The Yemeni Forum in Belgium is a non-profit organisation (vzw/asbl) based in Antwerp that brings together Yemeni expatriates and Arab refugees from across Belgium.
The Forum was formally established in 2024, after operating as an informal initiative since 2023, and before that as a solo volunteer effort dating back to 2019.
It has grown into a vital community anchor for
Arabic-speaking newcomers.
“Our vision is to be the primary destination for every Yemeni in Belgium and to contribute meaningfully to the development of the society we live in.”
The Forum serves all Arab nationalities. While founded by and for Yemenis, it actively extends its services to the wider Arab community and other nationalities, and describes its space as a place of welcome, not only a place of help.
20-50 people
helped per week (peak periods)
570+ members
in the community WhatsApp group
AIMS & VISIONS
The Forum’s vision is both ambitious and grounded. Its leaders describe their goals as:
- Securing a permanent, suitable premises that can accommodate growing demand
- Expanding equipment: projectors, laptops, printers
- Growing the volunteer and translator team to cover languages beyond Arabic
- Establishing a school or regular programme to teach children Arabic, Dutch, and civic values
- Intensifying Dutch-language practice for adults beyond twice-weekly sessions, towards daily immersion
- Developing a structured welcome package for newly arrived people, including a rights guide and referral directory
- Strengthening current women’s empowerment programmes
- Building deeper partnerships with official bodies: UNHCR, CGRS, municipalities, and legal aid.
CONTACT & FIND THE YEMENI FORUM
The Forum can be reached through its website, social media, and its community WhatsApp group.
Website: yemeniforum.be
Email: Info@yemeniForum.be
Office: Pesthofstraat (poort 5), 2060 Antwerp — 2nd floor
Read URC Spotlight Yemeni Forum in Belgium to learn more about our work and approach.
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