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"A fair chance for every Brussels citizen of getting an education or a job. That's what we want."
Aicha, Jean-Baptiste and Luisa work at the non-profit organisation Tracé Brussel, where they work together to address unemployment in Brussels. All three were once new to Brussels themselves, and they recognise all too well the difficulties, as well as the opportunities, that a city like Brussels brings. "It was important to me that my son grew up in a diverse environment," Luisa says. All three find this diversity a huge plus. Furthermore, Brussels offers many opportunities. Luisa adds: "I felt welcome in Brussels. I feel like I'm allowed to be myself here." But it is not always easy. For Jean-Baptiste, the complexity of the city created some difficulties. The fact that different languages are spoken, for example, was confusing at first. Aicha also had to get used to it. "It's a busier city with a complex structure. That wasn't easy."
Today, they work at the non-profit organisation Tracé Brussel where they support job-seekers. "Our role involves gaining the confidence of job-seekers, giving them self-confidence, informing and preparing them for the job market." "We're proud to be able to assist vulnerable groups and work in an approachable way."
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