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Viola Pulkkinen
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Viola Pulkkinen

Viola Pulkkinen was a Consultant with MPI’s International Program, providing support for projects on complementary pathways, refugee resettlement, and climate change. Prior to joining MPI, Ms. Pulkkinen interned with the Finnish Refugee Advice Centre and the Institute for Security and Development Policy. She has also worked as a Research Assistant in program evaluations focusing on Finnish immigration.

Ms. Pulkkinen holds a master’s degree in political science from Stockholm University and a bachelor’s degree in social psychology from the University of Helsinki.

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Policy Briefs
October 2023
From Safe Homes to Sponsors: Lessons from the Ukraine Hosting Response for Refugee Sponsorship Programs
By  Susan Fratzke, Viola Pulkkinen and Emma Ugolini

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Policy Briefs
October 2023

From Safe Homes to Sponsors: Lessons from the Ukraine Hosting Response for Refugee Sponsorship Programs

As millions of people fled Ukraine and sought safety in countries across Europe after Russia's 2022 invasion, community-led projects emerged to help newcomers find temporary housing in private homes. These hosting initiatives have helped quickly address a pressing housing need, fill gaps in official reception services, and engage communities in welcoming refugees. But they have also posed challenges, as this policy brief discusses.