Mission

By mid-2024, Den Bosch is likely to host over 600 asylum seekers, many of whom will eventually become status holders. They all deserve a chance to integrate and progress on the participation ladder. Firstly, because it is in the best interest of the individuals themselves. Additionally, it is also in the interest of society as a whole. The labor market is strained and in need of motivated workers. The more people participate to the best of their ability in society, the smaller the chance they will encounter problems later on; this benefits us all.

Each asylum seeker or status holder has their own background, with unique abilities and skills, but often also with specific challenges that may hinder integration and participation to varying degrees. Nevertheless, most of them have a strong intrinsic motivation to independently contribute to our society as soon as possible. However, they need assistance to achieve this. For some, a simple push in the right direction is enough to make substantial progress on the participation ladder, while others may benefit from multiple nudges to make small but ultimately significant steps.