A series of cultural events and community actions, led by refugees, for everyone.

From June 8–21, 2026, Refugee Welcome Week invites communities across the Netherlands to come together through workshops, art, music, food, and storytelling, centring refugees as artists, speakers, organisers, and makers of the city.

We embrace radical hope and courage not as passive optimism but as acts of defiance against systems of oppression, challenging exclusionary policies and imagining a future where all belong.

Coalition members:

Growing out of years of collaboration, Refugee Welcome Week is led by six organisations coming together to form the coalition that shaped its vision and place in the ecosystem.

SYVNL

Syrian Volunteers Netherlands (SYVNL) is our current lead coordinator, driving the initiatives and overseeing the overall direction of RWW in the Netherlands.

Queer Work

Founded by Sajad Salmanpour, Queer Work champions LGBTQ+ refugees and migrants, advocating for their rights and creating safe spaces.

Migration Inc.

Founded by Yordi Lassooy-Tekle, this organization is committed to amplifying migrant voices and fostering integration through economic and social support.

Refugee Academy

An affiliated member through Elena Ponzoni at VU University, which provides educational opportunities and promotes knowledge-sharing.

New Dutch Connections

New Dutch Connections produces performances under the inspiring direction of Bright O. Richards.

WE Organization

Founded by Adel AlBaghdadi, WE Organisation is committed to breaking barriers & building bridges through the power of dialogue and ‘understanding via interaction’.

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