To mark the upcoming World Refugee Day (20 June), JRS Europe, the Chapel for Europe, Don Bosco International, Sant’Egidio and the Africa Europe Faith & Justice Network invite you to an event celebrating positive stories and best practices relating to people on the move.

‘Where Hope Meets Hospitality’ offers a platform to celebrate resilience, share success stories and promote collaboration in the field of refugee integration. By highlighting positive voices and best practices, this event aims to inspire change, foster empathy and build a more inclusive society for refugees and migrants, where hope meets hospitality.

PROGRAM
Personal Stories of Resilience | ELVIS NG’ANDWE – Africa Europe Faith and Justice Network

Round Table on Best Practices
Moderator: ALBERTO ARES, JRSEurope
Panel
– Ms SARA SECHI – The Don Bosco Institute’s MNA platforms, DBI Executive Secretary
– Mr GONÇALO MACEDO – Kamiano Soup Kinchen, Community of Sant’Egidio Brussels
– Ms MARIZA KORONIOTI – Hospitality as a Path to Hope, Jesuit Refugee Service Europe

Informal networking session | Snacks prepared by a refugee entrepreneur will be offered.

We look forward to sharing this meaningful moment with you.

When: Tuesday 11 June 2026, at 7 pm
Where: at the Chapel for Europe, 2-24 Rue Van Maerlant, 1040 Etterbeek, Brussels.

To help us with the organisation, we would be grateful if you could register HERE.