“And all of a sudden this young man at lunch started playing this fantastic song by Ludovico Einaudi…” Since 3 weeks we have had a piano at Plan Einstein Pahud thanks to Het Wilde Westen. From day one, we have been surprised by the people who play it. The fact…
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On a lovely sunny afternoon last week, we had a fun trip to the Rietveld Schroeder House. It was a lovely sunny day, which made our trip extra enjoyable. We were given a tour through the Rietveld Schröder House by Razan. Especially in Arabic, which was very nice for the…
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What fun students from student union C.S. Veritas and young residents of the asylum center had on a warm Wednesday afternoon in June! Actually, not much is needed to make such a meeting a success, really being interested in each other is enough. And then nice contacts develop. Where are…
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At our language cafes, asylum seekers and refugees can practice Dutch with volunteers. It is about one hour per week. Experience is not necessary. Enthusiasm is enough! We have language cafes at azc Star Lodge on Biltsestraatweg, azc Joseph Haydnlaan, and various shelter locations for Ukrainian refugees. We know from…
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On May 18, SPRING Utrecht opened with a smashing performance by the Ukrainian folk band Daha Braha. 10 Ukrainian refugees attended both the concert and the drinks reception, where all the guests, including the organizers, were present. We helped translate their questions and feedback, which provided a good basis for…
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Together with two amazing guides, we walked through Utrecht with residents of shelter location Star Lodge and location Plan Einstein Pahud to learn more about Lofen Palace. The palace has been here for hundreds of years, but can only be seen if you look very closely. We really enjoyed the…
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Tuesday evening, May 30, was a very beautiful, special, and emotional evening at Plan Einstein Pahud. Together with other Utrechters and while enjoying delicious snacks, the residents of the asylum seekers center watched the documentary My Father, Nour and Me. Afterward, there was an after talk and space to talk…
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What a pleasure it is to work with beautiful people like Fatima Oulad Thami of Hand of Fatima! It started with an evening at the asylum center where she came to give the women beautiful henna decorations on their hands. From that, she gave the women three amazing workshops on…
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On May 11 there was a special Queer edition of Centraal Laat, a mini festival at Centraal Museum in Utrecht. We went to the museum together to enjoy the performances by talented artists. We were also able to enjoy strolling through the museum. Enrique and Sophia certainly enjoyed the evening…
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“Guys thanks for the hospitality, it really shows the true meaning of our team name One Family… thanks so much guys!” The mixed soccer team from sv DVSU and refugees from all over Utrecht competed together for qualification for the Unity Cup, a European soccer tournament with newcomers organized by…
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