The project, financed by the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), supports voluntary returnees in their return and reintegration in Somalia / Somaliland.

It is carried out by the BAMF in cooperation with the International Return and Reintegration Assistance (IRARA) organization. This is done immediately after arrival in Somalia/Somaliland in order to support the returnees in the first six months after their arrival.

Eligibility criteria:

• People who are interested must have resided in Germany for at least three consecutive months.
• Funding is only possible in connection with a REAG/GARP application.
• Interested persons can submit a registration to the BAMF via the return counselling centres by 31 March, 2022. The fully completed registration form must be submitted at least 5 working days before departure. Departure must take place by 30 April, 2022 at the latest.
• The reintegration support from IRARA Somalia/Somaliland should be completed within 6 months after departure.

Scope of reintegration assistance:

• Reception and needs-based support at the airport (if desired and requested in due time)
• Assistance on arrival (arrangements for onward travel, provision of emergency or temporary accommodation, urgent medical care)
• Support in setting up a business (support in drawing up a business plan as well as in founding a small business)
• Assistance in accessing adult education and training
• Accompanying and advising the returnees (if necessary, organizing additional and professional support)

Amount of benefits in kind:

• Individual: up to EUR 3,000
• Spouse: up to EUR 500
• Per child: up to EUR 350
• Vulnerable persons: one-time additional up to EUR 500 (please enclose evidence)
• The maximum amount of EUR 6,000 per family