Planning permission granted
Together for education.
ASBL E.M.P.J. · Espace Multiculturel de Prés-Javais · Verviers
A neighbourhood association that supports young people, backs school success and brings residents together, whatever their origin, culture or religion.
Association outing: at the helm of a boat.
- An association active in Verviers
- Since 2016
- A building bought on 13 December 2023
- 260 m² to renovate
- Planning permission for the renovation
- Granted
Who we are
A neighbourhood association, open to everyone
The non-profit association (ASBL) Espace Multiculturel de Prés-Javais (E.M.P.J.) contributes to the socialisation and personal development of residents of the neighbourhood and surrounding area, turning them into responsible and active citizens.
It invites them to take part in social, economic, cultural and sporting life, encouraging intercultural exchange. Its activities are open to everyone, of any age, of any cultural, ethnic or religious background and from any social category.
A new team since May 2023
It took over the running of the association with four clear goals:
- Support social and professional integration by learning French.
- Promote academic success and the development of young people's socio-cultural skills.
- Promote the well-being and health of residents.
- Involve young people in neighbourhood life through civic action.
What we do
Support, educate, bring together
All our activities are open to anyone who wishes to take part.
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Youth support
School success, development of socio-cultural skills and involvement of young people in neighbourhood life, through sport, culture, education and outings.
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Educational activities
Language classes, training, learning French and literacy classes.
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Homework support
The homework school and homework support accompany children and young people through their time at school.
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Civic projects
Civic actions to involve young people and residents in the life of their neighbourhood.
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Social cohesion
Intercultural meetings, exchange and living together, with respect for our differences.
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Sport and well-being
Sports activities for women, an indoor football team and promotion of residents' health and well-being.
All our current activities
- Running a place of worship, Assalam Mosque
- Learning Arabic and the Quran
- Religious training and education
- Information about Islam, homework support, cultural and sports activities
- Literacy classes
- Sports activities for women
- Indoor football team
- Homework school
For the days and times of the activities, call us on +32 470 38 11 39 or write to us.
The project
A multicultural neighbourhood centre is on its way
Our current premises are too small and run down. On 13 December 2023, the association bought a building of about 260 m² at Rue Courte 2, to be completely renovated. The plans have been finalised with an architect and planning permission has been granted.
A place for:
- Youth support
- Educational activities
- Homework support
- Civic projects
- Social cohesion
What we want to do there
- Provide a dignified place of worship for the Muslim community, accessible to people with reduced mobility.
- Create educational, cultural and sports spaces: classrooms, library, multipurpose hall, cafeteria.
- Promote active citizenship, social cohesion and living together.
- Offer social services: mediation, administrative help, homework support.
The place will be open to all and will work with the other organisations in the neighbourhood: the neighbourhood committee, schools, shopkeepers.
Before
After
The future neighbourhood centre, Rue Courte 2, before and after renovation (architect's rendering). Drag to compare.
Educational outings
Let's give our young people an unforgettable day at Mondo Verde!
Support our educational outing: every donation counts!
Sport, culture, education and outings are among the activities through which we want to be there for the young people of the neighbourhood. Organised by the Espace Multiculturel de Prés-Javais.
Life at the association
Help us build the multicultural space in Prés-Javais.
Your donations help us lay a stone in the building. Any amount, by bank card or by bank transfer.
Contact
Come and see us
A question, a visit, an activity, a partnership? Write to us or call us: we will be happy to answer.
- Registered office of the association
- ASBL E.M.P.J., Rue du Prince 26
4800 Verviers, Belgium - Future neighbourhood centre
- Rue Courte 2, 4800 Verviers
- Phone
- +32 470 38 11 39
- asbl-empj@outlook.com
- Bank account
- ASBL EMPJ · BE48 3631 6541 2827
- On Facebook
- Search for “ASBL EMPJ (Espace Multiculturel de Prés-Javais)”.
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