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About
Who are we ?
SINGA means "connect" in Lingala, a language spoken in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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.
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 end, SINGA Luxembourg has been carrying forward SINGA’s vision since 2020. The project was made possible thanks to Léieren & Savoir asbl and its members, who bring six years of experience in youth inclusion and refugee support, as well as SINGA Global. These skills and this experience are now fully dedicated to SINGA Luxembourg.
SINGA Luxembourg is an innovative project that promotes best practices in Luxembourg in cooperation with other stakeholders. Like SINGA Global, we aim to unlock everyone’s potential by rebuilding the social capital left behind. Inspired by other European cities, we offer similar opportunities to newcomers in Luxembourg. Our commitment focuses on creating spaces where residents and newcomers can meet, and on supporting people under international protection to build connections and take action together in a supportive environment.
OUR
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.
OUR
VISION
Inform: Evolve the narrative around migration and facilitate access to information for newcomers.
Interact: Build connections between newcomers and locals to develop joint social and economic projects.
Innovate: Turn the unexpected and the diversity of perspectives into a constant source of innovation.