We have been offering our intergenerational mentoring program since 2013 in the Brussels region to facilitate the socio-professional integration of young job seekers from immigrant backgrounds. The mentors we train to support them are committed volunteers who share their experience and sound advice with these young people. We have forged strong links with many organizations and institutions in Brussels.
In a few figures...
2013
year of creation
1 branch
in the center of Brussels in the Matongé district
4648
duos created and supported by our team
614
active and committed mentors
The Duo team
Brussels
Who are our duos ?
Piet & Adrienne
When Adrienne moved from Cameroon to Belgium to study, she had one clear goal: to earn her degree and grow professionally.
Situation :
Experiences and Belgian diploma
Dreamjob :
Risk management
Résultat :
Permanent contract at Eiffage Construction
Mireya & Aziza
A 100% female success, focused on scientific professions
Situation :
Precarious and under-qualified jobs
Dreamjob :
Pharmacist
Résultat :
CDI in pharmacy
Souhaila & Frederic
A magical complicity made of support, trust and success: a paid internship and a new training course!
Situation :
French level
Dreamjob :
Infographic
Résultat :
Paid intern at Ecobati
Thibaud & Franck
A solid link on the professional field as well as in the stands of Sporting Charleroi! In the end, a CDI!
Situation :
Discouraged, without a network
Dreamjob :
Computer scientist
Résultat :
CDI in Computer Science and a great friendship!
Alpha & Gisèle
Despite the discrimination, Alpha got away with it. Gisèle was there by his side.
Situation :
Degree not recognized
Dreamjob :
Computing
Résultat :
IT at ONEM
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Fares & Alain
Thanks to Alain's patient support, he was able to clarify his goals and gain confidence.
Situation :
Without a clear project
Dreamjob :
Engineer
Résultat :
University education
Ali & Daniel
Before DUO for a JOB, he lacked confidence. One day, Ali and Daniel, his mentor, just shared a meal, talked about everything and nothing. That moment changed everything: trust was established.
Situation :
Without a clear professional project
Dreamjob :
Ventilator
Résultat :
Internship and training
Burhan & Mieke
Burhan has been accepted to the University of Antwerp! 🎓 In his home country, he was a pharmacist. But once in Belgium, his diploma suddenly became worthless…
Situation :
Diploma unrecognized
Dreamjob :
Be a Pharmacist
Résultat :
Acceptance at University of Antwerp
Sebastian & Paul
Together, they worked on his mobility (driver’s license: check!), spoke only Dutch, and built his network — and his self-confidence!
Situation :
Master in Law
Dreamjob :
Data Protection Officer
Résultat :
Operator at SIOEN
Kadiatou & Lily
4 mois de grossesse… et une volonté à toute épreuve. Katiadou réalise son rêve de devenir infirmière!
Situation :
Maman solo, pas de diplôme
Dreamjob :
Aide-familiale
Résultat :
Etudes d'infirmière
Joëlle & Florence
Florence et Joëlle, un duo magique tout droit de Charleroi.: Joëlle réalise son premier stage en maison de repos!
Situation :
Projet professionnel à définir
Dreamjob :
Aide-soignante
Résultat :
Stage en Maison de repos
Ibrahim & Jean-Pierre
✈️ La carrière d'Ibrahim décolle: il décroche une formation à l'aéroport de Liège.
Situation :
CESS et bachelier en poche
Dreamjob :
Secteur de l'aéroportuaire
Résultat :
Gestionnaire logistique à l'aéroport de Liège
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