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LE REFUGE BRUXELLES
Le Refuge Bruxelles is a Brussels-based shelter providing emergency accommodation and support for LGBTQI+ people aged 18 to 25 who are in a situation of exclusion on account of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
Emergency accommodation at Le Refuge lasts for a maximum of three months, during which time we offer multidimensional support including administrative, legal and social support; access to physical and mental health care; organisation of socio-cultural activities; help in finding accommodation; and help in finding a job, training or further education.
YOU ARE SEEKING FOR HELP
Whether you are in a situation of emergency, need help or have a question, we are at your disposal.
YOU ARE SEEKING TO HELP
The needs of the young people we accommodate and support are manifold. Help us to keep our shelter alive.
Become a volunteer
Le Refuge Bruxelles gathers motivated volunteers of all ages and backgrounds. What do they have in common? The desire to fight against discrimination and exclusion of young LGBTQI+ people.
On the agenda: Organisation of socio-cultural activities, management of Le Refuge’s internal shop, organisation of public events, participation in awareness-raising activities, and much more.
Do you have time to invest and want to make a difference? Send us your application to join our team of volunteers!
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Since the opening in May 2018
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Young people accommodated
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Young people supported
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Requests processed
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RAINBOWELCOME
Le Refuge Bruxelles is one of the 5 partners of the European project RainboWelcome, which aims to improve the welcome conditions of LGBTQIA+ asylum seekers and refugees in Europe.
YUMAN: THE SECOND HAND OF LE REFUGE
Are you a second hand lover? Do you also want to support LGBTQI+ youth in need? You’ll be happy to know that we have partnered with YUMAN, a store that specialises in circular economy, sustainable consumption, zero waste, second hand, fair trade and upcycling!
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