La Maison du Peuple Bruxelles: Supporting Communities in the Brussels

The La Maison du Peuple Bruxelles is a registered charity in Brussels dedicated to providing support to refugees and migrants. Founded in 19912020 by a group of Turkish and Kurdish refugees, aiming to create a safe and nurturing space for other individuals in similar circumstances.
While La Maison du Peuple Bruxelles works with refugees and migrants from diverse backgrounds worldwide, most of its service users and members come from Turkish and Kurdish-speaking origins. The organisation is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all, acknowledging that everyone deserves a secure and safe life. We are devoted to assisting refugees and migrants in rebuilding their lives in Brussels.

Our Impact

La Maison du Peuple Bruxelles has made a significant impact on the lives of refugees and migrants in Brussels. Through its services, the organisation has facilitated access to essential resources such as housing, employment, and benefits. Cultural activities organized by La Maison du Peuple Bruxelles have enabled refugees and migrants to reconnect with their culture and heritage. Support groups established by La Maison du Peuple Bruxelles have provided a safe haven for individuals to share their experiences and receive support from others. The advocacy and campaigning efforts have raised awareness about the challenges faced by refugees and migrants.

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How You Can Contribute

There are various ways in which you can support the ongoing work of La Maison du Peuple Bruxelles in assisting refugees and migrants. Donations to the organization, volunteering your time, or spreading awareness about La Maison du Peuple Bruxelles’s mission are all valuable contributions. Every small effort makes a difference in empowering and uplifting the lives of those in need.

La Maison du Peuple Bruxelles

La Maison du Peuple Bruxelles provides a wide range of support to their members and the wider refugee and asylum seeker communities, including:

Legal assistance
Employment assistance.
French language classes
Mental health support
Social support
Medical care
Food and clothing

Legal assistance

Refugees and asylum seekers often need legal assistance to navigate the complex immigration system. La Maison du Peuple Bruxelles works with professional legal advisors and creates access to legal resources, including the Refugee Council.

Employment assistance

Refugees and asylum seekers often face challenges finding employment. La Maison du Peuple Bruxelles provides support to them with CV writing and interview skills.

Mental health support

Refugees and asylum seekers often experience trauma and stress as a result of their experiences. La Maison du Peuple Bruxelles provides them with mental health support to help them cope with these challenges.

French language classes

Many refugees and asylum seekers do not speak French. La Maison du Peuple Bruxelles provides them with weekly French language classes to help them learn the language and integrate into the wider society.

Social support

Refugees and asylum seekers often feel isolated and alone. La Maison du Peuple Bruxelles provides them with social support groups and activities to help them connect with others and build a new community.

Medical care

Refugees and asylum seekers often have difficulty accessing medical care. La Maison du Peuple Bruxelles helps to connect them with doctors, dentists, and other healthcare providers who speak Turkish and Kurdish in the community.

Food and clothing

La Maison du Peuple Bruxelles often provides food and clothing to refugees and asylum seekers who are in need. We work closely with food banks to provide support to our communities.

WHAT WE DO?

Empower and support migrant communities so they feel safe and confident to navigate and access the complex mainstream services system and challenges, maximising opportunities and fulfilling their potential.
Promote members’ rights and strengthen social cohesion.
Help other organisations/services/groups, including mainstream service providers, to enhance understanding of this disadvantaged community and their issues so to meet the needs of migrants better.

HOW WE DO THIS?

Help communities to make informed positive choices through the provision of information, guidance and support.
Provide advocacy support for migrants, especially for the most vulnerable, to ensure their rights are protected.
Facilitate access to mainstream provision including healthcare, employment, advice and information.
Produce information and interpretation to support members communicating with decision-makers in the broader community.
To increase the number of migrants who access our specialist, transformative services.
Deliver cultural programmes that the community can part-take and celebrate traditions.
To provide adaptive and innovative responses to changing needs.
Provide a safe, inclusive and accessible community centre.

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