While for the previous i (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre)ssue on Migration & Integration (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) we carefully curated our selection, in this Community Edition we relay proposals shared directly by the audience, using a âsnowballâ approach to discover even more constructive and inspiring content.
This list of 33 suggested stories, initiatives and actors shows us once again that there is more to migration than the negative narrative in our daily news feed. You can get involved by spreading the word about their work, by participating in some of their activities or even by replicating these good practices in your own region.
Even though we received quite a lot of feedback from Belgium (ReSolve Europeâs HQ), we hope to have more and more relays in cities all over Europe to keep discovering and sharing new ideas and innovative solutions with you.
In BelgiumÂ
đ Convivial (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) a non-profit in Belgium
They accompany newcomers in the crucial first steps to get installed in their new country, you can also take steps to become voisin (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) or propriĂ©taire solidaire (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre).
đ§ DĂ©lices afghans Ă domicile (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) a Food delivery service in and around Brussels
Have some chefs coming to cook at your place and support undocumented Afghans living in the city.
âïž Equality Law Clinic ULB (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) an academic initiative in Brussels
Students contribute to the promotion of equality and social justice, by working directly with NGOs for the benefit of disadvantaged or excluded groups.
đŁ Refugee Walk (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) a public initiative in Flanders
In the spirit of walking a mile in someone else's shoes, join them for a fundraising walk in solidarity with refugees across the globe.
đ» 100Pap Beer (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) a Brewery in and around Brussels
By getting a tasty beer with them, you are also supporting the right for undocumented people to have a roof and a home.
đ Migrakot (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) a student initiative in Louvain-La-Neuve
Motivated students can join this group to organise exhibitions, round-tables and the Festival Visa Vie (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre), taking place in February 2022.
đ©âđŠâđŠ Mentor Escale (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) and Mentor Jeune (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) two non-profits in Brussels and Namur
They support foster families and paths towards autonomy for unaccompanied foreign minors (MENA).
đ (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) MOVE asbl (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre)an association in Molenbeek
Via their Maison des Femmes and magazine Hourra, they give women in Molenbeek a space for expression in all its forms.
đ CIRĂ (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) a coordination platform in Brussels and Wallonia
For 65 years, this well-known organisation has been defending the rights of people in exile, with or without residence permits.
In the UK
đš Migrants in culture (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) a Network without borders based in the UK
They conduct surveys, organise festivals and advocate for a more equitable culture sector inclusive of migrant culture workers and their allies. In the same vein, check Art Refuge (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) that uses art therapy to support both displaced people and frontline staff.
âđœïž Refugee Community Kitchen (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) a charity in Edinburgh and London
As they put it: âWe are volunteers. We chop. We stir. We serve. We believe food is a human right. Everyone deserves food that weâd be happy to eat at our own tables.â
đïž Ashley Community & Housing (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre)a company in Bristol and Wolverhampton
ACH provides careers advice, employment opportunities, training courses and personalised business support to their tenants and the wider community.
In France
đ° House of Journalists (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) and Engaje (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) are physical havens in Paris and Brussels
They provide a safe working space for journalists forced into exile because of their profession and include them in local newsrooms and media.
đ Refugee Info Bus (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre)a collective in Calais
The team of 6 volunteers provide people on the move in Calais with multilingual information, as well as phone charge, phone repair and WiFi.
đ Les nouvelles de la jungle (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) a comic book about Calais
Through discussions with children, women and men in âthe jungle of Calaisâ, the authors give testimonies of their distress but also of their hopes for a better life.
In Austria
đïž Migration Lab (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre)a creator of shared space in Vienna and The Hague
They transform urban spaces into public living rooms to engage with the communities and create safe spaces for everyone to share their stories.
In Czech Republic
đ©âđ« People in Need (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) a non-profit based in Prague
They provide social consultation for people in disadvantaged localities, especially on debt management.
In Italy
đłïž Domenico Lucano (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) former Mayor of Riace in Calabre, Italy
He has developed a model of hospitality in his city but is now facing jail time for his actions. Eurodeputy Damien CarĂȘme (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) and 300 personalities have signed a tribune to defend him and many petitions are being circulated.
In the Netherlands
đ« Hello Move (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) an immigration service from Russia to the Netherlands
They "help people relocate to their dream country" and can tell you in which country itâs easier to open a business or where the most delicious cuisine is.
Across Europe
đż Collective aid (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) a Volunteer-run organisation in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and France
They gave themselves the mission to fill the gaps left by other aid actors, mainly by providing those in need with vital material aid and hygiene solutions.
đ§ Action for Education (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) a Non-profit in UK, Greece, Spain and Switzerland
You can help bridge the social gap and help fund education for people on the move and via one of their digital, creative or advocacy projects.
âïž European Network of Migrant Women (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) a feminist platform in Europe
They represent the concerns, needs and interests of migrant and refugee women and girls in Europe, through targeted initiatives such as Mums at Work (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre).
𧟠Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) an academic initiative
The index is a reliable tool to compare what governments are doing to promote the integration of migrants. Check also the European Website on Integration (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) that gives more than 1.300 good practices on migrants integration in Europe... and can also feature your own work.
đ§ #VISATONOWHERE (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) stories along migration routes by Outriders (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre)
They are an amazingly creative media based in Poland thatâseeks answers to problems, fears and needs, which might happen far, but influence your daily lifeâ.
đ° Minority Communities Mobilize (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) a solution article by Are We Europe (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre)
In addition to this one, they have many other inspiring content in their archive (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) and provide guidance to develop your storytelling skills via their studio (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre).Â
Other suggested media to follow on this topic are Solomon (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre), based in Greece, and The Local (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre), based in Sweden but with editions in 9 European countries.
We thank the organisations and people mentioned above for their incredibly positive work:
Thank YOU to the ReSolvers who have shared this content with us and given their feedback:
Amalia Verzola (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) / Cerise Singa (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) / Â Claire Chevrier / Â Collectif Antidotes (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) / @convivial.be (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) / @danouuch (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) / Frankie Reid / Â Gautier Van Rossom / Jakub Gornicki (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) / Jean Matterne / @lambelinanne (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) / @laurampana (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) / Maria K. Mawla (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) Â / Â Maria Viktoria Hill (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) / Marta Che (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) / Mya Berger / Riadh Kadhi (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) / @olgalit_english (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) Â / @Solvo (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) / Tamam Abusalama (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre) / Â Thibaut Magerman / @wearesolomon (S'ouvre dans une nouvelle fenĂȘtre)Â
This is just the start as weâll continue to discover new content and recommendations about #social and #environmental challenges shared by our growing Community of ReSolvers from all over Europe.
Now that we have taken off, stay tuned for Issue #2 on âHomelessnessâ, coming out already on the 15th of February 2022.Â
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