IWAK
Stichting IWAK
Netherlands
About
IWAK is a faith-based organisation based in Netherlands working on refugees & migration, religion & faith, children & youth.
IWAK is a Dutch foundation run by Christians from several local churches. It provides Christian-based support to refugees housed at the asylum seekers' centre in Katwijk, offering reception and hospitality within the church community, practical help for refugees in need, and information about the Christian faith. Its activities include a youth club, language lessons, a clothing event, visiting volunteers, and faith-based gatherings for women, girls, children, Muslim men and biker visitors. The foundation relies on volunteers.
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Children & Youth
Monthly youth club for refugee and Dutch young people aged 14 to 23, with sport, games, food and music.
Taallessen
Education
Dutch language lessons for beginners and advanced learners, given by volunteers.
Kledingparty
Poverty & Hunger
Clothing distribution event held every two weeks on Tuesday mornings in the chapel.
Bezoekvrijwilligers
Community development
Volunteers who visit refugees in the asylum seekers' centre for conversation and support.
Meidenclub
Children & Youth
Weekly girls' club on Wednesday evenings.
Vrouwenavond
Gender equality
Women's evening for conversation and learning.
Kinderclub
Children & Youth
Saturday morning club for children aged 5 to 10 with stories and singing.
Bikerskerk
Religion & Faith
Monthly Sunday afternoon church service for motorcyclists.
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