Monika Stodolska

In this research project, funded by the University of Illinois European Union Center, Dr. Monika Stodolska examines the experiences of Ukrainian refugees in Poland, including: how are the refugees adapting to life in Poland, and what is the role of host families in their adaptation process; what is the role of leisure (both with the host families, with other refugees, and organized by the local community organizations) in helping refugees adapt and deal with trauma; how did the local Polish population respond to the refugee crisis and; how were the local volunteer networks established, and how do they operate.