Queen Mathilde visited Minor-Ndako organization in Anderlecht

On June 29, 2020, Queen Mathilde of Belgium visited the non-profit organization Minor-Ndako in Anderlecht. The organization takes care of and supports vulnerable young people and guides them towards independent living. The children accompanied by Minor-Ndako can be children whose parents cannot (temporarily) take care of them or who are unaccompanied minors (anyone under 18 who arrives in Belgium without a parent or legal guardian).

During her visit, The Queen first spoke with young people who are prepared for independence, and then with counselors who explain their working method. Minor-Ndako offers adapted care and helps children and youngsters experiencing problematic situations in Belgium.

Minor-Ndako focuses on children from all over the world, in particular the most vulnerable among them. Most of them are young refugees between 10 and 20 years old. The young people mainly come from conflict zones, including Afghanistan and Syria. Minor-Ndako was established in 2002 because of the need for better care for unaccompanied foreign minors.