July 7, 2025

Mythos of Migration at a Glance

Across Western countries, public debates over migration and migration policy are becoming increasingly heated, political, and, unfortunately, inaccurate. Educating ourselves on policies, laws, processes, and then sharing that information with others can help build a more honest narrative. In November […]
June 26, 2025

Grains of History: Syrian Cuisine from Bulgur to Mujaddara

A feature from A Cookbook Without Borders by Abdulatif Askef Food is a heritage proudly passed down through generations, where no two dishes are ever quite the same. It is, and always will be, a unifying force, a legacy that […]
May 24, 2025

Visit to AZC Maastricht: an inside look at support for asylum seekers in the Netherlands

On November 20, 2024, volunteers from RPM had the opportunity to visit the asylum reception center (AZC) in Maastricht, where we gained a deeper insight into the work being done by organizations like Vluchtelingenwerk Nederland (VWN) and COA (Central Agency […]
May 13, 2025

Colors of Resilience

“There’s always that temptation to go one step further. Almost without you realizing it, Ebru teaches you where that limit is.” Throughout this academic year, RPM had the pleasure of collaborating with a talented artist whose dedication and creative spirit […]
April 17, 2025

A Cookbook Without Borders – Interview with Şerife, Nihal and Nurhan

By Olianna Dimitropoulou and Claudia Acanfora During Refugee Project Maastricht’s Turkish Culture Café on February 8th, a group of Turkish volunteers led the effort to prepare a variety of delectable dishes for more than 100 participants: Çiğköfte, Lahmacun, Mantı, Börek, […]
February 19, 2025

A Cookbook Without Borders – Interview with Vasylyna Saievych

Varenyky, syrnyky and deruny served at RPM's Ukrainian Culture Café
December 12, 2024

United Through Football

Written by Kristina Ivancheva Translated by Fatima Khalife Maastricht is home to a unique football team where the love for the game transcends language barriers. Composed primarily of young refugees, this team is supported by Scharn Club Maastricht, which provides the players […]
June 2, 2023

The Broken Promise: How the Dutch Government’s Underinvestment in Reception Facilities Is Failing Asylum Seekers

As Dutch reception facilities (AZCs) have been full for months, all throughout the Netherlands, asylum seekers have fallen victim to the reception crisis. Many people have been moved around every two or three weeks from crisis shelter to crisis shelter, […]
May 11, 2023

In conversation with Frits Koppelaar, co-founder of Grenzeloos

By Francesca Celenta Grenzeloos is a restaurant and café situated in the heart of Maastricht. They offer an apprenticeship trajectory for refugees to allow them to integrate both socially and economically in Maastricht life. The Voice Project talked to Frits, […]