Small-scale shelter, integrate from day 1 and involve newcomers in activities in their environment. An inspiring story about how it can be done - and how everyone in society can live together.

Please note: this article was translated using a translator app

During the talk show Khalid & Sophie, Mayor Kees van Rooij recently explained how Meierijstad (North Brabant) receives newcomers and really integrates them into society; location manager Joshua Bax explained how the reception of newcomers works in practice. We thought it was an inspiring story - so it can be!

The value of work

 Also guests were greengrocer Ton Kanters and newcomer Yaser Hussein. Ton talked about his experiences with three newcomers who work for him and Yaser explained why work is important to him.

Interested? Kees van Rooij invited mayors from other municipalities to come and see for themselves in Meierijstad.

Watch the broadcast here

 Also read the message on Omroep Meierij