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RRF Six-Month Retrospective: Adaptation, Expansion and Operational Growth

The first six months of 2025 marked a period of strategic deepening and operational work and learning for the RRF. We concentrated our efforts in consolidating and expanding internal capacities, generating knowledge and tools for Member States (MS), strengthening the presence and collaboration with local and national actors in countries of origin and piloting new … Continued

Reintegration Insights: RRF and OFII in Senegal

Senegal – May 5–11, 2025 As part of the Reintegration Amplification (RAMP) project, complementary reintegration services provide psychosocial support, vocational training, and support in setting up of environmentally sustainable businesses for voluntary returnees from the European Union. In addition, the OFII referral desk aims to act as a one stop shop for returnees to be … Continued

PROSPECT Project Brings Capacity Building Workshops to Nigeria

As part of the project “Strengthening the Provision of Support for Reintegration of Vulnerable Persons, including Victims of Trafficking (VoTs)”, Returning to Nigeria (PROSPECT) – two capacity building workshops were conducted in the cities of Lagos and Benin, in February and April, respectively. The second phase of the PROSPECT project supported the development of an … Continued

RRF Supports Decentralised RIAT Implementation Across Member States 

An increasing number of Member States (MS) are decentralising the use of the Reintegration Assistance Tool (RIAT), bringing its application closer to individual return counsellors. In response to this shift, the Return and Reintegration Facility (RRF) has adjusted its implementation support strategy to better align with national needs.  As announced during the EMN REG RIAT … Continued

Wrap up of the Reaching Undocumented Migrants (RUM): Key Takeaways

How to effectively reach irregular migrants and inform them about available support for return and reintegration? This was the main question addressed by the Reaching Undocumented Migrants (RUM) project which was conceived and implemented in partnership with the Mixed Migration Centre (MMC), Migration Policy Institute (MPI), Fedasil and RRF stakeholders. Started exactly 12 months ago, … Continued

Enhancing local ownership

Insights from the RRF observation mission to Armenia 5-6 November 2024 – Armenia. The RRF Observation Mission in the framework of the Local Ownership in Armenia (LOSRA) project provided an opportunity for RRF Member States to deepen their understanding of LOSRA’s activities, progress, and challenges. Representatives from Belgium (FEDASIL), Germany (BMI, ZUR, and LfAR), and … Continued

Bridging return and reintegration and development efforts

Key Outcomes from the 7th Meeting of the RRF – Technical Working Group on Reintegration and Development On November 27, 2024, the group reconvened for its seventh meeting, hosted by its Chair (FEDASIL) at its headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. This gathering brought together over 25 representatives from the Return, Reintegration, and Development sectors, as well … Continued

Empowering Reintegration Through RIAT

RIAT is a comprehensive digital platform designed to manage individual reintegration assistance across the European Union and beyond. Accessible to all EU+ Member States (EU+ MS), it is utilised by return counsellors, government administrations, EU agencies such as Frontex (which organises reintegration support), and reintegration partners in countries of origin. By streamlining collaboration between these … Continued

Explore the Revamped RRF Website

This major enhancement marks a significant step forward in the Facility’s ongoing efforts to foster communication and engagement across all levels of its activities towards its stakeholders, experts, and practitioners. The RRF has undertaken substantial developments in its organisational activities, prompting a major progress of the project implementation. Recognising the need to align its communication … Continued