Just arrived in Brussels?

  • Meet new people
  • Take part in free activities
  • Learn French
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Welcome to SINGA Brussels! Our programs help you connect with others and feel less alone.

Everything is free

At SINGA, we offer programs that help newcomers like you build social connections in Brussels. This page explains everything you need to know:

  • SINGA’s activities
  • How to get involved
  • How to contact us

Your First Point of Contact at SINGA

Ahmed is the main point of contact for newcomers.

  • He explains the programs to you
  • He answers your questions
  • He helps you register
Click here to contact me on WhatsApp

Drop-in hours — no appointment needed

WHEN? Every Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE? SINGA Brussels Office
47 Rue Van Hoorde, 1030 Schaerbeek, Brussels

What would you like to do?

Choose what suits you best. Each program will take you to the right page to get involved.

  • Would you like to take part in activities with new people?

    SINGA Brussels organises:

    • Cultural activities
    • Sports activities
    • Social gatherings
    • Leisure activities

    Every week,
    in different areas of Brussels.

    There are mixed activities
    and activities exclusively for women.

    These activities are a great way to meet:

    • People who live in Brussels
    • Other newcomers

    How can you take part?

    View the calendar & sign up →
  • Would you like to make a friend in Brussels?

    Do you feel lonely in Brussels?
    Are you uncomfortable in large groups?
    Would you like to:

    • Practise French
    • Discover Brussels
    • Meet a local person?

    The Buddy Program can help.

    A “Buddy” is someone who has lived in Brussels for a long time and spends time with you.

    With your Buddy, you can, for example:

    • Go for a walk
    • Explore the city
    • Chat
    • Have a coffee
    • Take part in SINGA activities
  • Are you looking for a room in Brussels?

    SINGA Brussels offers a shared housing project called Cohabitation Solidaire.

    To take part, you must:

    • Be motivated to live with local people
    • Be over 18
    • Have refugee status or subsidiary/temporary protection
    • Have at least an intermediate level (B1/B2) of French or English

    If you meet these criteria, you can contact the SINGA team by visiting this page.

    I’m looking for a room →
  • Would you like to volunteer?

    With SINGA, you can:

    • Volunteer at Bazar eventsLead an activity

    Contact Ahmed.

    ahmedh@singa-belgium.org or +32 470 57 65 07

Do you work in the social, asylum, or migration sector?

This space has been specially designed to make your day-to-day work easier and help you quickly and effectively refer your clients to SINGA’s programs. This dedicated page brings together all our activities, drop-in hours, and multilingual explanatory videos in one place.

For any questions about the journey of a newcomer, registration for an activity, or the Buddy Program, you can contact Ahmed directly, SINGA’s Inclusion Manager.

Would you like SINGA to come and present its projects at your centre or organisation? Contact Ahmed to arrange a meeting.

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