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Olena Kovalenko
Newcomer Orientation / Orientation adviser with long experience helping newcomers navigate German public services.
About
Olena Kovalenko leads Welcome Bridges Network’s newcomer orientation work: the first checklists, document sessions, and practical workshops people need before they know which office is responsible for what. She came to the work through her own migration experience and years of accompanying families through Anmeldung, health insurance, school entry, and residence appointments. Olena writes with the assumption that confusion is usually a design problem, not a personal failure.
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From Newcomer to Participant: How to Get Involved in Your Local Community
June 28, 2026
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Raising Children Across Languages, Cultures, and School Systems
June 28, 2026
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How Do I Find Housing When I Am New, Have Limited Records, or Face Discrimination?
June 28, 2026
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How to Understand Your Residence Status Without Relying on Rumours
June 28, 2026
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I Have Just Arrived—What Should I Organize First?
June 28, 2026