NADOE

05/08/2026

NADOE in support of research from the and

« New Voices » is a research project designed with and for newcomers in Belgium. Our aim is to better understand the realities of people who have arrived in Belgium within the past ten years, do not have a Belgian citizenship and are 18 years old or older - their living situations, health conditions, experiences on the labour market, social networks, and encounters with discrimination.

To collect relevant data, we prepared an online questionnaire that takes approximately 15-20 minutes and is available in 10 languages (English, French, Polish, Bulgarian, Romanian, Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, Persian and Portuguese). During the survey we do not collect any personal data. In addition, every respondent has the chance to win one of ten vouchers worth 200 EUR each for IKEA or bol.com.

03/08/2026

Volunteer with us and make a difference for the Afghanistan community in Europe 🌷

23/07/2026

🚀 We’re excited to publish our first Newsletter for NAV(EU) – Navigating a N(EU) World: Youth Work for Isolated Migrants

Social isolation is one of the most overlooked challenges affecting young people with migrant backgrounds. Through the NAV(EU) project, partners from Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain are joining forces to better understand this issue and equip youth workers and educators with practical, evidence-based tools to foster inclusion and belonging.

Over the following months, the partnership will develop:
📘 A comparative report on youth isolation,
🛠️ A practical handbook for practitioners,
💻 An online learning module, and
📢 Policy recommendations to strengthen inclusive youth work across Europe.

Stay tuned as we share project updates, research findings and resources in the months ahead!

23/07/2026

08/07/2026

When does “being connected” still feel like being alone?

That question sits at the heart of the NAV(EU) project.

Over the past few months, we have worked with migrant youth, youth workers, social workers, and migration experts in 🇳🇱 the Netherlands, 🇪🇸 Spain and 🇧🇪 Belgium to better understand what isolation really looks like - and the findings challenge many common assumptions.

Our new “Charting Isolation” comparative report shows that isolation is far more than a lack of social contact. It is often shaped by migration experiences, discrimination, trauma, language barriers, institutional systems, identity struggles and, perhaps most importantly, the absence of a genuine sense of belonging.

Many young migrants appear to be “integrated” - they attend school, learn the language or have jobs - yet still experience loneliness, uncertainty and exclusion that often remain invisible.

The report explores:
🔹 The main causes and forms of isolation experienced by migrant youth.
🔹 How isolation affects wellbeing, participation and long-term integration.
🔹 The gaps in current youth work and institutional support.
🔹 Practical recommendations for youth workers, organisations and policymakers.

These findings will now form the evidence base for the next phase of NAV(EU): developing a practical Handbook and Online Training Module that will equip youth workers with concrete tools to recognise, prevent and respond to isolation among migrant youth.

Because inclusion is not simply about being present - it is about feeling that you truly belong.

08/07/2026

When does "being connected" still feel like being alone?

That question sits at the heart of the NAV(EU) project.

Over the past few months, we have worked with migrant youth, youth workers, social workers, and migration experts in 🇳🇱 the Netherlands, 🇪🇸 Spain and 🇧🇪 Belgium to better understand what isolation really looks like - and the findings challenge many common assumptions.

Our new "Charting Isolation" comparative report shows that isolation is far more than a lack of social contact. It is often shaped by migration experiences, discrimination, trauma, language barriers, institutional systems, identity struggles and, perhaps most importantly, the absence of a genuine sense of belonging.

Many young migrants appear to be "integrated" - they attend school, learn the language or have jobs - yet still experience loneliness, uncertainty and exclusion that often remain invisible.

The report explores:
🔹 The main causes and forms of isolation experienced by migrant youth.
🔹 How isolation affects wellbeing, participation and long-term integration.
🔹 The gaps in current youth work and institutional support.
🔹 Practical recommendations for youth workers, organisations and policymakers.

These findings will now form the evidence base for the next phase of NAV(EU): developing a practical Handbook and Online Training Module that will equip youth workers with concrete tools to recognise, prevent and respond to isolation among migrant youth.

Because inclusion is not simply about being present - it is about feeling that you truly belong.

12/06/2026

On 17 June, we are coming together to send a united message: Belgium must not negotiate with the Taliban regarding the forced return of Afghans to Afghanistan.

Amnesty International, NADOE and numerous other organisations are joining forces to express their firm rejection of any policy aimed at normalising relations with this regime. At a time when the Taliban regime is tightening its repressive grip, we demand that Belgium stands with the Afghan people rather than legitimising their oppressors.

To make this rally a success, we need your support and your help in mobilising others.

Practical information:
Date: Wednesday 17 June
Time: 10.30am to 11.30am
Venue: Place du Trône (near the office of the Minister for Asylum and Migration)

Programme (10.30am to 11.30am):
The rally will feature several speeches to convey our demands, as well as a musical performance.

10.30am – 10.35am: Introduction and background
Speaker: Carine Thibaut for Amnesty International
10.35am – 10.40am: Live performance by the artist Khalil
10.40am – 10.55am: Speeches by members of the Afghan diaspora with NADOE (Network of Afghanistan Diaspora Organisations in Europe)
Speakers: Lailuma Sadid, Shagofah Ghafori and Fereshta Akbari
10.55am – 11.00am: Live performance by artist Khalil
11.00am – 11.10am: Legal presentation
Speakers: Selma Benkhelifa (Progress Lawyers Network), Alexis Deswaef for FIDH
11.10–11.15: Closing remarks
Speaker: Sotieta Ngo for CIRÉ
11.15–11.20: Live performance by the artist Khalil

How can you support us and help spread the word?
Share the event: You can share this Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/3ZOaf0i5W
Find out more and share: We also invite you to read and share Amnesty International’s open letter, which highlights the key issues at stake in this campaign: https://www.lesoir.be/749066/article/2026-05-27/renvoyer-des-afghans-dans-les-griffes-des-talibans-cest-non

We hope to see many of you there so that together we can spread this message: “STAND WITH THE PEOPLE OF AFGHANISTAN,
NOT THE TALIBAN. STOP THE TALIBAN DEAL.”

29/05/2026

We are here with an update on NADOE’s work within the Power2UAMs project in 2026, which aims to improve access to local services and support for unaccompanied minors (UAMs).

Following the publication of our three city reports at the end of last year, NADOE and our partner organisation have launched a series of practical local activities over the coming months. These activities aim to support the development of local strategies in each city to address the challenges and obstacles UAMs face in accessing services and support.

Led by and supported by NADOE, local working group meetings have already started in each of the three cities, bringing together professionals including legal guardians, policy officers, and social assistants to identify the key challenges faced by UAMs and develop local strategies for improvement.

In parallel, our colleague at NADOE will lead the Child Participation Platforms: a series of creative and interactive workshops designed to amplify the voices and experiences of young people. These platforms will connect UAMs with local youth organisations and participation initiatives, ensuring their perspectives directly contribute to local strategies and solutions.

Stay tuned as the meetings and workshops continue over the coming months!

You can also read our Power2UAMs local-level reports on our website.