In 2020, they were matched by Welkom in Utrecht: Janneke’s Dutch family and Regat’s Eritrean family. Both women have a partner and two children. Now, five years later, they look back on the time they spent together. In Regat’s cosy flat in Overvecht, they talk about the match, their experiences…
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‘Corinne and Hans are my family in the Netherlands, I am very happy to have met them!’ This was said by Mahmoud after visiting them at their home. With their Foundation Connected (www.stichtingconnected.nl), Corinne and Hans try to support people in the asylum seekers’ centre with questions that other agencies…
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Last week was the Teddy Bear Hospital on Europalaan! At this bear hospital, children can playfully make their bears better under the guidance of medical students. The children were transformed into real doctors and then got to work. X-rays were taken, bandages applied, medicines prescribed and plasters applied. The children…
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Two fourth-year nursing students stopped by azc Star Lodge to provide information on healthcare. This is a great opportunity for residents of the azc to gain valuable information about the healthcare system in the Netherlands, and for the students to gain practical experience. Cultural Insights: Together, we discover the cultural…
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A few weeks ago, we were visited at Plan Einstein Pahud by an entire history class from Vathorst College from Amersfoort! The students were introduced to residents and got an insight into life at an asylum seekers’ centre. We started with a quiz and a tour of the grounds. “Did…
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The sun is shining and nature is coming back to life! That’s why we’ve recently been visiting urban gardens with residents from various reception centers. A group of women from the Europalaan reception center visited the city garden of Utrecht Natuurlijk in Park Transwijk, where an enthusiastic staff member talked…
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By sharing personal experiences, cultures, and emotions, connections are made and mutual understanding grows. Our recent workshops beautifully illustrated this! Over the past month, we teamed up with the Milagro Project to host a special series of storytelling workshops at De HerculesHoek. Participants from Ukraine, Poland, Egypt, Yemen, and more…
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Saturday, April 5 was a day to remember for the children at the reception center on Joseph Haydnlaan! A cheerful group of volunteers from Hasene Nederland brought a wonderful surprise: a joyful children’s party full of fun and treats! Right from the start, there was a festive atmosphere. There were…
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An unforgettable day full of fun and adventure! What an amazing outing we had! Together with an enthusiastic group of children from AZC Star Lodge and their supervisors, we set off to Biltse Boer – some by bus, others actively by bike. A special thank you to our three wonderful…
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Moving to a new country comes with many challenges: adapting to a different culture, building new routines, and feeling confident in an unfamiliar environment. To support Ukrainians in navigating these changes, a series of workshops recently started in the HerculesHoek, led by a certified life coach. The workshops focus on…
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