Foyer is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1969 as a youth centre. Situated in Molenbeek, it is active at the local, regional and international levels, focusing on social cohesion and on the empowerment and integration of people of immigrant background. Foyer wants to contribute to an inclusive society, in which all people, regardless of their personal background, can participate. Foyer is a pluralistic organization with respect for diversity at all levels. Foyer considers staff and volunteers’ commitment to the Foyer mission, as well as a professional approach, to be crucially important. Foyer has always been able to count on the financial support of public institutions as well as on that of individuals. Foyer’s most important activities are: Children’s and youth activities that build skills and self-confidence (e.g. music, theatre and sports); Sociocultural and educational activities for women of all backgrounds and ages; Sociocultural and educational activities for men and fathers in the neighbourhood; Intercultural mediation and awareness raising in health care; Roma and Travellers support service, focusing on facilitating and maintaining children’s school attendance; Developing training sessions, tools and methods to spread information and raise awareness about diversity in society; Dialogue activities and training sessions.
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Location: Rue des Ateliers, 25, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean
