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UNHCR Partner Project Voyager Wins ‘Hope Away from Home’ Award for Ukraine Refugee Employment Initiative
WHY IT MATTERS
The award highlights successful, scalable support for Ukrainian refugees, showcasing how targeted employment programs can foster integration and economic resilience in host communities.
What happened
On 5 October, Project Voyager, a UNHCR partner, received the UNHCR “Hope Away from Home” award for its Jobs4Ukraine program at the 24th Civil Society Gala in Romania. The award, presented by a joint panel of IOM, UNHCR, UNICEF and WHO, recognizes projects that help refugees build new beginnings.
Jobs4Ukraine connects Ukrainian refugees with employment opportunities through career counseling, training courses, workshops, recruitment events and direct employer links. Project Voyager also earned second prize in the Economic and Social Development category and the Social Impact award.
The Gala, held annually since 2002 by The Institute, celebrates civic engagement and outstanding civil society initiatives across Romania.
PRIMARY SOURCES
UNHCR Romania Ukraine Refugee Situation Weekly Update #217 - 12 October 2026
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