Reintegration project for voluntary returnees to Somalia and Somaliland

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