We are currently running an energy-saving campaign for the clients of the Leiden Food Bank.
2025-11-01
We are currently running an energy-saving campaign for the clients of the Leiden Food Bank.

Together against energy poverty, together for a sustainable future! ✨🌍

The Leiden Migrant Support Desk – Multilingual Energy Helpdesk is collaborating with the Leiden Food Bank to support residents in saving energy and accelerating the energy transition. 💡💚

By connecting directly with the Food Bank’s clients, we offer:

✔ Personal energy advice – Practical tips and guidance for a more sustainable home.

✔ Awareness & knowledge – Information campaigns and meetings about energy conservation.

✔ Concrete help – Support with small energy-saving measures such as radiator foil, draft excluders, and LED lighting.

✔ Reporting function – Identifying dire living situations and reporting them to housing associations and agencies for structural improvements.

💪 With this initiative, we give energy back to the people who need it most. Together we fight poverty and build a sustainable future for Leiden. 🌱Leiden ExpatsLeiden MIX (Meetup International Xperience) Provincie Zuid-Holland

Activiteiten November 2025
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-30

🌍 Samen eten vanavond!
2025-11-14 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-12 18:00 - 22:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Speeltuin Westerkwartier, Ten Katestraat 10 A, Leiden, 2321AW, Nederland
🌍 Samen eten vanavond!
Kom gezellig langs. Onze vrijwilligers koken met liefde een lekker voorgerecht en hoofdgerecht. Het wordt warm en gezellig!
📅 Vanavond | 18:00–20:00
📍 Speeltuin Westerkwartier
Ten Katestraat 10A, Leiden
💸 Gratis (Gratis, مجانا)
📞 Wel even reserveren:
06-85887463 of 06-83150943 (WhatsApp)
Kom je ook? 😊🍽️✨

Presentation: What happens after the elections?
2025-11-28 19:15 - 21:50 | Speeltuin Westerkwartier, Ten Katestraat 10 A, Leiden, 2321AW, Nederland
What happens after the elections? LSM invites you to the third series of information evenings.
Your vote counts! Democracy in action.
On November 28th, we’d like to discuss What happens after the elections?
We’ll discuss how new cabinets are formed in the Netherlands and share ideas about the future.
⏰ 7:15 PM – 9:50 PM
📍 Address: Westerkwartier Playground, Ten Katestraat 10A
Program:
7:15 PM Doors open
7:45 ​​PM Opening
7:55 PM Presentation: What happens after the elections?
8:15 PM – 9:30 PM: Afterward, we’ll discuss the elections, ask questions, and exchange ideas in an accessible, spontaneous setting.

Agenda February 2025
2025-12-01
An Enchanting February at LSM!
February will be a month full of impact, connection, and love at LSM!
Every Monday: Legal consultation hours (by appointment), where you can go for advice and support.
Every Thursday: Walk-in consultation hours – no appointment necessary, just drop in!
New! We have two important activities:
A multilingual hotline for structural racism and discrimination.
A hotline for debt and financial hardship, to build resilience together.
Friday, February 14 – Valentine’s Day
Celebrate with us a day full of love, delicious meals, and a festive atmosphere!
Friday, February 28 – MBO4 Students in Action
Young people from social work programs delve into an urgent and underexposed topic: the impact of war on climate and migration.
An inspiring evening with multilingual conversations and profound insights.
Join us, learn, share, and grow with us

Agenda December 2025
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-31

Christman Dinner
2025-12-19 17:30 - 22:00 | Speeltuin Westerkwartier, Ten Katestraat 10 A, Leiden, 2321AW, Nederland
Dear friends,
Christmas is almost here! 🎄 As every year, we are organizing a cozy Christmas dinner, and we warmly invite you to join us on Friday, December 19th from 5:30 PM, adress : speeltuin westerkwartier ,Ten Katestraat 10A
Everyone is welcome: friends, partners, family… the more, the merrier! ✨
Please save the date, and we hope to see all of you there!
Warm regards,
On behalf of LSM
Saba

Christmas Break
2025-12-20 - 2026-01-04
The holidays are just around the corner – days of love, connection, and togetherness.
At LSM, we’ve proudly built strong social ties this year, thanks to our wonderful working groups, inspiring information evenings, and most importantly: you.
Thank you to all our visitors and dedicated volunteers – together we truly make a difference.
We wish everyone happy holidays and look forward to a new year full of connection, collaboration, and new opportunities.❤️
🎄Christmas Break
We will be on Christmas break from December 20th to January 4th.
During this period, you can reach us via:
📧 Email: info@leidssteunloket.nl
📱 WhatsApp: Tel: 0685887463

Agenda January 2026
2026-01-01 - 2026-01-31

New Year's reception 2026
2026-01-09 17:30 - 21:00 | Speeltuin Westerkwartier, Ten Katestraat 10 A, Leiden, 2321AW, Nederland
We wish everyone a wonderful, healthy, and connected 2026. A year full of new encounters, wonderful initiatives, and positive energy. We are delighted to invite you to our New Year’s reception on Friday, January 9, 2026, where we will welcome the new year together and celebrate LSM’s 6th anniversary.
This evening will focus on meeting, warmth, and connection. We will reflect on the past year, share new plans, and enjoy a pleasant atmosphere, a delicious meal, and live music together.
Program – Friday, January 9, 2026
5:30 PM
Shared dinner, lovingly prepared by our World Kitchen volunteers
7:00 PM
New Year’s reception
* Review of the past year
* Outlook for 2026
* Live music by Aad (guitar) and Ismael (buzuq)
We sincerely hope you can join us.
Together, we will start 2026 with warmth, inspiration, and renewed energy. 💛

