Projecten

To achieve our mission and vision, we have set up various projects. We are active in the field of integration in the Netherlands and in academic research into migration issues.

Kans Kok

The Leiden Migrant Support Desk is working on a new and promising project: Kans Kok.

What started in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic as an initiative to prepare and deliver hot meals to residents of Leiden has grown into a strong community of volunteers, participants, and partners. With Social Catering, we have shown that social engagement can grow into real impact. Now we are taking the next step. Read more about Kans Kok.

LSM: Migratie in wetenschappelijk onderzoek

The project ‘Migration in Academic Research’ offers space for scientific research into migration. By stimulating scientific research, LSM strives to narrow the gap between academia and society, especially people with a migrant background. Read More

Project ‘Bridging Learning’

LSM offers young migrants help to cross the cultural gap by accompanying them in their learning process. We do this by building a bridge between the education system in their homeland and that in The Netherlands. Read More

Consultation

Are you a migrant and do you have legal or social problems? Are the letters from the government difficult to understand? Do you need help and guidance with your asylum procedure, housing, insurance, benefits or other administrative matters? The Leids Support Desk is here for you! During one of our consultation hours we can help you to find the right solution. Read More

Energie Helpdesk

There are warnings about higher energy prices. Rising gas prices mean higher energy bills. There are currently low-income households combined with higher energy bills.

Energy helpdesk migrants is an extension initiative of the walk-in clinic by the Leids Steunloket Migranten foundation. With this project, the LSM aims to reach and advise as many different groups and multilingual migrants in Leiden as possible. Read More

Reporting desk for Structural Racism

The multilingual reporting desk for structural racism was created at the initiative of the Leiden Support Desk for Migrants (LSM). Leiden is a medium-sized city with approximately 127,000 inhabitants, whose population is very diverse. In addition to a large population of (international) students, Leiden is also home to many residents with a migration background. Read more