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Information for refugees and people in need

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I-Need provides information to refugees and people in need about lunch tables, german lessons, clothes, medical treatment, legal advice and much more in a variety of Swiss cities and regions. Many offers – including the iOS and Android apps – are for free, made available by churches, aid organisations and many volunteers.

I-Need provides information to refugees and people in need about lunch tables, german lessons, clothes, medical treatment, legal advice and much more in a variety of Swiss cities and regions. Many offers – including the iOS and Android apps – are for free, made available by churches, aid organisations and many volunteers.

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