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RefAid - Refugee Aid App

RefAid - Refugee Aid App

Migrant and refugee services

79 ratings
23 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 9, 2016
  • January 14, 2025

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trellyz Limited
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This app helps migrants and refugees find essential services like food, shelter, and legal aid. It displays available resources on a map with details on opening hours and locations, sourced from trusted organizations. The app prioritizes user privacy and can be used offline.

✓Map view of nearby aid by category
✓Detailed service information and locations
✓Offline functionality
✓Push notifications for urgent news
✓Multilingual support
✓Privacy-focused location sharing
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What's New in RefAid

5.0.1

January 14, 2025

Enhanced map.

User reviews

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Aids and Abets Criminals

While the “humanitarian” premise which this app claims to be based upon seems good it also has the huge potential to be abused by criminals coming into the country illegally. I was under the impression apps that possibly can be used for criminal purposes aren’t typically allowed in the AppStore; it’s actually not that surprising Apple looks the other way though since they are of course a very left leaning company.
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Response from developer

Hello. What do you mean it crashes? The app does require that you allow it to know your location in order to show you the services which are nearest to you. But you can determine in the phone settings whether to leave this on all the time - in which case if any of the service providers want to send time sensitive information to people in your general area they an - or just when you are using the app. Perhaps you can try with the minimal - "just while you are using the app." We have tested this on all versions supported by Apple and it does indeed work, so I'm not sure where you are having the problem. Please feel free to explain it here. Thank you.

Bigotry cannot be hidden.

Those leaving bad reviews may think that their anonymity protects them against being judged for their bigotry. They should ask themselves a question. If they’re so certain that their beliefs are good and right, what reason is there to hide and be cowardly? Good people have no reason to hide behind a mask and evil cannot be disguised by one. You think you’re anonymous, but you cannot hide from yourselves even when you fool yourselves that no one else sees what you truly are. You hide because you’re aware of your own darkness and cruelty. You hate goodness and kindness in others because you envy it. You’re not incapable of it. You’ve chosen to be cold and dead and cruel. Don’t blame anyone else for that and don’t expect good people to follow just because their caring makes you uncomfortable. Grow up and live with how you choose to be or change yourself. Quit expecting the universe to stop for you.
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PhantomPhanPhantomPhan

Amazing resource for helping others

I don’t understand the extremely negative reviews posted to undermine this app because what these people are doing is amazing and incredibly helpful to individuals who are desperately in need of assistance, have in most cases lost everything even their loved ones, and faced hardships that the more fortunate individuals who are against helping migrants and even citizens within America and other countries this app is available in, which this app also resources for, such as homeless vets. For the developers keep up the selfless and incredibly kind deeds you are accomplishing with your talents and compassion
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Vegan personVegan person

It’s ok.

How about an app to help the many, many homeless American veterans?

Response to devs response to me.

I didn’t say a thing about migrants or anger. You did. Also I’ve never asked for a or taken a handout once in my life.

Please stop assuming you know me and what my views are. 1 star for being presumptive of your reviewers.
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Response from developer

We do have an app to help the homeless and vets. It is called LifeSpots. Our goal is to help everyone who needs help to find it. Your rating obviously expresses anger at migrants and refugees, but the vast majority of people helped by this app in the United States are legal immigrants. And we all deserve help sometime. Even you.

Amazing resource for those in desperate need

This app ties together lots of information from different services that are working to help refugees in different aspects. Refugees can find where to have a hot shower, a hot meal, free legal services, English classes, groups for men and women, immigration services... and many more.

This is an incredible resource. Before this app a refugee would have had to spend hours tracking down the right service they needed - provided they even knew about it. Now they can search for what they need in seconds.

Mapping all these services is a great benefit to the people that have been marginalized in their countries. My hope is more people learn about this and spread the word!
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FAQ

What does the RefAid app do?

The app helps migrants and refugees locate essential services such as food, shelter, legal assistance, and health support. It displays these services on a map with details on their location, opening hours, and the types of aid provided by trusted organizations.

What types of aid can I find on the app?

You can find a wide range of aid categorized by type, including Legal/Admin/Info, Food, Shelter, Water, specific aid for Parents and Children, Unaccompanied Children, Women and Men, Health, Education, and Toilets and Showers.

Is the app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, and is provided as a free service to those in need.

Does the app work without an internet connection?

Yes, the app is designed to work offline. This allows you to find services near you and navigate to them even when you do not have an internet connection, which is crucial in many situations.

What is the geographic coverage of the app?

The app currently shows services within 100 miles (150 kilometers) of your current location. It is available in Europe, the United States, and Turkey, with more regions expected to be added in the future.