Buddy to Buddy
Tessa Laan is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in education, project coordination, and community engagement. Currently serving as Project Leader and Project Coordinator at Buddy to Buddy since September 2021, Tessa also founded and coordinates Swimpact, an initiative providing accessible swimming classes for refugees and asylum seekers in Utrecht. As a Kitesurf Instructor with over 800 hours of experience, Tessa has taught in various international locations, including Belize and Morocco. Previous roles include Geography Teacher at RSG Broklede, International School Hilversum, and Amsterdam International Community School, as well as a Mentor at Peace Brigades International. Tessa holds multiple degrees from Utrecht University and Universidad del Valle, specializing in education, international development, and human geography.
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Buddy to Buddy
Stichting Buddy to Buddy helpt vluchtelingen en statushouders uit een isolement te komen door hen op basis van gelijkwaardigheid te koppelen aan stadsgenoten. Veel nieuwe Nederlanders zijn eenzaam en hebben nauwelijks contact met hun nieuwe landgenoten. Daarom organiseert Buddy to Buddy laagdrempelig contact van mens tot mens. Dit contact is een voorwaarde voor sociale integratie, maar voor beide kanten geldt dat werelden worden vergroot.