Become a buddy at the House of Compassion
If you are new to a country and don't know anyone yet, it is nice to have a buddy. Someone who can help you find your way around the city you will be living in. Someone who can help you understand the Dutch language and culture better. If you want to be that person, then become a buddy! You will then be paired with a newcomer.
A couple meets for 1-2 hours a week. When pairing, we take shared interests into account as much as possible to ensure a great match.
What do you do as a buddy?
You meet up and undertake activities you both enjoy, such as going to the library, going for walks and cooking. This way, you also practice the Dutch language together. You also look for opportunities for your buddy to become active in Nijmegen society. For example, voluntary work, sports or activities in the neighbourhood.
If you want an insight into what a couple can do like this, read Mustafa and Boi's story. Or the story of Zohreh and Antoinette
Apply to Lama Aboudi
at lama@huisvancompassienijmegen.nl/en or by phone at 06-84994983
The House of Compassion is a low-threshold place where many different activities take place that focus on compassion for people in a socially vulnerable position.
