In 2014, a total of 571,000 asylum applications were submitted in the EU, of which 173,000 were in Germany. The Federal Office for Migration and Refugees now expects at least 800,000 applications for 2015. More and more people are leaving their homes and families because there is war, persecution and violence in their homeland. Escape is often the only way to save your own life and your children's lives.

The scenarios summarized in this infographic provide a quick overview and important information on how refugees can be effectively helped to gain a foothold in their new life quickly.