Events

Invitation for tomorrow, FRIDAY the 11th, Postcolonial Europe discussion @ Radboud and justParty@ de Onderbroek!

Tomorrow there are 2 nice things happening: 1. A discussion about Postcolonial Europe from our borderlands @ Radboud 2. our justPeople Party aka justParty at the Onderbroek! See more info underneath. All the best & see you tomorrow hopefully! *1. Radboud Public Roundtable Discussion:* ‘Postcolonial Europe’ from our borderlands The Departments of Geography, and Anthropology… Continue reading Invitation for tomorrow, FRIDAY the 11th, Postcolonial Europe discussion @ Radboud and justParty@ de Onderbroek!

Stories from the camp

Suddenly a lot of short notice transfers to yet another huge camp. Again it’s not ready yet.

Humans of Heumensoord started a goodbye series. Suddenly a lot of people are transferred to the Blauwestad near Groningen. Another yet not ready huge camp for 1000 people. For some the conditions might be better. But do the transfers really have to happen on such short notice? And is another big camp on the outskirts… Continue reading Suddenly a lot of short notice transfers to yet another huge camp. Again it’s not ready yet.

Events · Women's meeting

Women’s meeting: this sunday

Our friends from Nijmegen Gastvrij already organized a women’s meeting twice at the Klinker. Both times it was a fun get together, kids were being entertained and we were chatting and eating away. It’s time for a next round! When: 6th of March, 13-17 hrs. Where: De Klinker, Van Broeckhuysenstraat 46, Nijmegen. Let’s talk, eat… Continue reading Women’s meeting: this sunday

Stories from the camp

Hello to a New Generation!

The report of the Ombudsman finally made official the inacceptable state of affairs that asylum seekers in the Netherlands have to cope with. It was made clear that people’s medical and psychological needs are far from being met. The government is now oblidged to acknowledge that they can’t make people wait for half a year… Continue reading Hello to a New Generation!

Events · Solidarity & Protest

#safepassage now! European demo on sat. the 27th, join in Amsterdam!

On 27 February 2016 Europe unites for refugees. More than 100 cities in 22 countries have organised protests. Join us in Amsterdam on this day and let’s make our voices heard! PROGRAM 13:00 Opening at Museumplein Reading of #safepassage Amsterdam Manifest by organisers and special guest Sity (Loket Leros) 13:15 Speeches by Eduard Nazarski (Director… Continue reading #safepassage now! European demo on sat. the 27th, join in Amsterdam!

Coffee & tea stand Heumensoord · Stories from the camp

justPie to celebrate our Burgemeester Dalesprijs

On 18 February we brought three apple pies to the tent camp Heumensoord to celebrate our Burgemeester Dalesprijs. We enjoyed this delicious treat with our friends from the camp. Lekker! The Burgemeester Dalesprijs is an annual award for individuals or groups who work remarkably to empower minorities, strive for equality between disadvantaged groups and/ or combat discrimination. The award consists… Continue reading justPie to celebrate our Burgemeester Dalesprijs

Solidarity & Protest · Stories from the camp

Time for the authorities to act: Create a human rights- friendly environment

A plea for making welcoming possible It’s official: The independent national human rights investigator (Nationale Ombudsman) declares that Heumensoord is not a good place when it comes to human rights. Media coverage follows accordingly (Following the link, you can read an English translation to RTL nieuws’ video). From our side, it is not a new… Continue reading Time for the authorities to act: Create a human rights- friendly environment

Stories from the camp

Video translation: RTL nieuws visits camp Heumensoord after report of critical human rights situation

Click here to see yesterday’s video. Below, you find an English translation of what is said. Voice over: These are images from the inside, no real bad stuff visible, but still, there is a lot wrong. Then the woman: Lack of privacy, lack of living expenses, too much noise makes people sleep badly, and some… Continue reading Video translation: RTL nieuws visits camp Heumensoord after report of critical human rights situation