NewzA women's shelter for refugees in Krakow, Poland, is facing significant operational challenges as local sentiment toward Ukrainian refugees shifts. The facility, which previously benefited from widespread volunteer support, is now struggling to maintain its services amid rising anti-Ukrainian attitudes in the region.
Nastya Podorozhnya, a 29-year-old who was residing in Poland prior to the February 2022 Russian invasion, has seen the environment for her relatives and other displaced Ukrainians change significantly. The current struggle of the shelter reflects broader social tensions emerging in Poland as the initial wave of public hospitality faces pressure from changing domestic perspectives on the refugee crisis.
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