Community events and family gatherings
CRIP4CHILDREN in Schiedam organizes practical, welcoming gatherings where African immigrant and refugee families connect, learn, and grow together. Discover upcoming workshops, legal clinics, and community meetups, or sign up to get event updates directly via WhatsApp.
Upcoming gatherings and workshops
Our events are practical spaces where parents gain crucial knowledge and children celebrate their roots. Dates and locations are announced here and across our social channels as they are confirmed.
Know your rights workshops
Clear, plain-language guidance on navigating Veilig Thuis, youth care (jeugdzorg), and child welfare, outlining exactly what parents can expect and ask for.
School and education sessions
Practical sessions covering Dutch education from group placements and CITO tests to teacher meetings and extra educational support needs.
Community meetups and legal clinics
Cultural celebrations with food and music alongside free confidential legal clinics with volunteer advisors to review official correspondence.
A space where whole families belong
We welcome entire families—parents, toddlers, school-age children, and teenagers. While parents gain clarity and confidence on official systems, children enjoy supervised play, familiar foods, and cultural music with peers who share their dual heritage. Dutch teachers, social workers, and care professionals are also warmly invited to deepen cross-cultural understanding.
Why our gatherings are special
Led by community leaders who understand both African roots and Dutch institutions from the inside, our events eliminate the pressure of having to explain yourself. Children leave proud of their identity, and parents leave feeling empowered, supported, and ready to protect their family's future.
Host, volunteer, or suggest a topic
Would you like to host an event, volunteer on gathering days, or suggest an urgent topic for an upcoming workshop? Reach out to our team in Schiedam on WhatsApp at [[phonenumber]] or explore volunteer opportunities through our support network.
