Category: The Netherlands

Objective: Villa Vrede is a community center that focuses on supporting undocumented migrants and refugees. Its primary objective is to offer support, reduce social isolation, and improve the well-being of individuals who often live in precarious circumstances due to their undocumented status. Activities:

Objective : The New Dutch Connections Foundation’s (NDC) mission is to help people with a refugee backround discover and develop their talents, build a network, and increase their chances of a future in the Netherlands, regardless of their residency status. New Dutch Connections uses theater productions as a means to tell the real-life stories of …

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Objective: Radio Einstein is a podcast with and about newcomers of refugee centers in Utrecht. They have podcasts for various themes. Most of these are personal interviews discussing the travels and dreams of refugees or asylum seekers Activities:

Objective: a safe and vibrant place where people integrating can follow activities and information, go with questions, practice the Dutch language, find a listening ear and where they can meet Utrecht residents and other people integrating for a chat. Activities:

Objective: parenting across Borders has been offering dialogue series for international parents in Utrecht since 2019. These offer follow themes of self-resilience and sustainability, helping parents understand how to navigate childbirth within the Netherlands and help build support networks around birth. Projects:

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Objective: Aikido Utrecht works in collaboration with the Welkom in Utrecht Foundation to invite refugees to participate in Aikido lessons. They offer separate lessons for children, youth, and adults. These lessons are primarily learned by watching and doing, hence knowledge of Dutch is not necessary. Activities:

Objectives: cultural exchange between refugees and residents in Utrecht. Stichting Eet Mee connects refugees in the municipality of Utrecht to local residents who would like to invite refugees into their home for dinner Activities:

Objectives: the primary goal is to inform and support older migrants in addressing their needs and challenges within Dutch society. They advocate for the interests of older migrants and offer advice, support, and information to enhance participation in society. Activities: