Migration, Integration & Inclusion
Encouraging dialogue on issues of migration and improving the socio-economic situation of migrant women.
Belgium is becoming a hyper-diverse society. Almost as many women as men migrate to Belgium, but female migrants who arrive within the context of (official) asylum procedures or through family reunification constitute a particularly vulnerable group. Isolation, administrative dependence on a spouse and low levels of employment are just some of the many difficulties they may face. The King Baudouin Foundation is striving to improve the socio-economic position of women of migrant origin by supporting organisations that implement innovative neighbourhood initiatives.
Our activities
- we provide support for initiatives that encourage the integration and employment of migrant women
- we gather information in a barometer of data relating to gender-based integration and employment
- and we support a project, led by Egmont (the Royal Institute for International Relations) in partnership with the European Policy Centre, which aims to stimulate thinking among stakeholders about the challenges relating to immigration in Belgium within a wider European context.
Migration, Integration & Inclusion is part of the programme Social justice & poverty
We also conduct work in the field of European migration as part of our Europe programme.
Grantees
Faros, school for refugees and migrants, Athens
Helping teenage refugees and migrants integrate in the Greek education system.
Bibliothèques Sans Frontières
Responding to immediate translation needs of Ukrainian refugees in Flanders & Brussels via an app, to help them integrate into the host country or region.
Bij Ons Thuis
Support for Syrian family in Tildonk.
Publications & data
Funds and philanthropic tools
Bürgerfonds Ostbelgien
The Bürgerfonds OStbelgien is a fund by East Belgians for East Belgians. It supports initiatives and organisations that work for fellow citizens, true to the motto 'moving more t…
Mijorija (Fund)
Focus on a positive approach to migration among young people. In particular, by supporting projects that encourage the integration of youngsters into society, helping them to dev…
Techfugees (Fonds)
Techfugees is global organisation that empowers displaced persons whilst supporting tech innovations designed by, with and for them.