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Organizations

PAG-ASA

This organisation advocates for:
  • a society in which everyone stands against the exploitation of people
  • in which the exploiters are rigorously condemned by the authorities
  • and where every victim of human trafficking has access to adequate support 
PAG- ASA does this by:
  • providing quality assistance to victims of human trafficking, focused on their recovery and (re)-integration into society
  • participating in the fight against trafficking in human beings at the national and international level  
  • cooperating and collaborating with the relevant public services both in the field and at the political level 
  • commitment to awareness-raising, sharing information
  • training and providing counsel
Practical info

More information : https://pag-asa.be/who-we-are

For this organization we look for: social workers, psychologists, legal counselors.
French language skills are an asset.

Wisper Leuven

This organisation believes in the social power of art education and in the artistic power of a diverse society. Wisper is convinced that culture gives meaning to a human life in many ways and thus forms one of the foundations of a strong society.

Wispers' activities:
  • organizing artistic courses in dance, theater, music, photography, visual arts and literature for adults aged 18 and older, all levels
  • developing projects and collaborations.
  • looking to find the best ways to reach a more diverse public
Practical info

For more informationhttps://wisper.be/en

Profile for this organization: artists, social workers with a strong interest in art and anyone with good knowledge and competence in one or more art forms / interested in the social aspect of culture and art. 

Pangaea

Pangaea is the intercultural meeting centre of KU Leuven. Pangaea organises welcome activities and opportunities to meet for international and Belgian students and staff. It helps international students to find a home away from home and to integrate in Belgian society. 

Profile for this organization:

social workers, sociologists, anthropologists and anyone with knowledge and competences related to the themes of this organization (international mobility, diversity and social cohesion). 

Rikolto Belgium (Leuven)

Rikolto works for: a sustainable income for farmers and nutritious, affordable food for everyone. 

Rikolto is an international NGO with more than 40 years’ experience in partnering with farmer organisations and food chain stakeholders across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. It runs programmes in 17 countries through seven regional offices. 

Rikolto wants to:
  • build bridges between smallholder farmer organisations, companies, authorities and other actors across rural and urban areas
  • create innovative ways of accessing, distributing and producing nutritious, quality food
  • inspire others to tackle together the challenges of food insecurity, climate change, and economic inequality
Practical info

For more informationhttps://www.rikolto.org/en

Profiles for this organization: engineers (agricultural, commercial, bio-engineers etc.)  and anyone with knowledge and competences related to the themes of this organization.

Globe Aroma

= an artistic work and meeting place that offers space, time, support and a network to artists, makers and art lovers with a newcomer background in Belgium (asylum seekers, refugees, people without legal papers,...).

Globe Aroma is an accessible artistic sanctuary where dialogue, collaboration, networking, creation and cultural experience are central.

Globe Aroma consists of three pillars:
  • an atelier and residency where multidisciplinary artists develop their artistic work
  • cocreation projects for makers with and without artistic background
  • organising cultural excursions in Brussels and Flanders (Art For All)
Practical info

For more informationhttps://www.globearoma.be/en/

Profile for this organization: artists, social workers with a strong interest in art and anyone with knowledge and competences related to the themes of this organization  (art, diversity, social inclusion) and with good social competencies to work with the target group.

French language skills are an asset. 

If you want to know if your profile would coincide with one of these projects or countries, or you ask yourself how your interests and talents could match with our partners, get into contact with jesse.goethals@ucll.be for more information. 

Global Citizenship and Development (advanced bachelor), something for you?