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Migration Inc. was proud to participate in the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review 2025 in Geneva, where our CEO Yordi Lassooy-Tekle represented our organization alongside states, civil society leaders, refugee-led organizations, UN agencies, funders, and the private sector. At a time of funding cuts, political pressure, and negative narratives around migration worldwide, gathering together in […]

Key Figures (sleutelpersonen) are fortunately being involved more and more often in integration processes. As experts by experience, they support newcomers with both language and participation, fulfilling a role that social workers cannot. They are often the first face of recognition, motivation, and hope. One major challenge that municipalities face is keeping key figures engaged—especially

Do you work in education, healthcare, civic integration, or another context where cultures meet? Do you want to learn how to truly connect with people who don’t share your language or background—or who have only just arrived in the Netherlands? Our training Intercultural Communication & Cultural Sensitivity is for professionals and curious bridge-builders. Practical, in-depth,

“As a former newcomer, I know from personal experience what it feels like to arrive in an unfamiliar society: with language barriers, unspoken expectations, and systems you have to learn to navigate on your own. I had plenty of willpower, but no one to guide me. I had to figure everything out and tackle it

Migration Inc. is proud of its contribution to the study “Support for Asylum Seekers and Status Holders Towards Financial (Self-)Reliance,” conducted by the Verwey-Jonker Institute on behalf of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment. As an organization committed to inclusion and participation, we have: Recruited respondents through our network of key figures and status

It’s a wrap! What an extraordinary week. ❤️ Refugee Welcome Week brought Amsterdam 25 events led by refugees—sharing their art, resilience and practices rooted in radical hope, driven by solidarity, and fueled by imagination. People kept showing up every single day. We witnessed incredible energy—from the organizers, artists, cooks, contributors, and from the public. From

From June 15 to June 22, we celebrate solidarity, migration stories, and radical hope. Throughout the week, more than 20 programs will take place, featuring contributions from over 40 artists, creators, and speakers—many with a refugee background. 📅 Check out the full program here: 👉 www.refugeewelcomeweek.nl/program 🎟️ Tickets are available starting at just €5 🗣️ You

✅ Recently Migration Inc. trained 9 participants in the municipality of The Hague as Cultural Mediators, partly as a paid employee and partly as a volunteer. They received their certificate on March 12th. 📢 The Municipality of The Hague is investing in additional psychosocial support for immigrants who need it. For this reason, a pilot