Knowledge by, for and about newcomers

Knowledge by, for and about newcomers

About Renée Frissen

Renée founded OpenEmbassy in 2015. To her, doing and learning are inextricably linked, which is why she is committed to knowledge development within OpenEmbassy. Working together with a talented and diverse team to create a better future for newcomers is the best thing she has had the opportunity to do so far.

Related projects

Expert Pool Reorientation Asylum

The Ministry of Justice asked ABDTOPConsult for a reorientation of the current asylum policy and the design of the asylum system. OpenEmbassy was engaged for input from asylum seekers and status holders.
Participate Directly

Action research undocumented workers

In Amsterdam, some 6,000 people who are undocumented are dependent on food aid, while a large proportion are eager and able to work.
Expert pool perspective newcomers integration

Newcomers' perspective on integration

Research on the perspective of integrationists for the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment
Monitoring and evaluation Urecht

Monitoring and evaluation Utrecht

Qualitative monitoring and evaluation to make municipal policies more appropriate for people who are subject to mandatory integration.
Stock photo MAP Boost - Renata Chede

Evaluation pilot AZC Almere

Evaluation study of the pilot of COA, Municipality of Almere and Randstad to guide azc residents to work.

Monitoring and evaluation civil society organizations

Support CSOs to drive their social mission based on the Indicators of Integration.

Communities of practice Integration

Commissioned by Divosa, we support 3 communities of practice in civic integration as process facilitators.
New Existence New Job

New Existence New Job

With the New Existence New Job program, Institute GAK supports initiatives that guide newcomers to work.

The Offer Central

Research for the municipalities of Hollands Kroon, Den Helder and Schagen on a procurement strategy for language education and participation programs.

City Talks Rotterdam

Commissioned by the City of Rotterdam, we organized city discussions on diversity in society; the basis for the Action Plan Living Together in One City.