Stories from the 'Klein Kasteeltje'
The Startpunt team informs asylum seekers on the day of their registration in Belgium but it does so much more. We also want to start following some of the asylum seekers we meet at the Klein Kasteeltje in the longer term. Every month, we contact them to hear how their asylum procedure is going.
With Stories from the Klein Kasteeltje we are presenting a number of portraits of people on the run, volunteers and staff. Each with a unique story.
With Stories from the Klein Kasteeltje we are presenting a number of portraits of people on the run, volunteers and staff. Each with a unique story.
Alexia & Imane Blog
Alexia and Imane are our European volunteers from the European Solidarity Corps who help support our Startpunt in the coming year. As European volunteers, they also help with the activities in our Startpunt. They give information to asylum seekers and guard the quality of the information we give to asylum seekers. Below Alexia and Imane write their blog.
Blog 1: Situation improved at Klein Kasteeltje
Jessica's blog
Jessica was our European Solidarity Corps volunteer who help support our Startpunt in communications during the last year. As a European volunteer, she also helps with the activities in our Startpunt. She gives information to asylum seekers and guards the quality of the information we give to asylum seekers. Below she writes down her first experiences in a blog. "On my first day in Brussels, I was told that that Belgium was in the middle of a ‘reception crisis’ but a part of me did not believe my colleagues when they attempted to describe how bad the situation was."
Blog 1: my first two weeks in Belgium
Blog 2: I knew it was cold from looking out the window
Blog 3: I found it extremely fascinating talking to people
Blog 4: Despite being here since November, I have not yet experienced a ‘normal’ day at Klein Kasteeltje
Blog 5: Why do migrants want to go to the UK?
Blog 6: Women who become pregnant during the asylum process
Blog 7: Telling people that they will probably have to sleep on the streets tonight is always difficult
Blog 8: MALE SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE OFTEN EXPERIENCE INTENSE FEELINGS OF SHAME AND GUILT
Blog 9: witchcraft could be grounds for international protection
Blog 10: They will be left on the streets for an indefinite period of time
Blog 11: Refugees are not criminals!
Blog 12: Not the welcome he expected
Blog 13: Unaccompanied minors facing legal obstacles
Blog 14: My last blog
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