Knowledge by, for and about newcomers

Knowledge by, for and about newcomers

For newcomers

Helpdesk

Do you have questions about your new life in the Netherlands? For example, about education, language, work, care or housing? Then you can contact our Helpdesk. Together with you, we look for answers and ideas.

Ask us your question on Facebook, WhatsApp or e-mail. Our team will respond the next working day.

General

Refugeehelp

Information on various topics for displaced persons from Ukraine.

Welcomeapp

An online platform to find activities in your neighborhood, look up information and meet new people.

IPN Foundation

Information for integration and participation of Turkish newcomers.

Just in the Netherlands

Program from Dutch Broadcasting to learn more about NL if you are new here.

Diversity At Level Foundation

Coaching, workshops and guidance for newcomers to find their way in the Netherlands (work, language, rights, etc.).

Language

Me and Society

Language courses

Tell me

Online language cafe for newcomers

Taaly

Multilingual App to find a language buddy.

It begins with Language

National platform for language coaching.

Leisure & Connections

Meetup

A platform to find social activities in your neighborhood.

Parenting Across Borders

Meeting other parents and talking about parenting and parenting.

Writing Workshop

Writing workshop for newcomers who have a passion for stories, poems or columns. Creative writing for people learning Dutch.

Webinar Social Connections

Interview with Ukrainian KOLO community and Stacci (Penievska) Pierce, specialist in adaptation and integration in a new society,

Common Frames

Film and media projects with (young) newcomers

Education

General info education

General information about studying and going to school in the Netherlands.

UAF Academy

Online learning and development platform for refugee students and professionals.

United Repair Center

Trains newcomers to become tailors and gives them gainful employment.

Teacher refugee Mathematics

Courses for teacher refugees who want to work in Dutch education as math teachers. Developed by the Dutch association for teachers of mathematics (NVvW)

UQ

App for personal development and skill training.

Homework help

A volunteer supports with your children's homework.

Rights & responsibilities

The Legal Counter

Free advice on rights.

Fairwork

Information on employment rights.

Article 1

Report discrimination or unequal treatment to the national hotline or 1 of the regional bureaus.

Pro Demos

Explains the ground rules of democracy and rule of law and shows what you can do to influence yourself.

Refugeehelp

Information on various topics.

Self-Determination & Residence Rights Platform

Information on retaining residency rights after divorcing your partner.

Islamophobia hotline

Report an incident of Islamophobia. Also (legal) support and advice.

Housing

Reception of Ukrainians

Information on arrival and reception in the Netherlands for Ukrainians.

Takecarebnb

Organization that matches people with residence status to stay with a Dutch host family.

Housing status holders

Information on steps to housing for status holders.

Care & Wellness

General info care

Information on the Dutch health care system and health insurance for newcomers.

Health Insurance Line

Information on medical care for Ukrainians.

Health Insurance Line

Health insurance information in several languages.

GZA

Health care information for people seeking asylum.

Tolken in de zorg

Informatie voor zorgverleners voor het inschakelen van een tolk in de zorg.

Work

Refugee Work

National online starting point for refugees seeking employment.

Refugees employment agency

Temporary employment agency for refugees, asylum seekers and status holders for suitable work that gives them an opportunity for economic independence and integration into Dutch society.

Refugee Talent Hub

Matches employers and employees for gainful employment.

NewBees

Guidance, traineeships and tailored support for newcomers to employment and integration.

Refugee Connect

Matching and counseling employers with residents of AZCs.

Refugee Company

Apprenticeship programs for people from refugee backgrounds.

A Beautiful Mess

Apprenticeship workshop for people from refugee backgrounds.

Environmental Work

Intermediary for people with vulnerable labor market positions to work in the circular economy, facility services, transportation and logistics sectors.

Association of Foreign Qualified Physicians

Supporting foreign-qualified doctors during their medical career in the Netherlands and removing obstacles in the recognition procedure.

Futurework

Helps employers successfully fill vacancies with newcomers.

United Repair Center

Trains newcomers to become tailors and gives them gainful employment.

Heroyam

Education, training and job counseling for newcomers.

Teacher refugee for the classroom

Information on how to become a teacher again even in NL and a buddy program.

Global People

Matching multicultural talent to top employers

Alumni inspiration magazine Forward Inc.

Inspirational magazine featuring interviews and stories of newcomers who found work with Forward Inc.

Social Capital

Posting agency for an inclusive job market where there is room for everyone. After a trial period in a central HUB, you move on to a paid job in the hospitality industry after a maximum of 2 months.

Skillab

App to create skill profile; gain insight into your development points and career path.

Webinar Contacting Locals

Webinar Navigating relationships with locals in work and life - Ukranian community

Newcomers and Work Platform initiatives

UMCG

Employing newcomers with healthcare backgrounds as assistant nurses with a parallel language course and pathway towards BIG registration as a nurse.

Heart Academy

Trains newcomers with healthcare backgrounds to become echocardiographers. With attention to professional language, differences between healthcare systems, cultural differences and additional on-the-job guidance.

Blue Road Academy

Promotes the careers of newcomers with technical training, professional development and direct connections to top employers.

The Pear Tree

Training program to become a VGTM employee for newcomers with a healthcare background. Upon completion, participants can join 1 of the cooperating hospitals.

Edu4U

Together for equal opportunities - Edu4U helps newcomers move on to an MBO, HBO or Wo education. They do this with weekend courses, exam training and customized training and coaching.

DOK030

Trains newcomers to become Data Center Professionals, participants are offered an employment contract upon completion. This initiative In cooperation with the Data Center College and industry association Dutch Data Association offers a solution to the major shortage of workers in the digital sector.

Colorful caring

A culture-sensitive pathway for a job with BBL training in inpatient elderly care. A unique feature of the approach is that not only newcomers, but also participating employers actively complete a pathway.

Forward Inc.

Supports newcomers in their entrepreneurial dreams. They do this by empowering them to launch, grow and finance their own businesses.

Newbees Care Traineeships

Guides newcomers to a job in healthcare. They do this with a care traineeship in which participants gain work experience within the care sector and additional language lessons focused on working in care.

Refugee Start Force

Makes a social and professional network accessible to newcomers. They do this by connecting newcomers with residents, organizations and businesses and providing information and work opportunities for their aspirations.