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How Volunteering Enriches Migration in The Hague

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December 18 is International Migrants Day, a special moment to celebrate the incredible contributions migrants bring to our communities and to think about how we can support them. Living in The Hague, a city buzzing with cultures from all over the world, we have a unique chance to connect and grow together and volunteering is a great way to do just that.

If you’re a migrant, volunteering can be a game-changer. It’s a fantastic way to:

Practice your Dutch (or English!) in real-life situations.
Meet new people and make friends.
Gain work experience and feel a sense of purpose.

And if you’re a local, volunteering with migrants is such a rewarding experience. You’ll:

Learn about different cultures and traditions.
Build stronger ties within your community.
Create meaningful friendships that break down barriers.

The Hague is home to people from over 180 countries how amazing is that? With so much diversity, there’s endless potential to learn from one another and make our city even more welcoming. By volunteering, we can create spaces where everyone feels included and valued, whether helping someone learn a new language, mentoring, or just lending a hand in local community projects.

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ICAP - the International Community Advisory Panel - which has been doing community surveys over the past few years, providing insights FROM the community for municipal authorities among others. ICAP is finalising the results of thier Education survey whcih took place just before the summer, and have recently launched a new one: asking if people feel at home in the Netherlands. While they are beyond delighted that in less that a week they already have more than 3,000 (!) responses, more means they can also get a clearer idea as to where the challenges lie in our international community. ICAP’s current survey would like to know if the international community feels that they are part of Dutch society and what they think is important when it comes to feeling at home. How easy did you find it to make friends and find your way around? Is learning Dutch important and have you ever faced discrimination because you are foreign? All these issues come on board in the survey, which will take about 10 minutes to complete.

CURRENT SURVEY by the International Community Advisory Panel

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ICAP - the International Community Advisory Panel - which has been doing community surveys over the past few years, providing insights FROM the community for municipal authorities among others. ICAP is finalising the results of thier Education survey whcih took place just before the summer, and have recently launched a new one: asking if people feel at home in the Netherlands. While they are beyond delighted that in less that a week they already have more than 3,000 (!) responses, more means they can also get a clearer idea as to where the challenges lie in our international community. ICAP’s current survey would like to know if the international community feels that they are part of Dutch society and what they think is important when it comes to feeling at home. How easy did you find it to make friends and find your way around? Is learning Dutch important and have you ever faced discrimination because you are foreign? All these issues come on board in the survey, which will take about 10 minutes to complete.

During the small-scale Walking Tours, participants can meet some of the people who work making the concepts of justice and peace a reality.

FREE Just Peace Walking Tours on Sunday, September 19

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During the small-scale Walking Tours, participants can meet some of the people who work making the concepts of justice and peace a reality.

Walk to Fight Cancer

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Team The Hague, a group of women joining forces to organize a Walk to Fight Cancer in our beloved The Hague city. Their aim is to raise money for cancer research and prevention via the foundation Love Life. Fight Cancer, supporting KWF Dutch Cancer Society. You can participate! Join 12,5 or 25 km Walk to Fight Cancer / The Hague on July 10, 2021, and invite your family & friends, colleagues, and everyone you may think of to sponsor you personally. We believe that all of us together, participants walking, their sponsors, and organizations can make an impact. Love life Walk to Fight Cancer's main focus is on raising money for Love Life. Fight Cancer! The organizers profoundly love life. Therefore, their aim is to organize an event that breathes good vibes. They want to use this opportunity to promote our city and to raise awareness for (non) littering & sustainability. Quite a promise, but they want to make that effort, showing you the best of our city walking its streets, parks & sights while keeping our footprint limited. Join them. Love life! Save the date! July 10, 2021 Walk to Fight Cancer / The Hague is a Corona-proof event. As restrictions may be altered between now and July 10, we’ll keep you updated with the latest information close to the date. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @lovelifewalkthehague www.facebook.com/lovelifewalkthehague and www.instagram.com/lovelifewalkthehague Next steps Register for The Hague via https://www.fightcancer.nl/register/walk-to-fight-cancer/default. (Choose Den Haag from the list). Your contribution to participate in the Walk to Fight Cancer / The Hague is €15*. You can create your own page and start inviting sponsors right away! The route designers and creative minds are busy offering you a wonderful experience while walking to raise money for a great cause. It’s going to be fun! * Your contribution of €15 will be partly used to organize the event in The Hague. Also, Walk to Fight Cancer will take care of your lunch & other goodies. However, it is their promise that they will keep costs as low as possible. Contributions not spent will be donated to Love Life. Fight Cancer just like all donations by your sponsors!