DOCK-Buurtcentrum Sterrenzicht

This is a community space as part of a larger organisation called DOCK meant to foster belonging among all locals. Its activities include: card evening, fitness club, choir, tango dancing, movement lessons for elderly women, youth activities, computer help.

New Dutch Connections

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…

NISBO (Dutch Association for Older Migrants)

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: consultation hours (related to issues such as employment, money matters, housing, care, and well-being) computer…

Parenting across borders

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: Staying Connected Parenting Far From Home: dialogue series for parents of the Star…

Plan Einstein – Pahud

Objective: fostering community through mutual engagement: Plan Einstein emphasizes values like equality, inclusiveness, cohesion, and trust, all of which are essential for creating a healthy community. Plan Einstein offers courses and activities that are open to refugees and local citizens. Activities: open hours language cafe’s sports women’s hours crafts

Plan Einstein- Haydn

Plan Einstein- Haydn works on fostering community through mutual engagement, plan Einstein emphasises values like equality, inclusiveness, cohesion, and trust, all of which are essential for creating a healthy community, and open to both locals and refugees. Their activities include: language cafe’s, football, women’s hours, tai chi, sewing (and more).

Radio Einstein

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: Podcast Production

Serve the City Utrecht

Objective: connecting young volunteers (16-30 y.o) to people who have little to no network in Utrecht, such as migrants as refugees. Connection, open-mindedness, joy and community are listed as the organization’s core values. Activities: (language) tutoring assistance with daily tasks companionship

Stichting Eet Mee – Come & Eat

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: Home dinners for cultural exchange

Stichting van Hagar tot Ruth

Objective: providing a safe and welcoming space for building friendships and sharing experiences through creative activities like sewing and handicrafts, fostering connection and mutual encouragement Activities: sewing and handicraft lessons to a mixed group of newcomers and local residents.