MORE THAN TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED PEOPLE ARE STILL WAITING FOR ACCOMMODATION. THE EMERGENCY ACCOMMODATION NETWORK IS SATURATED. THE WELCOME CRISIS IS CONTINUING, AND THE ONSET OF WINTER IS NOT LIKELY TO HELP MATTERS.
As you can see, the situation is alarming.
Although we can now offer nearly 1,350 emergency accommodation beds to homeless people in Brussels and Wallonia, this is still woefully inadequate.
In fact, almost one person in two who turns up at the doors of our organisation is sent back to the street for lack of available places, and the waiting time on the street before being able to move into one of our facilities is almost five weeks. Five weeks that these people must and will have to spend at the mercy of the violence of the street and the cold.
As you know, at BelRefugees we never send people back to the streets without at least providing them with something to survive. Every year, we receive dozens of tonnes of clothing and survival equipment through our collection and distribution services. This is invaluable help, but unfortunately – in the past year alone – it also means 22 tonnes of unsuitable donations that we are unable to redistribute. Whose fault is that? To what? Fast fashion? The explosion of the second-hand market? Probably a bit of both. Whatever the case, it’s clear that we can’t do it on material donations alone.
Every week, nearly 320 people turn up to our free distributions.
Your generosity will enable us to concentrate our resources on buying essential, hard-wearing items that are adapted to the needs of homeless people.
Thanks to your support, you will be able to provide them with cold-resistant clothing, survival equipment and hygiene products. Every euro you donate will make a difference, and you can be sure that it will lead to tangible support for the people we help.
By donating €25, €50, €100 or more, you can help us buy a hat, a pair of shoes, a sleeping bag or any other item of clothing or accessory needed to survive on the streets.
With our good resolutions just a few weeks away, we suggest we make at least one together and stick to it.
We’ve all been there: we sign up for a gym membership in January, full of enthusiasm, and then by March the membership is gathering dust. This year, why not choose a resolution you’re sure to keep?
Make a donation in the form of a standing order: JUST DONATE IT!
It’s simple, impactful and guaranteed not to dislocate or ache.
Train your generosity, support us all year round.
In the face of immobility, the citizen movement!
Become a relay for our campaign. We’ve put together a visual kit for you to pass on to your friends and family.
