In the last 3 years, the number of refugee families entering the Netherlands has more than doubled, with unaccompanied minors reaching almost 6000 people in 2023. The refugee crisis is not just a Dutch issue - it is a global issue.

Toekies aims to make impact on a local level, working with local partners and refugee children in Utrecht and the Netherlands, and become part of the global solution.

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Toekies organizes drawing afternoons in the theme “Dare to Dream”, giving refugee children space to think about their dreams.

Selected drawings and dreams from the workshops are displayed on Toekies socks. Through sales and sharing the drawings, the story and dreams of refugee children is shared, increasing their visibility.

Part of the profit is reinvested through orientation opportunities, aimed to inspire and empower the children

Together with our impact partner, VindiQu, we organize virtual dream outings where refugee children that we work with get to virtually experience their dreams for a day.