Blue Dot - Providing Critical Support To Refugees From Ukraine
Find the nearest Blue Dot and see the services you can access for your children and family
- Available in:
- English
- Română
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:
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spaces dedicated to mothers and babies/ young children psychological therapy;
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information and counseling;
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referral services for cases of violence or health conditions, etc.
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first aid on hygiene, health and nutrition;
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family reunification and restoring family links;
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registration of the most vulnerable;
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basic legal advice;
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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:
Sighetu Marmației Blue Dot
Counselling & guidance about local services;
Legal advice on required documents for border passing;
Services for prevention of family separation;
Identification of accommodation;
Child friendly space (educational toys and games, art supplies, rest area)
Address: 17-19 General Mociulschi (Marmatia Technological College)
Monday – Friday
08:00 – 20:00
Contact number: 0766 798 911
Siret Blue Dot
Counselling & guidance about local services;
Legal advice on required documents for border passing;
Services for prevention of family separation;
Identification of accommodation;
Child friendly space (educational toys and games, art supplies, rest area)
Address: Siret Border Crossing, DN2, Siret, Suceava
Monday - Sunday
08:00 - 16:00
Sculeni, Iași, Blue Dot
Counselling & Guidance about local services and requirements;
Registration for children in Primero platform to provide comprehensive support;
Legal advice and counselling;
Address: Sculeni border crossing, E583, Iasi County
Monday – Sunday
09:00 - 17:00
Contact number: 0740543590
Albita border Blue Dot, Vaslui County & Husi Tranzit Center
Counselling & Guidance about local services and requirements;
Registration for children in Primero platform to provide comprehensive support;
Legal advice and counselling;
Address: Albita border, E581, Vaslui County
Monday – Sunday
As needed
Contact Number: 0720550990 or 119
Isaccea Blue Dot
Registration & info desk
Psychosocial support
Child friendly space (educational toys and games, art supplies, rest area)
Mother & baby safe space (private breastfeeding area, changing station with supplies, sterilizer, feeding area for toddlers)
Accommodation referral in Isaccea and Tulcea
Overnight emergency accommodation in container ( 6 beds)
Translation services;
Copy station
Referrals & legal consultation
Emergency services & transportation
Address: Isaccea Border Crossing, Tulcea County
Monday – Sunday
07:00 – 21:00 (or until the last refugee)
Contact number: 0319880 int 02
Galați Blue Dot
Cash Enrollment Center
Legal advice and counselling
Access to family doctor
Employment referrals
Accommodation
Prenatal counselling, Support to plan for labor and birth & access gynecologist/ultrasound
Mental health counseling
GBV counselling
Psychosocial support at
Child friendly space (educational toys and games, art supplies, rest area)
Address: 2-8 Movilei Street, 800121, Galați
Monday-Friday
09:00-17:30
Contact Number: +40724445274
CATTIA Brașov Blue Dot
Playground & Child friendly space (educational toys and games, art supplies, rest area)
Mother & Baby space (private breastfeeding area, changing station with supplies, sterilizer, feeding area for toddlers)
2 kindergarten classes supported by UNICEF
Registration for services and information
Registration for receiving assistance provided by the Romanian state
Cash Enrollment Center.
Legal aid, medical appointments
Address: 35 Institutului Street, Brașov
Monday-Friday
09:00-20:00
(with staff present 24/7)
Contact number:
Andreea Vranceanu 0729.089.813
Romexpo Bucharest Blue Dot
Playground & Child friendly space (educational toys and games, art supplies, rest area)
Mother & Baby space (private breastfeeding area, changing station with supplies, sterilizer, feeding area for toddlers)
Mental and Psychosocial support,
Specialized gender-based violence risk mitigation/ response services
Legal aid & counseling
Support to obtain documentation
Temporary protection and/or asylum procedures
Cash assistance,
Employment referral
Means of communication
First aid & medical services
Parenting skills training.
Address: 65-67 Marasti Boulevard, Romexpo, Pavilion GH7, Bucharest
Monday – Friday
09:00 – 17:00
Sector 3 Bucharest Blue Dot
Playground & Child friendly space (educational toys and games, art supplies, rest area)
Mother & Baby space (private breastfeeding area, changing station with supplies, sterilizer, feeding area for toddlers)
Mental and Psychosocial support
Specialized gender-based violence risk mitigation/ response services
Legal aid & counseling
Support to obtain documentation
Temporary protection and/or asylum procedures
Safe transport
Safe area to sleep
Means of communication
First aid & medical services
Parenting skills training
Address: 64 Nita Elinescu Street, Sector 3, Bucharest
Monday – Friday
09:00 – 17:00
