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Terugblik 2024
2024 was in veel opzichten een recordjaar! We hebben meer contact gehad met de internationale gemeenschap in de regio via onze helpdesk (+25%), events (+56%) en website (+45%) dan ooit tevoren. Ondanks een landelijke trend van minder nieuwkomers (in Leiden een daling van 14% in BSN-registraties), hebben we nog nooit zoveel internationals bereikt. Dit laat zien dat we mensen niet alleen ondersteunen tijdens hun aankomst, maar ook een belangrijke rol spelen voor internationals in de weken, maanden en jaren erna.
Lees meer over onze 2024 statistieken
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Deciso Report 2024
Benieuwd hoeveel internationals er in de regio wonen en werken? Het Decisio-rapport (gefinancierd door LIC) bevat alle informatie.
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Meet&Mingle
Elke maand organiseren we een Meet&Mingle-evenement. Deze avonden zijn dé ideale plek voor de internationale gemeenschap om samen te komen en nieuwe mensen te ontmoeten. Het is een gelegenheid voor integratie en gemeenschapsopbouw, essentieel voor een soepele vestiging van internationals
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Employer Partnership Programme
Wij ondersteunen werkgevers in de regio bij het aantrekken en behouden van internationaal talent. Onze diensten zijn beschikbaar in 4 verschillende pakketten, afgestemd op alle behoeften.
Interviews met Internationals
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Interview with an International: Ayşegül
Ayşegül’s journey from Istanbul to Leiden is filled with love, language, and community. From learning Dutch through children’s songs to starting a podcast, her story is packed with inspiration and tips for newcomers making the Netherlands their home!
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Sibilla's Dutch Language Journey
Many internationals struggle to learn and practice Dutch, but persevering can be highly rewarding! Learn more about this through the experience of one of many internationals in Leiden: our Communicatio Officer Sibilla!
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Interview with an International: Ahmed
Meet Ahmed, a Sudanese man who’s made Leiden his home. From exploring canals and joining local events to learning Dutch and finding hidden gems, Ahmed shares his journey of adapting to the Netherlands, building connections, and embracing a new life.
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Green Glasses - Adding Perspectives to the Leiden Experience
A new book telling the stories of internationals in Leiden has just been published! Discover how they blended the best of their own cultures with their experiences in the Netherlands for a richer, fuller life.
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Interview With an International: Tanima Bhattacharya & Sreejit Bardhan
Meet Tanima and Sreejit, an Indian couple who embraced Leiden during the pandemic. They discuss adapting to the Dutch climate, missing home food, and building a new community. Plus, they share their favourite spots and some funny stories - discover more!
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Interview With an International: Haseeb Hassan
In this interview, Haseeb Hassan from Pakistan shares the cultural surprises and challenges he faced, and how he overcame them. Despite the hurdles, his biggest achievements include buying a house in Leiden and securing permanent residency.
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Interview With an International: Rachel Parker
Originally from the far north of England, Rachel Parker moved to Leiden two years ago. Read the full interview to learn more about her story as we discuss why she chose to settle in Leiden to how her background in anthropology made it easier to adapt.
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Interview With an International: Minu Mathew
Originally from India, Minu came to The Netherlands and settled in Leiden about two years ago. She moved here with her husband whose startup was selected for the Dutch startup visa program. Her passion for fashion and knack for style has been...
