Tag: Migrants
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Le Petit Château, where refugee children can just worry about playing
All over the world people are forced to leave their home countries and escape persecution and wars. Many of them also bring their children with them. Serve the City Brussels, a Brussels-based NGO, offers them what they need most: a shelter, and the opportunity to just be children.
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Migrant microfinance for development
Around 1. 3 billion people still live in extreme poverty today, according to the United Nations. Poor access to water and education are a daily reality for citizens in developing countries.
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Migration and Trade
By Chiara Strozzi* The rapid growth in the immigrant population in many developed countries in recent decades has given origin to much debate on the socio-economic impacts of immigration, also promoting a significant increase in research activity on this issue. A great amount of research in particular has focused on the analysis of the links…
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Solving the migration crisis, one startup at the time
The refugee crisis is among the most serious issues for the EU, with its social, political, economic and humanitarian challenges. Could these problems be solved with a startup approach?
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Paean to Tolerance: We are the Solution
It is of human nature to be diverse; only tolerance can ensure the survival of this colourful diversity. However, tolerance is under threat. Where does the solution lie?
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Towards a New Migration Narrative in Europe
The European Union has failed in showing solidarity and support towards migrants. In order for Europe to be a leader in migrants’ protection, much has yet to be done. Here are six actions the EU can take.
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“As migrants, we contribute. Europe benefits largely from us.” Interview with Nazek Ramadan
UNITEE’s New European of the Month, Madi Sharma, is the founder of Migrant Voice in the United Kingdom.
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“Europe needs to be more open to the outside world.” Interview with MEP Philippe de Backer
A stronger Europe can only be achieved through more integration and more co-operation between member states. But first Europe will need to climb out of the crisis, says Philippe de Backer, Belgian MEP for ALDE.
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“Without entrepreneurs there would be no innovation.” Interview with Ismail Meral
Ismail Meral moved from the big city of Istanbul to the Dutch port city Rotterdam. He is now firmly rooted in Dutch society and sees his double culture as a treasure.
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“Self-employment is a great strategy for migrants to decide their own fate”, Interview with Dirk Jacobs
Dirk Jacobs, Professor in Sociology at the ULB, discussed the link between education and the labour market, self-employment among migrants, and voting patterns of people with a migrant background.