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AI as a tool for newcomers

“Who uses ChatGPT often?” Janik, Sonali, and Faritsa asked the group that had gathered for their workshop at Plan Einstein. We were surprised by how many hands went up! And it’s not surprising, really, because if you’re new to the Netherlands, don’t speak the language, and don’t know exactly how…

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Yallah Sabaya

Yallah Sabaya: An Unforgettable Evening! Every six months, BAK (Foundation for Contemporary Art) transforms into a vibrant center where women of different nationalities and cultures come together to dance and sing. What a wonderful energy and atmosphere! Women from diverse backgrounds come together to dance, laugh, and enjoy each other’s…

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The Province’s Opportunity Creation Team paid us a visit!

Recently, we had some special visitors at the reception center on Joseph Haydnlaan: the Opportunity Creation Team from the Province of Utrecht! We were asked if there was anything we could do to support the residents, something that would really benefit them. It can sometimes be difficult for residents of…

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What space do you have in your home or heart?

Do you want to expand your world? Mean something to another person? Then this gathering might be for you! Sharing is caring.

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Students and azc residents went to FC Utrecht

“FC Utrecht played very well and we were happy they won! The students were very nice and it was fantastic.” How incredibly cool it was that students from Stichting ‘t Sticht invited a group of residents to come and watch an FC Utrecht match! They saw a super exciting…

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Easter Afternoon Fun at azc Star Lodge!

On Friday 18 April, we organised a special Easter activity for children from azc Star Lodge. It was a great success! With children and their parents, we set off walking through the park to the canteen of v.v. Voorwaarts Utrecht. The whole day was dedicated to fun and creativity, as…

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A museum at azc Pahud

Two weeks ago, we had a very special and emotional activity facilitated by Utrecht University at the asylum community centre Pahud: “The Living Museum: Objects That Tell Our Stories”. 13 participants brought an object they felt emotionally connected to. They then told the story around the object to the…

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An evening dedicated to Palestinian literature

Meet Palestinian poets during the Palestinian poetry evening led by Marianne Dagevos, initiator of Podium voor Palestina. In Dutch, English and Arabic, we will listen to several Palestinian writers and poets. Get to know the richness and variety of Palestinian poetry. There is also space to share, together with…

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Bowling with students: an unforgettable afternoon!

On Wednesday 16 April, we went bowling with a group of young people from azc Star Lodge, together with students from Stichting ‘t Sticht. It was a really enjoyable afternoon full of new encounters, fun and teamwork. We started at the Welkom Huiskamer in Utrecht, where everyone was welcomed. The…

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Helping refugees with learning Dutch?

“I want to learn the Dutch language so badly and I am happy that there are Dutch people who want to help me with that!” Adham is from Syria and can be found every week at the language café on Joseph Haydnlaan in Utrecht. There, local residents and employees of…

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