How it works
Get registered with an NGO to receive dedicated NGO support at every step. Our partners will match you with available and suitable housing, connect you to landlords, and guide you from application to move‑in until you’re safely housed.
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Explore website
Browse through the platform to find tools on how to get started to find housing.
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View NGO map below
Consult social mapping to find your way to NGOs that offer housing support.
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Get your profile created by an NGO
Contact an NGO depending on the region where you are looking for housing. If the NGO can offer support to find housing, they will create a profile with you on our platform.
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The NGO applies for housing
The NGO will apply for suitable housing options for you
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Housing visits with the NGO
The NGO will accompany you to the physical house visit to ensure smooth communication.
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Housing secured
If your application is validated by the landlord, a contract will be set up and you can get settled in your new home.
Our NGO Partners
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New Partnership Expands Housing guidelines
Why participate in the PATHS project?
- All of our services are free of charge and are put in place to ensure safe and sustainable housing for you.
- IOM's core work is supporting migrants globally.
- NGOs guide you practically and administratively from application to move-in until you are safely housed.
- The PATHS project offers you an information package and tools on your rights and duties as a tenant.
- The PATHS project offers communication support between you and the landlord to ensure a good housing experience.
- Your voice is heard: you can give us feedback on the matching experience, so we can continuously improve our services and help more people find housing.
Testimonies from refugees
"IOM helped me find stable housing after months of searching. The verification process gave me confidence in both the property and the community."
Sarah Thompson
"Thanks to IOM, I secured a job that truly matches my skills and aspirations. Their support made all the difference during my job search."
John Roberts
"IOM provided me with the resources I needed to reconnect with my community and access mental health services. I feel more hopeful than ever."
Emily Parker
