BREATH OF HOPE
Our experience is that emotional support is an essential part of successful integration.
Breath of Hope is focused on the personal growth and empowerment of women by providing opportunities to reflect on their lives in a safe environment, learning opportunities, interaction and coexistence with the local community.
We believe that the more integrated and empowered the woman is, the more she will positively influence the integration of her family, especially her children. In this project, we deal with highly personal and subjective issues that require individualized attention.
Supported by the City of Amsterdam since 2020, Breath of Hope provides activities, space and opportunities for refugee women to reach the level of self-awareness, assertiveness, autonomy and resilience that will allow them to take back control of their own lives. Through compassion and empathy, we aim to promote community engagement where newcomers themselves play the leading role in their integration pave the way for harmonious togetherness and contribute to the well-being of all.
Breath of Hope Main Activities
Home Visits and Contact Moments
Workshops
Home visits and Contact Moments are available to build a relationship of trust with the participants, support them in their needs and to offer individual emotional support.
Learning and sharing knowledge in a group is the key to growth. Through thematic workshops, we foster community building by creating spaces where participants can learn and teach relevant topics together with people from the neighbourhood.
These workshops also serve as a bridge between newcomers and Dutch society, encouraging mutual understanding and collaboration.
Personal Development Course
Spreekuur
Women's Gathering (PM+ Methodology)
An empowering 12-week free course designed to help newcomer women navigate daily challenges in the Netherlands.
Through weekly sessions, participants will:
- Build confidence to pursue their goals
- Strengthen social support networks
- Learn effective stress management techniques
- Explore other essential life skills
In addition to personal growth, this course offers a chance to practice Dutch, share meaningful experiences, and discuss practical steps for life in the Netherlands.
Spreekuur offers individual consultation hours for newcomer women in need of assistance in various areas. In this place, women can share their questions and needs and, together with the team, explore the best ways to receive support. The team provides not only a listening ear but also connections to relevant organizations for specific assistance. Confidential emotional support is available, tailored to individual needs.
Consultation hours take place every Thursday from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Road of Hope Office (Ru Paré Community – Chris Lebeaustraat 4, 1062 DC Amsterdam). No appointment is necessary.
* If you cannot come, please contact us: +31684160665
Using the Problem Management Plus (PM+) methodology, this program is designed to help strengthen your mental well-being.
If you’re experiencing anxiety, sadness, anger, loneliness, or stress, the PM+ program can support you by teaching you how to:
- Understand and manage your emotions more effectively
- Feel more confident and at ease
- Cope with stress and anxiety
- Improve your relationships with those around you
The program consists of 5 sessions over 5 weeks (one session per week), offered either individually or in small groups (up to 6 people). Sessions are held in your native language, led by a trained PM+ facilitator.
All sessions are confidential, completely free of charge, and scheduled at a time that works best for you.
Women’s Gathering’s are our safe time and place for emotional and self-care. There, women will find socialization, mutual support, and the provision of moments for reflection of experiences and feelings through various activities
Contact for more information:
Email: breathofhope@roadofhope.org
WhatsApp: +31 6 87011352
Coordinator: Andreea Alexandru
