Solidarité Savoir asbl

Solidarité Savoir asbl, established in 2001 in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Brussels, is a non-profit organization accredited and subsidized by the Brussels Francophone Public Service (COCOF) as a Comprehensive Social Action Centre (CASG). The association is dedicated to enhancing social cohesion and supporting vulnerable populations through a range of services and programs. The organization offers a generalist social service without appointment, accessible to all and entirely free of charge. A team of social workers provides confidential and supportive listening, conducts comprehensive analyses of individual situations, offers guidance in administrative procedures, and, if necessary, refers individuals to specialized services. Common areas of assistance include housing, legal information, administrative issues, mediation with third parties, general advice, debt negotiation, and referrals to specialized services. The social service operates at Boulevard Léopold II, 184D, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, with specific hours for walk-in consultations. (solidarite-savoir.be ) Solidarité Savoir provides modules on civic life initiation as part of the local social cohesion program of Molenbeek-Saint-Jean. These modules cover topics such as Belgian history and migrations, political and institutional organization, geography, socio-economic organization, social security system, labor market organization, and citizens' rights and duties in health, employment, housing, mobility, training, and education. The courses are recognized within the framework of acquiring Belgian nationality, with registrations managed through regional reception offices. (solidarite-savoir.be ) The association operates a public digital space (EPN) open to all individuals seeking to use computers for training, job searching, project development, or information gathering related to daily life. The EPN provides access to computers, the internet, and offers pedagogical support, including regular training sessions. Users have access to equipment such as identity card readers, scanners, copiers, and printers. The EPN aims to promote digital inclusion and is part of the CABAN network, which unites organizations combating the digital divide in Brussels. (solidarite-savoir.be ) Since September 2021, Solidarité Savoir has been actively involved in the Ribaucare project, an Integrated Social and Health Centre located at 184D, Boulevard Léopold II, 1080 Molenbeek-Saint-Jean. (solidarite-savoir.be ) The organization is staffed by a dedicated team, including a general coordinator, social workers, a digital assistant, and administrative agents. The team is committed to providing comprehensive support and services to the community. (solidarite-savoir.be ) Solidarité Savoir's mission is to empower individuals by enhancing their capacity to act and influence their environment, thereby fostering social cohesion and supporting vulnerable populations in the Brussels region.