YALLA Foundation

www.yallafoundation.nl www.welcometonijmegen.nl Yalla Foundation supports an inclusive society, decreases social (in)stability and stimulates ‘gekanteld werken / bottom-up working’ with refugees and encourages on- and offline an inclusive society with refugees / newcomers. Refugees are often isolated from the society during their stay within a COA refugee locations or when they obtain the temporary permit to stay, get a house and settle down. A big positive and diverse network is essential to integrate well into society. For that Yalla Foundation exists! ON- AND OFFLINE INCLUSIVE SOCIETY On the Refugees in The Netherlands Facebook groups and in the other Yalla communities refugees can take responsibility and directly get in touch with local Dutch citizens. In this way we encourage inclusive society with refugees / newcomers. On these platforms and on the website, Yalla encourages integration and chases by: - Supporting newcomers by help building a relevant social and professional diverse and local network - Increase the power and motivation of newcomers to build a significant life in The Netherlands and take actively part in society. - Reducing the gap between newcomers and the receiving society (civilians, volunteers, activity organisers, municipalities) by providing information based on the info need to support mutual understanding - Stimulate an open and hospitable society and social cohesioun, especially around reception centers POLICY HEADLINES Yalla Foundation therefore: - Actively builds and moderates her online communities, such as the facebook groups ‘Refugees in Netherlands Nijmegen #feelconnected” where thousands of group members can connect - Supports intercultural connection offline and cooperates with many organisations for that - Supplies the website www.yallafoundation.nl and www.welcometonijmegen.nl with relevant information, if possible in different languages - Lobbies for opportunities to take away integration obstacles for newcomers and supporters - Advise organisations which are working or going to work with the new generation of newcomers and on how to work towards an inclusive society and support connections