D66 party is organizing an open party meeting
2026-01-26 19:00 - 22:00 | Speeltuin Westerkwartier, Ten Katestraat 10 A, Leiden, 2321AW, Nederland
Dear friends and volunteers,
Through the LSM’s Vibrant Local Democracy project, we are actively working to connect as much as possible with political parties in Leiden and at the national level. Our goal is clear: to brainstorm together, make our voices heard, and exert real influence on political decisions that affect our city.
This coming Monday at 7:00 PM, the D66 party is organizing an open party meeting at our location in Speeltuin Westerkwartier.
From the “Multilingual Vibrant Local Democracy” (LSM) project group, we cordially invite you to attend.
This is a wonderful and accessible opportunity to:
ask questions;
share ideas and concerns;
actively contribute to the discussion;
and jointly influence decisions that affect our neighborhood and city.
Your presence makes a difference. Together, we demonstrate that engaged residents contribute to a strong, inclusive, and vibrant local democracy.
We hope to welcome you on Monday and to join the D66 party members in discussions.
Kind regards,
Project Vibrant Local Democracy – LSM
Agenda PDF: 20260126

Agenda February 2026
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-28

Leiden Pitch Night 14
2026-02-11 19:00 - 21:00
‼️ URGENT – TONIGHT IS THE TIME! ‼️
Tonight is the Awesome Leiden Pitch Night – and our idea, KansKok, has been selected to be presented!
I’ll be pitching our project on job creation and employment guidance to a large audience in Leiden in 5 minutes. This is a fantastic opportunity to show what we can achieve together. And the more supporters there are in the audience, the more powerful our message will be!
Your presence can truly make a difference. Together, we’ll show that KansKok is alive and well!
https://www.awesomeleiden.nl/
Will you come and cheer us on tonight?
📍 Location: Wereldmuseum, Steenstraat 1B, Leiden
📅 Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
🕖 Doors open: 7:00 PM
🕢 Program: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
You are very welcome to discover our surprising and inspiring idea – and be part of an important moment for LSM!
I hope to see you tonight! Warm regards, Rayan🤗💐🙏🏼🙏🏼
https://www.awesomeleiden.nl/event/pitchnight-14-2/register
Update from the event

Special International Iftar Meal
2026-02-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Speeltuin Westerkwartier, Ten Katestraat 10 A, Leiden, 2321AW, Nederland
Special International Iftar Meal
Open buffet, live music and DJ
Fasting or not, everyone is welcome.
Address: Ten Katenstraat 10A, 2321AW, Leiden.
More info: 0683150943 / 0685887463.
May your heat be filled with faith and happiness.

📢 CONNECT, EAT, AND TALK
2026-02-27 18:00 - 21:30 | Speeltuin Westerkwartier, Ten Katestraat 10 A, Leiden, 2321AW, Nederland
📢 CONNECT, EAT, AND TALK
Iftar & Leiden Election Debate – February 27
The Leiden Migrant Support Center Foundation invites all Leiden residents to a special evening of connection, dining together, and discussing the future of our city.
🌙 We’ll start with a festive Iftar where everyone is welcome – whether you’re fasting or not.
🍲 Enjoy delicious dishes from around the world, prepared by our World Kitchen volunteers.
🎶 Live guitar music and songs about love, hope, and solidarity.
Afterward, we’ll engage in conversation.
🗳️ Your vote counts! Democracy in action.
In the run-up to the municipal elections on March 18, Leiden residents will meet with members of all Leiden political parties.
Together we’ll discuss topics that affect us all:
* A fair energy transition & affordable housing
* A friendly and equitable parking policy
* Het Volkshuis as the cultural heart of the city
This is your chance to ask questions, make your voice heard, and contribute to the future of Leiden.
📅 Friday, February 27, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Ten Katestraat 10A – Westerkwartier Playground
Program:
6:00 PM Iftar, music & socializing
7:30 PM Debate begins
9:30 PM Closing & informal gathering
✨ An evening of love, togetherness, and dialogue.
Everyone is welcome. Bring your neighbors, friends, and family!

Your voice counts! Democracy in action
2026-02-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Speeltuin Westerkwartier, Ten Katestraat 10 A, Leiden, 2321AW, Nederland
Your voice counts! Democracy in action
Engage with all Leiden political parties and make your voice heard.
In the lead-up to the municipal elections of March 18, 2026, the Vibrant Local Democracy working group of the Leiden Migrant Support Center Foundation is organizing a series of information and debate evenings under the theme:
“Your voice counts! Democracy in action.”

On Friday, February 27, 2026, a special debate evening will take place where Leiden residents will engage with members of all Leiden political parties. This evening is entirely dedicated to meeting, engaging, and having an open, respectful dialogue about the future of our city.

Ask your questions, share your ideas, listen to other residents, and discover how local politics works. We believe that a vibrant democracy starts with well-informed and active residents. That’s why we create space for diverse perspectives and voices from the city—especially from different communities and networks.
Practical information
📅 Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Location: Ten Katestraat 10A, Westerkwartier Playground (Leiden)
Get involved • Bring your network • Make your voice heard
