Presents - Donation

Dear guests, 

We feel privileged to be surrounded by you on such an important day! Some of you might take a very long way and we are more than happy you are able to share this special moment.

We feel privileged in so many other ways, too! Social status, access to water, food, shelter, education and culture. 

That's why for the questions of wedding presents, we understand that the language of love is personal and we will be happy with any kind of presents. But we would like to inform you, rather than giving money to us, you can also consider to donate it to a special association in Brussels instead. The actions of this association is very close to our heart. 

That's why, during our wedding we offer two boxes for your presents:

1.) a classical letter box, if you want to give something to us

2.) a box for donations, that will be going to the association CONVIVAL ASBL.

More information on the work of this association below.

Social mission

• To welcome, listen to and support legal refugees and new arrivals as they take their first steps towards building a life in Belgium.

• Stimulate their full and independent participation in social, cultural, civic and professional life.

• To contribute to information and awareness-raising about the realities of exile and the journey of refugees in Belgium.

• Encourage encounters and exchanges between local citizens and new arrivals.

• Bringing together a multicultural community of workers, volunteers, refugees, newcomers and citizens.

• Actively supporting the professional integration of people, particularly newcomers, hired by Convivial under an Article 60 contract in partnership with the Brussels CPAS (communal welfare aid service).

What does Convivial do?

Every year, more than 3,000 refugee families and new arrivals benefit from comprehensive, tailor-made support through a range of complementary services:

• General social services

• Housing service: help in finding a first home

• Material assistance: providing furniture, clothing and food donations

• Bureau d'Accueil pour Primo-Arrivants (BAPA) - welcoming office of newly arrived persons: social support and citizenship training

• Socio-professional guidance: diploma equivalence and job searches

• Living together: awareness-raising sessions and socio-cultural activities