The following YWCA Projects help the displaced within the country by providing emergency food, shelter and education and otherwise help them become integrated into the community. To bring women together and help them integrate into Belgian society. Organised by the YWCA of Antwerp, the courses include soap making, first aid, baking bread, cheese making and a theoretical course about how to start a small enterprise. Courses given by specialists from NGOs and YWCA staff. 70 women followed the courses in 1998.
Courses run over one week, or one month.
Supported by ABOS, a governmental organisation for development cooperation. 80 women from 30 nations taking part. To help refugee children to adapt to life in Canada. A new programme based around play, to help refugee children who have been traumatized in their country of origin. Full board and lodging in Stuttgart.