The challenges faced in our community.
Women and single mothers who are fleeing from violence, poverty, or other difficult circumstances often face the challenge of finding a safe and affordable accommodation. They may be forced to live in overcrowded or unsanitary conditions, or to sleep on the streets. This not only puts their and their children’s physical health at risk, but also their mental and emotional well-being.
Aneka vzw is committed to helping to address this problem. We aim to prevent that women who suddenly find themselves on the street end up into a long-term situation of homelessness. Our goal is to offer them a safe and comfortable place to stay, where they can rest, recover, and rebuild their lives.
Facing these challenges.
How are we planning to tackle it?
We tackle the problem of homelessness and vulnerability among women and single mothers by providing temporary housing and support that is tailored to their needs. We offer them a fully furnished room, shared kitchen and bathroom. We bring them in contact with social, legal, and psychological services that can help them overcome the challenges they face.
We work closely with local authorities, social services, and other organizations to ensure that our residents have access to the resources and opportunities they need to find permanent housing and to reintegrate into society.
Why does it matter to them?
Our temporary housing and support matter to the women and single mothers we serve because they provide them with a safe and comfortable place to stay, where they can feel respected, valued, and empowered.
By staying at Aneka VZW, the women and their children can focus on their well-being and their future, without having to worry about their immediate survival. They can receive personalized care and attention that is tailored to their needs, and that respects their dignity and autonomy.
Why now?
The problem of homelessness and vulnerability among women and single mothers is urgent and pervasive, and it requires immediate and effective action. A study of the King Bauduin Foundation in 2021 asserted that homeless women and children accounted for more than 50 percent of the homeless population in the area of Vilvoorde.
Women often alternate living on the street with couch surfing with friends or family. As a result very little is structurally undertaken, leading to more long term homelessness.
What our partners say
Joost Bonte
Supervisor inloopcentra, wonen en outreach CAW Halle-Vilvoorde:
“As CAW we are putting our full weight behind this citizens’ initiative, as it closes a gap in shelter care for women and mothers.”
What our partners say
Fatima Lamarti
Schepen voor sociaal beleid en gelijke kansen, voorzitter bijzonder comité sociale dienst :
“Our social workers at the Social House in Vilvoorde are faced almost every day with the lack of shelter for vulnerable target groups. The lack of a warm and professional shelter for women and children in the region is distressing. As a local authority, we support various projects to prevent and combat homelessness, but we are reaching our limits. We are therefore grateful and happy with this initiative and look forward to working together."
What our partners say
Joost Bonte
Supervisor inloopcentra, wonen en outreach CAW Halle-Vilvoorde:
“As CAW we are putting our full weight behind this citizens’ initiative, as it closes a gap in shelter care for women and mothers.”
What our partners say
Fatima Lamarti
Schepen voor sociaal beleid en gelijke kansen, voorzitter bijzonder comité sociale dienst :
“Our social workers at the Social House in Vilvoorde are faced almost every day with the lack of shelter for vulnerable target groups. The lack of a warm and professional shelter for women and children in the region is distressing. As a local authority, we support various projects to prevent and combat homelessness, but we are reaching our limits. We are therefore grateful and happy with this initiative and look forward to working together."
What our partners say
Joost Bonte
Supervisor inloopcentra, wonen en outreach CAW Halle-Vilvoorde:
“As CAW we are putting our full weight behind this citizens’ initiative, as it closes a gap in shelter care for women and mothers.”
What our partners say
Fatima Lamarti
Schepen voor sociaal beleid en gelijke kansen, voorzitter bijzonder comité sociale dienst :
“Our social workers at the Social House in Vilvoorde are faced almost every day with the lack of shelter for vulnerable target groups. The lack of a warm and professional shelter for women and children in the region is distressing. As a local authority, we support various projects to prevent and combat homelessness, but we are reaching our limits. We are therefore grateful and happy with this initiative and look forward to working together."
