Newbees

Growth capital for NewBees: the leading solution in the Netherlands for participation and inclusion of refugees at scale /

Millions of people forced to leave their countries for safety and survival encounter countless barriers preventing them from rebuilding their lives. Next, they face various barriers, such as complicated integration procedures leading to long periods of unproductivity in their new environments.

NewBees offers a practical approach to advance newcomers towards active citizenship in their new societies. A comprehensive set of services caters to municipalities, newcomers, and employers. Municipalities have access to digital tools and modular services for personalised support to newcomers. Newcomers receive language, cultural and skills training, access to social networks, and (voluntary) work opportunities. Businesses receive workshops and training to create inclusive, and socially safe, workplaces where newcomers can land sustainable jobs.