Return to Algeria
Different organizations in the Netherlands assist with return. The Dutch Council for Refugees has no partner organization in Algeria. It may be possible to return via a different organization. We can connect you with such an organization. You yourself choose which organization is most appropriate for your situation.
For people from Alegria, there is support under the REAN scheme (Return and Emigration Assistance from the Netherlands). Under REAN you can obtain counselling, a plane ticket and assistance in obtaining travel documents. IOM is the organization that implements this scheme. The Dutch Council for Refugees, or other organizations that help with return to countries of origin, can help you to apply for this IOM-support. You do have to meet a number of conditions. Ask your counseler whether you are eligible for this support.
Which organizations can help you with your return?
- The Dutch Council for Refugees enters into discussion with you on the basis of the project Met Opgeheven Hoofd (With Head Held High) about the possibilities there are for your return to your country of origin. We ourselves do not provide assisted return to Algeria, but we connect you with another organization.
- Goedwerk Foundation offers solutions for return aimed at your personal situation. The team of Goedwerk Foundation consists experts, social workers and trainers who speak English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Amharic, Tigrinya, Farsi, Pashtu and Dari. Together with you they carefully prepare your return and offer support in, for example, obtaining documents, an embassy visit, medical assistance, contact with family members and making a future plan to invest the funds. In addition, they can offer guidance on the flight if necessary. Goedwerk Foundation uses partner organizations (via the network of the Dutch Council for Refugees) in various countries of origin and also has its own network of returnees in various countries.
- IOM , Internationale Organisation for Migration, can help you to resume your life at home again after you return. For people from Algeria there is an extra fund via REAN (Return and Emigration Assistance from the Netherlands). Under REAN you can obtain for example counselling, a plane ticket and assistance in obtaining travel documents. This is in cooperation with the IOM office in your country of origin.
Which partner organizations are there in your country of origin?
The Dutch Council for Refugees does not have a partner organization in Algeria. Other organizations sometimes have a partner in Algeria who could support you on your return. For more information, please contact these organizations or ask your counselor from the Dutch Council for Refugees.