Knowledge by, for and about newcomers

Knowledge by, for and about newcomers

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MAP Leeuwarden - photo by Iyad Sandid

Share your experience as a newcomer in Den Helder

Are you new to Den Helder? Would you like to share your experiences and contribute ideas on how the municipality can improve its integration policy? Join the Expert Pool sessions and make your voice heard!

We are organizing two interactive sessions in which you can directly influence policy:

Session 1: Your experiences and goals – April 24, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
👉 What do you need as a newcomer? What are your main challenges?

Session 2: Your feedback on municipal plans – May 1, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
👉 What do you think of the municipal plans? How do we measure the impact?

Both sessions will be held at a central location in Den Helder. The exact location will be provided after registration.

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Who is it for?

✅ Status holders
✅ Ukrainian displaced persons
✅ Asylum seekers
✅ Unaccompanied minor foreigners (AMVs)

What do you get in return?
  • The opportunity to contribute directly to municipal policy.
  • Meet other people and share experiences.
  • Enjoying a meal together
  • An interactive and inspiring meeting
  • A voucher worth €50 per session as a thank you for your participation.
How to register?

Would you like to participate or do you know someone who might be interested?
Send an email to 📧openembassy or contact us at 📞 +31613688694.

📍 Contribute to better policy and make an impact with your experience!

🟢 We offer translation in Arabic, English, Ukrainian, Turkish, and Dutch.
If you need translation in another language, please let us know.

Share Your Experience as a Newcomer in Den Helder

Are you new to Den Helder? Do you want to share your experiences and help shape the municipality's integration policy? Join our Expert Pool sessions and make your voice heard!

We are organizing two interactive sessions, where you can have a direct impact on policy:

Session 1: Your experiences and goals – April 24, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
👉 What do you need as a newcomer? What are your biggest challenges?

Session 2: Your feedback on the municipality’s plans – May 1, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
👉 What do you think about the municipality’s plans? How can we measure their impact?

Both sessions will take place at a central location in Den Helder. The exact location will be shared after registration.

🟢 We offer translation in Arabic, English, Ukrainian, Turkish, and Dutch. If you need translation in another language, please let us know.

Who can participate?

✅ Status holders
✅ Ukrainian displaced persons
✅ Asylum seekers
✅ Unaccompanied minor refugees (AMVs)

What's in it for you?
  • The opportunity to contribute directly to municipal policies
  • Meet new people and share experiences
  • Enjoy a meal together
  • Participate in an interactive and inspiring session
  • Receive a $50 voucher per session as a thank you for your participation.
How to sign up?

Would you like to join, or do you know someone who might be interested? Let us know, and we will contact you.
📧 Email:openembassy or 📞 Phone: +31613688694

Contribute to better policies and make an impact with your experience!

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استبيان

OpenEmbassy is conducting OpenEmbassy on behalf of COA, which can help newcomers to the Netherlands to engage in more activities inside and outside the asylum center.

For example, meeting new people, learning the language, or working. That is why we at OpenEmbassy are interested OpenEmbassy your experience at the asylum seekers' center (the camp). The experiences of people who live/have lived in asylum seekers' centers are an important source of information for improving the COA's approach.

Completing the survey takes 5 minutes and your answers will be processed anonymously.

Share your experiences as a newcomer to Den Helder

Are you new to Den Helder? Would you like to share your experiences and help shape the municipality's integration policy? Join our expert pool sessions and make your voice heard!

We are organizing two interactive sessions during this process. You can contribute directly to municipal policies in these sessions:

Session: Experiences and Goals – April 24, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
👉 What do you need as a new immigrant? What are your biggest challenges?

Session: Feedback on the Municipality's Plans – May 1, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
👉 What do you think about the municipality's plans? How can we measure their impact?

Both sessions will be held at a central location in Den Helder. The exact location will be shared after registration.

Who can participate?

✅ Persons with residence permits (status holders)
✅ Ukrainian refugees
✅ Asylum seekers
✅ Unaccompanied minors (AMVs)

What will you receive in return for your participation?
  • Opportunity to contribute directly to municipal policies
  • Meeting new people and sharing experiences
  • Opportunity to eat together
  • An interactive and inspiring session
  • A gift voucher worth €50 for this session

How can you register?

Would you like to participate or do you know someone who might be interested? Let us know, and we will get in touch with you!
📧 Email:openembassy 📞 Phone: +31613688694

📍 Contribute to the creation of better policies and make a difference with your experience!

MAP Leeuwarden - photo by Iyad Sandid

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Questions or feedback?

Olga Sinitsyna

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 will look for answers and ideas.

Ask your question to us on Facebook, WhatsApp, or email. Our team will respond the next business day.