• registration of the most vulnerable; 

• basic legal advice; 

• blankets, warm clothes, sanitary kits, toys, hygiene products and baby food. 

Find the nearest Blue Dots in Romania

Currently, there are Blue Dot hubs and other support hubs for children and women in the border crossing areas at Sighetu Marmației, Siret, Isaccea, Albița, Huși, Iași as well as in Brașov and Bucharest. 

The purpose of Blue Dot Hubs 

UNICEF is working with partners to establish Blue Dots at all border crossings with Ukraine and at other locations within Romania, following the flow of children affected by the situation in Ukraine. The purpose is to “connect the (Blue) dots” to ensure all children are monitored, traced, protected and will arrive safely at the destination.  

On medium and long term, UNICEF works with the Romanian Government, local authorities and NGOs so that all children entering Romania are registered in the Primero? platform that allows effective case management for the most vulnerable children, as well as monitoring access to services. It is also desired that those children who remain in Romania, in different areas of the country, or who only transit Romania to another country, benefit from access to the same type of services under the umbrella of the Blue Dots regardless of the area or country they transit. The platform will allow also exchange of information so the authorities from the area/ country of destination will know in advance the situation of children and their needs.  

UNICEF is working together with the Romanian Government, local authorities, UNHCR (The United Nations Commissioner for Refugees) and other UN agencies, and non-government organizations to monitor the inflow of Ukrainian refugees, their needs and vulnerabilities and to offer immediate support for the children. 

Blue Dot Hubs  Locations  and available services: