Partners
Innovative approach to integrationr
Meetings and contact between the people staying in the asylum seekers' centre and other local residents are central to Plan Einstein. A cup of coffee, a chat, following courses and doing activities together or organizing something together, such as gardening or learning the (English) language. In short, living, learning and working together. This positive way of integration enables asylum seekers to build on their future faster, from day one, no matter where that will be. Also, local residents feel more involved with the asylum seekers' centre in their neighbourhood.
Broad collaboration
Plan Einstein was started and further developed in 2016 by the municipality of Utrecht with the help of participants, (neighbourhood) residents, professionals, volunteers and organisations. To name a few: Social Impact Factory, Socius, Utrecht Center for International Entrepreneurship (part of Utrecht University), VluchtelingenWerk West and Midden-Nederland, Welkom in Utrecht, Volksuniversiteit Utrecht, COA, New Dutch Connections, Vrijwilligerscentrale Utrecht, de Voorkamer, Theater Stut and Radio Einstein.
Continuing to grow
The start-up phase was initiated by means of the European Urban Innovative Action program. Plan Einstein continues on this path. We share our experiences and knowledge with other organizations and (European) cities that want to inplement such an approach. Thus Plan Einstein continues to grow and focused on the future.
Dutch Council for Refugees
The Dutch Council for Refugees ensures that the occupants of the asylum seekers' centre are aware of what is on offer and are able to take part in the courses and activities which are of interest to them.
Welcome in Utrecht
The Welcome to Utrecht Foundation brings refugees living in Utrecht into contact with people from the region and vice versa.
Gemeente Utrecht
Plan Einstein was initiated by the municipality of Utrecht and further developed with participants, (local) residents, professionals, volunteers and organizations.
Utrecht University
The Volksuniversiteit Utrecht gives English lessons at all levels. From beginners level to obtaining a Cambridge English certificate.
Social Impact Factory
The Social Impact Factory is the hotspot for social entrepreneurship. We help innovative entrepreneurs solve social challenges.
Common Ground Two
Common Ground Two contributes to the integration and participation of refugees. The garden is the medium, a place for meeting and conviviality, in connection with the neighbourhood.
Het Wilde Westen
Neighborhood culture house in the Cereol factory in Utrecht West. Full of art, activities, concerts, cooking, singing together, painting, dancing. For everyone by everyone.
Utrecht University (UCE)
Utrecht University offers executive education on entrepreneurial ecosystems, social entrepreneurship and social intrapreneurship.
Marcelliens Good Company
Marcelliens Good Company is a co-developer and implementer of programs to strengthen and develop entrepreneurial skills.
Oscar van der Ende Business Training & Advisory Services
Oscar van der Ende Business Training & Advisory Services
The Voorkamer
The Voorkamer is a meeting place where you can come into contact with other cultures: a place where you can feel you belong, and also a safe place to gain new experiences.
Hogeschool Utrecht
HU University of Applied Sciences is a course provider, together with the Utrecht University, for entrepreneurial skills.
Stut Theater
Residents of the asylum seekers' centre and surrounding neighbourhoods can take part at various times in the Stut Theatre project at Plan Einstein.
Radio Einstein
Do you ever wonder what goes on in an asylum seekers’ centre? What their stories are? Listen for an answer to these questions and more on Radio Einstein!
New Dutch Connections
Stichting New Dutch Connections inspires and motivates young (ex) refugees to once again believe in themselves by offering workshops by various companies.