News & activities

Foster parents sought for minor refugees

Do you have a big heart? And space in your home? Can you take it well when things go differently than you expected? Then maybe becoming a shelter parent for a minor refugee will suit you! The Utrecht region is looking for people who can provide short- or long-term shelter…

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The HerculesHoek is open!

We are open! Ukrainian Tymofii and Dutch Luc were symbolically connected by neighborhood councilwoman Eva Oosters. And with this, the HerculesHoek was officially opened. In this meeting place near the shelter for Ukrainians at Herculesplein everyone is welcome.

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Dancing at Yallah Sabaya!

“I went to a party for the first time in my life and it was exciting but also so special and fun to experience!” Sometimes your heart jumps open when people share something with you.

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Enjoying the last September sun on the water

A look back to the third week of September, when we got to enjoy summer temperatures on the water! Twice in one week, residents of azc Joseph Haydnlaan were allowed to join a canal cruise through the Utrecht canals.

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Ukrainian-Dutch music

“Hold on, Hold tight.” These are words of hope in these times. A group of Dutch and Ukrainian musicians made a medley of this song by the Zeeland band BLØF and the Ukrainian song Живи by Yuliya Roznen. 'It is a medley about the growing threat at the border and about situations that turn out differently than you expect. At the same time, the song speaks of hope and love for each other and for the homeland,' says Utrecht-based Hadassa Bakker, who brought the musicians together.

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Open azc day at Star Lodge

The weather threatened to be stormy but after a small splash of rain, the sun did break through during the open azc day September 28! The day at azc Star Lodge on Biltsestraatweg attracted many people. After entering, people could get a tour from COA, which was widely used. One…

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To the indoor arcade with de Chamber of Commerce

“It was really nice, no, it was amazing!’ Those were the words of a Syrian man on the bus back to the azc in Oog in Al, after a great afternoon at Play-in Utrecht. Under the coordination of NL Cares, employees of the Chamber of Commerce invited residents of the…

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Light sculptures for the Sint Maartenparade

We have begun…! This week we put the first touches on our light sculpture for the Sint Maartenparade. We created human figures that will eventually be placed on a huge globe to symbolize unity! And on Saturday, November 9, we are even leading the parade with it! Will you come…

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Visiting the Biltse Boer

The other day we organized a special outing for Star Lodge families to dairy farm de Biltse Boer, just a 15-minute bike ride away. This farm offers more than just fresh milk and homemade ice cream; families can also experience the Dutch countryside there! There the children got to feed…

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Volunteer vacancies refugee soccer team

We are looking for a team of coaches for the refugee soccer team to be established. A coach/trainer who enjoys building a team, supervising the trainings and matches and a team supervisor who takes care of the soccer matters around the trainings and matches and the team. There is support…

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