Vrienden van Het Huizeke

Founded in 1989, Vrienden van Het Huizeke is a community organisation based in Brussels, Belgium working on poverty & hunger, housing & homelessness, community development +2 more.

Vrienden van Het Huizeke, also known as Les Amis de la Petite Maison, is a non-profit association (ASBL/VZW) based in the Marolles district of Brussels. It works to combat poverty and social exclusion by involving people living in poverty, promoting their self-reliance and creating new opportunities. Its activities include a neighbourhood community centre with afternoon reception sessions, breakfasts and social events; a school gate outreach project that connects vulnerable families with services; temporary housing and psychosocial support for homeless people and tuberculosis patients; and training and testimonies shared with others. The organisation is recognised by the Flemish Community as an 'Association where the poor take the floor' and was founded in 1989. It is run with a large group of volunteers and a team of staff.