Our international projects

The Dutch Council for Refugees (DCR) is committed to protecting and integrating refugees and asylum seekers in Europe and Curaçao. We share our knowledge and expertise with local organisations in other countries and support them financially. In this way, they can offer the best possible help on the spot. Together, we stand up for the rights of refugees.

Een jongetje staat in kamp Moira, Griekenland

Examples of our international support

Our current projects support:

Capacity building for local NGOs through the Step Up Fund;
Supporting local organisations and refugee led organisations in southeastern region of Türkiye in improving their capacities through Step Up Turkiye;
Reducing the negative effects of trauma on the social inclusion of refugees and migrants, in addition to improving the mental health of NGO staff and volunteers working with these vulnerable groups through Caring to Include;
Supporting the establishment of Human Rights Defense Curaçao for better protection of Venezuelan refugees on the island;
Working together with the NGO Caminando Fronteras against pushbacks and to improve asylum policies in Spain.
Developing a database with the Cyprus Council for Refugees (CyRC) to help more refugees in Cyprus.

Support refugees worldwide

Everyone deserves protection, no matter where they are. We support local partner organisations outside the Netherlands with funding, legal expertise and knowledge-sharing. Because together, we can make a greater impact. Want to support our international efforts?

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A dignified treatment is not a luxury: it is a right for everyone, including those who flee to Curaçao. Together with DCR, we continue to fight for a system where human rights truly apply to all.
Simone de Brabander, directeur Human Rights Defense Curaçao

Partners

Many of the partners in our International Programme are members of the European umbrella organisation ECRE (European Council on Refugees and Exiles). Our projects receive funding from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, private foundations, the European Union, and the Dutch Postcode Lottery.

We would love to hear from you!

Would you like to find out more about our international projects or how we can work together? Please do get in touch with Ella de Lange, Coordinator International Programme: edelange@vluchtelingenwerk.nl