WELCOME
Hello there,
Nice to meet you!
Welcome to our non-profit organization, driven by a passion for supporting the international community. Since opening our doors in 2018, in response to Tilburg’s rapid internationalization, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of international residents. Our mission focuses on reducing language barriers, bridging the gap to the job market, and addressing the widespread loneliness often experienced by this group. At the same time, we strive to share reliable information and promote well-being.
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Our ultimate goal is for international residents to feel at home and truly belong in the Netherlands. Would you like to learn more or join us in making a positive impact? We’d love to hear from you—reach out today!
OUR
COMMUNITY
Let´s meet-up!
We host an international café in the city center and regularly organize leisure events around town, including dinners, cinema outings, comedy nights, and spontaneous meet-ups.
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Making friends in a new city can feel daunting, so we strive to create a relaxed and welcoming environment. We promise you’ll meet friendly, open-minded people eager to connect. You won’t feel alone—and who knows, you might leave with a whole new group of friends!
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Take a look at our event calendar and find the next gathering you'd like to join. We’re excited to meet you, hear your unique stories about your home country, and share in your experiences of life in the Netherlands (and beyond).
OUR
MISSION
Want to know more about our foundation?
As a non-profit foundation, our board and volunteers are deeply committed to fulfilling our mission: improving the living conditions of internationals in the Netherlands. By definition, all revenue generated must be reinvested into achieving the organization’s goals and supporting its mission.
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Our mission, as registered with the Chamber of Commerce, is to contribute positively to a welcoming and supportive living environment for international residents in the Netherlands. We pursue this by focusing on the following objectives:
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Enhancing the well-being and empowerment of international residents;
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Creating accessible and inclusive meeting places;
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Developing and supporting internationalization projects;
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Facilitating activities that foster inclusion and social cohesion;
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Making culture and cultural activities more accessible;
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Acting as a mediator between municipalities, agencies, organizations, companies, and international residents.
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We understand the importance of transparency when it comes to how our foundation generates revenue. The majority of our funding comes from donations and ticket sales for events. All proceeds from ticket sales are reinvested in organizing events—covering costs such as venues, comedians, equipment, and photographers.
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However, as you can imagine, these sources of revenue alone are not enough to sustain our operations. To bridge this gap, we established Dutch language courses and recruitment services. These initiatives are part of the International Center Netherlands, a social enterprise that shares our non-profit ideals and reinvests its earnings into supporting our foundation.