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About
Who are we ?
SINGA means "connect" in Lingala, a language spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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As its name suggests, SINGA helps connect newcomers and the local population through various programs and events designed to facilitate the adaptation and inclusion processes that come with settling in a new place.
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Present in 7 countries and 17 cities, SINGA works to facilitate and accelerate the integration of asylum seekers and beneficiaries of international protection into their host society.
At SINGA, we believe that inclusion and cooperation lead to innovation and unity.
"Diversity is a fact, but inclusion is a choice we make every day." - Nellie Borrero
Our vocabulary
Newcomer
(versus "migrant" or "refugee")
A person who has recently arrived in a territory, seeking to contribute to their host society and build a new network (professional and/or social).
Local person
A person who has lived in a territory for some time (whether they have nationality or not). At SINGA, locals and newcomers meet daily.
Member of the community (versus "beneficiary")
We believe in balanced exchanges, where everyone, including newcomers, is recognized as a full member of the community.
Inclusion (versus "integration")
Integration requires adaptation. We prefer active inclusion, where everyone participates in shaping society, regardless of their background.
What are SINGA Luxembourg's priorities ?
On our side, SINGA Luxembourg has been actively pursuing the vision of SINGA since 2020. This project was made possible thanks to Léieren & Savoir asbl and its members – who had 6 years of experience in youth inclusion and supporting refugees – alongside SINGA Global. The experience and skills gained have since developed and are now fully focused on SINGA Luxembourg.
SINGA Luxembourg is an innovative project that offers concrete challenges to promote best practices in Luxembourg in cooperation with other entities. Like SINGA Global, we aim to unlock the potential of each individual by recreating the social capital left behind. Inspired by actions carried out in other European cities, we want to offer similar opportunities to newcomers in Luxembourg. Through our associative commitment, we have identified the importance of creating spaces for interaction between locals and newcomers, as well as enabling individuals under international protection to build connections and work together in a supportive environment.
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MISSION
SINGA Luxembourg strives to create connections between newcomers and locals, thereby building more inclusive societies for an innovative economy that allows everyone, regardless of their background, to unlock their potential.
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VISION
Inform: Evolve the narrative around migration and facilitate access to information for newcomers.
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Interact: Build connections between newcomers and locals to develop joint social and economic projects.
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Innovate: Turn the unexpected and the diversity of perspectives into a constant source of innovation.