Luxembourg center supports refugees’ integration for a decade
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In 2016, the Temporary Accommodation Structure for International Protection Seekers (SHTDPI) opened in Dudelange, Luxembourg, to provide housing and support to refugees arriving in the country.
The center began as a response to the 2015 European migration crisis, when many Syrians sought refuge. The city of Dudelange partnered with the state and the Luxembourg Red Cross to establish a modular structure on ARBED land, recruiting volunteers and signing agreements to launch the project.
Beyond providing shelter, the SHTDPI focuses on social support, helping people understand their rights and navigate administrative processes like accessing healthcare. An on-site social worker and educator assist with paperwork and explain official correspondence. The center also runs programs designed to encourage integration and independence among residents.
Sylvie Krol, the current manager of the SHTDPI, explained that the Luxembourg Red Cross’s Migrants and Refugees service aims to ensure dignified living conditions for migrants by recognizing and building on their existing strengths. The state sets the center’s specific missions, including fostering an environment where people can live together harmoniously.
