On Dec. 23, a large group from Pahud went to the Railway Museum. As many as 43 people had a great time! Apart from everything the museum has to offer in terms of discovery for young and old, this time because of the possibility of ice skating and taking souvenir…
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What a joy to sing and celebrate Christmas together. A very cool group of volunteers organizes a children’s activity every two weeks at the asylum center on Joseph Haydnlaan. This time, Christmas songs were practiced and then there was a real performance for the proud parents who came to…
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The other day, a group of women from Europalaan received a warm welcome at the Central Library on Neude. They were shown around by an enthusiastic staff member who showed them the beautiful former post office. The library at Neude is not only a beautiful building, it is also a…
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With more than 25 people from the azc and at least 20 more Rabobank employees, we had a fantastic afternoon in the Rabobank building. In the museum we saw the money of the past and the computers that were used in those days. We also got a tour of the…
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We enjoy working with organizations and companies to create meaningful experiences together for refugees. Recently, together with Douwe Egberts, introduced to us by Present Utrecht, we organized a fun activity for children at the Star Lodge shelter. Together we made music, laughed a lot, and decorated cakes. It was a…
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Our games and bookshelves are well stocked again with wonderful new games and books! We can now play classics like chess and backgammon, as well as practice Dutch with games for our language cafes. And lots of comic books to read! You don’t need much language skills for that,…
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Last week we hosted a fantastic workshop at The HerculesHoek using LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® to explore the theme “Build your Goals for 2025.” Led by amazing coach Marije Kooi, participants used LEGO® bricks to visualize their ideas and reflect on their personal and professional goals. The atmosphere was good and…
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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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Unsuspecting, they both step in for their first Dutch lesson at the language café in the living room of asylum neighborhood center Pahud. One lives in abc Pahud, the other at Stichting Noodopvang Dakloze Vreemdeling Utrecht in the Overvecht neighborhood. En wat blijkt? Ze kennen elkaar! Several years ago, they…
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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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