Knowledge by, for and about newcomers

Knowledge by, for and about newcomers

About Sandrine Lafay

Sandrine Lafay is co-director and Head of Research. She has a master's degree in Conflict Studies & Human Rights, is an analytical thinker, an enthusiastic organizer, and someone who connects people based on genuine interest. What appeals to Sandrine about the Platform and OpenEmbassy a whole is that change at the individual level is always combined with change at the systemic level.

Related projects

Expertpool Care Cafe Venlo

Desk research Newcomers to the Netherlands

On behalf of ICTU, OpenEmbassy Regioplan are bringing together existing knowledge about experiences, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement within the life event "I am new to the Netherlands."

Newcomers' vision for Almere

An exploration with the municipality of Almere towards an integrated vision on asylum, integration, Ukrainian displaced persons, and undocumented migrants. With a focus on policy, implementation, and practical experiences.

Evaluation of Integration Policy in Leidschendam-Voorburg

For the municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg, we evaluate integration in terms of guidance toward participation, work, and education, with a focus on the perspective of the immigrants themselves.

Roads to Work

Research commissioned by SZW to gain insight into the different ways and routes people in these three phases find their way to independent work in the Netherlands. With a national survey and three expert pools.

Eindhoven's childcare ambition

Together with the Municipality of Eindhoven, we set goals that align with their vision on childcare. We use the Indicators of Integration model for this purpose.

In-depth interviews of migrant workers Northwijk

Perspective and retrieve the experiences of migrant workers in Noordwijk by organizing 10 in-depth interviews.

Den Helder Expert Pool

With an expert pool and M&E session, we work with the municipality of Den Helder to ensure the involvement of newcomers in the newcomers program. In doing so, we take into account the integral content of the newcomers policy.
Labor market program for theoretically educated citizens of The Hague

Labor market program for theoretically trained integrationists

Together with Ithaka Academy, we realize for the municipality of The Hague a two-year labor market course for higher educated newcomers in The Hague.
MAP Leeuwarden - photo by Iyad Sandid

Citizen Consultation on Living Together

Citizen consultation: working with citizens to find new insights and solutions for social cohesion in a diverse society.
MAP Leeuwarden - photo by Iyad Sandid

Policy framework for participation from day one – Arnhem

Concise policy framework for the municipality of Arnhem for full participation from day one, covering the themes of participation, housing, and shelter.

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