Outreach

All Saints' supports many forms of outreach and service to the world beyond the church. The following organizations receive help from us, either financially or through volunteering of our time and talents:

Oasis Beglium
Oasis Belgium aims to bring community and hope in a holistic way to groups that are often marginalized and isolated in society, through their three projects. The ‘Oasis Welkom’ project supports migrant women who are victims of abuse and exploitation. Many of these women came to Belgium for a better life and found themselves either in situations of human trafficking or in abusive relationships. The team works closely with these women to inform them about their rights, get them access to lawyers, safe housing, language lessons and help them to rebuild their lives. The ‘Brussels hub’ project supports migrant families who attend a school in Saint Josse. Food hampers are provided to families that would not qualify for the food banks due to their status, plus a breakfast club for under privileged children and support for these children to be able to have extra learning and go on school trips. The Buurt bar project works in the city of Beringen to provide community for the elderly who are often very isolated. During the lockdown periods they have been teaching digital technology to them so that they can stay in contact with friends and family.
More information at: www.oasisbe.com

Domisum
Domisum seeks to provide a home for six young adults in high dependence, with various disorders, whether mental or physical. The house will offer everyone a place that they can call home for the long term. It is located in an ideal setting in the heart of the city of Louvain-La-Neuve: in the middle of a green area in a peaceful atmosphere, close to the city center. The house will be open to the city, integrated into the life of the neighborhood, and the rich and varied socio-cultural activities that Louvain-la-Neuve enjoys.
More information at: www.domisum.be

Episcopal Relief & Development (ERD)
ERD works with church partners and other local organizations to save lives and transform communities worldwide; rebuilds after disasters and empowers people to create lasting solutions that fight poverty, hunger and disease. All Saints’ also gives to their programs that help educate women and girls worldwide.
More information at: www.episcopalrelief.org

Community Help Service
This is an anonymous and confidential 24/7 crisis and information telephone service run by trained volunteers
under the supervision of trained therapists.
More information at: www.chs-belgium.org/home

Natagora
Formed in 2003, Natagora aims to protect nature with a major objective: to stop the degradation of biodiversity and restore a good general state that is in balance with human activities. Organized in local groups, volunteers offer activities close to their homes: nature walks, creation of natural gardens, organization of events, site defences, conferences, involvement in participatory structures, etc.
More information at: www.natagora.be

Relay for Life 
Relay for Life, a Foundation-against-Cancer initiative, brings hope and support to the fight against cancer throughout the year. With COVID-19 restrictions in place this year, a sponsored walk
has been organized around the Waterloo Battlefield on Saturday, 19 June, from 10.00.
More information at: www.relayforlife.be

Empowerment of Women 
 Rapid population growth is a major concern for the preservation of natural resources, protection of the environment and biodiversity. When women are able to determine their own choices and have greater control over their sexual and reproductive rights, this results in a reduction in the number of births.

Brussels British Community Association
The Brussels British Community Association (BBCA) is a focal point for the British community in the Brussels area, open to organizational and individual membership. Its role is to be an umbrella organization providing visibility and networking opportunities for member groups, to represent the British community on major issues of concern to the whole community, and to be a link to sources of information for British expatriates.
More information: www.bbca.wildapricot.org