World Refugee Day 2025

Every June 20, the world pauses for World Refugee Day, a United Nations (UN) initiative that has drawn attention to refugees, their courage and resilience since 2000. With events and symbolic gestures, we focus attention on their plight and push for sustainable solutions.

Why is this day so important?

• Strength and resilience: refugees overcome enormous barriers and build new lives.

• Apply policy pressure: World Refugee Day mobilizes political attention to emergency systems and integration.

• Encourage action: it is a call to support and assist refugees through volunteering, policy advocacy or a listening ear.

Yasin’s journey: from newcomer to IT professional

Take the story of Yasin Sohret. 4.5 years ago, he came to the Netherlands with one goal: to work as an IT professional. Without a network or a Dutch diploma, that dream seemed far away. Until he joined Motopp. After successfully completing the IT traineeship, Yasin started working at Rabobank. There he has been working as a Mendix Developer for several years now. This is a great example from a successful story.

World Refugee Day and IT integration: two worlds connected

The mission of World Refugee Day is not just symbolism, it is about decisive support, integration and economic independence. Our mission aligns with this by investing in sustainable employment opportunities for status holders and newcomers with refugee backgrounds.

About Motopp

Motopp (Motivation Opportunity), founded in 2020, gives highly educated status holders and newcomers with refugee backgrounds perspective in the IT-sector. Partnerships with 160+ municipalities and 50+ top organizations such as PwC and Rabobank make Motopp a driving force in inclusive labor market integration.

Training status holders and newcomers to become IT professionals

Our training program and impact:

• Intensive training (6-8 months): from IT bootcamp, internship language training to technical guidance in Mendix, SAP, ServiceNow

• Full support: during the traineeship, trainees receive coaching, practical help with CV and job applications by a People Development Manager and, when integrating into the working culture of an organization, guidance by a Field Manager.

• Results: 95% of the trainees get a contract within 18 months with top organizations such as Rabobank, PwC, ABN AMRO and Friesland Campina. More than 250 Motoppers have been successfully placed. 50+ organizations working with Motopp.

Win-Win-Win

• Status holders and newcomers develop themselves and find jobs.

• Organizations fill IT vacancies and strengthen diversity.

• Society exploits the potential of motivated IT professionals who help build and contribute to our economy.

World Refugee Day reminds us of the power of refugees and the need for action. Status holders and newcomers with a refugee background are given opportunities, organizations realize inclusion and society gains cohesion.

Want more information? Contact us. Together we are building a future where everyone can participate.