Let knowledge and talent flourish

After fleeing her country, Betül (31) must reinvent herself. She says goodbye to the legal profession and starts studying Nutrition & Dietetics. 'I'm over thirty and would like to have moved on with my life. But sometimes it goes like this.'

We are committed to the development of refugee students and professionals and their integration into the Dutch labor market. We have been doing this since 1948. We represent their interests, give advice and offer guidance and financial support. We share our knowledge and experience with educational institutions, employers and municipalities. Are you in?

I want support

Do you want to study or are you looking for a job? Find out if the UAF can do something for you. Our guidance and financial support is supplementary to existing facilities.

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I want to collaborate

Do you, as a company, fund, municipality or educational institution, want to offer opportunities for study or work? We are happy to share our knowledge and experience. Discover the possibilities.

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I want to help

Support our work financially or use yourself as a mentor? That is more than welcome. Find out what you can do. 

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We represent refugees interests and share our knowledge and experience

Op smart and effective ways offering opportunities to refugee students and professionals, together with our partners. That is what we do. In 2023:

  • We had average 3.220 refugees in guidance who together follow 4.001 guidance modules.
  • Deden 1.523 refugees appealed to the UAF for support.
  • Were able to honor 1.080 applications. These students and professionals started with a modular guidance program that matches their talents and ambitions.
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17 September 2024

Education as the key to rapid, sustainable and full participation

The UAF is very concerned about the government's plans and their consequences for refugees

16 September 2024

Olga donates for women in science (because we need them in this country) 

Olga Troelstra-Bakker (1939) has been donating to the UAF for as long as she can 'spare some money'. In the meantime, she has

04 September 2024

Empowerment for refugee women

In the From Flight to Strength program, ambitious women with a refugee background embark on a journey

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