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Behind the official term "unaccompanied foreign minors (UAM)" are young people, minors of age. Far from their country of origin and without parents, they arrived alone in Belgium, after a long and difficult migratory journey. Whether it is through our team of tutors, in their transition to autonomy, or within our residential structure in Liege, Caritas is at their side. Support with a common thread: to look after the best interest of the child and to seek, with and for them, sustainable solutions, in Belgium or elsewhere.
Accommodating unaccompanied minors ‘in transit’ differently
In Belgium, we see many ‘unaccompanied foreign minors’ who choose not to apply for international protection or who are highly uncertain about building a future…
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(Video) Young UAM in exile. What are their rights in Belgium?
Are you under 18 years old and have arrived in Belgium without your parents or a guardian? Are you in contact with minors in exile…
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The human impact of the coronavirus: faces and stories
The coronavirus has changed our daily lives. It also affects the lives of people supported by Caritas and our teams. How do they experience this…
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Pledges to relocate unaccompanied children from the Greek islands need to be honoured
Tens of thousands of people remain trapped in the camps on the Greek islands, including older people, people with disabilities, those with serious health conditions,…
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Tutors: The ABCs of refugee guardianship
Every year, around 4,500 young people[1] arrive alone in Belgium. Their arrival is often the culmination of a perilous journey during which they’ve had to…
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Working together towards better support of human trafficking victims
Samantha was only 7 years old when life took a turn for the worse. She was abandoned and abused, leading to psychological problems. As a…
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Vulnerable refugees in Liège: transitioning to independence
Within this project, recognized refugees from specific vulnerable groups are accommodated in individual housing and receive adapted social support.
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Assistance for young migrants in transit
In Belgium, young migrants in transit often find themselves in complex legal situations and are at risk of enforced disappearance, human trafficking and illegal practices.
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Reception structure for young Unaccompanied Minors (UAM) in Liège
With already a long and difficult migratory journey behind them, it is in this Caritas residential service for MENA that young people who arrived alone…
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Vulnerable minors in Liege: Transition towards autonomy
Our focus? Accompanying young refugees, aged between 16 and 18, in their transition to an independent life in Belgium.
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Support for independent guardians
Build independent guardians’ knowledge, their know-how, and their relationships with minors. Support is adapted to guardians’ needs throughout the guardianship process.
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unaccompanied foreign minors (UAM) Guardianship
Caritas has a team of 11 professional guardians who care for 200 minors a year.
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