Report activities
“Compassion is a responsability”
Intervention by Natacha Mugisi Tchitembo during the Action and Contemplation weekend organised by House of Compassion at the Rock-in-Squat. Dear members of House of Compassion, Dear participants, Dear brothers and sisters, I thank you for the invitation extended to me today. Your institution bears a powerful name: House of Compassion, A house, and a compassion. […]
Christmas Message from Father Daniel
You don’t put a child on the street. Period!!! As I write this, that sentence is clearly visible on the placard held by the “Giant of the Dignity of People Without Legal Stay” at House of Compassion (also known as the Beguinage Church). And this right next to three tents where families live with a […]
Action for Dignified Reception
13 November 2025 – Palace of Justice – Speech by Eva Good morning everyone. Thank you for being here, so early, and in the cold. I am Eva from Amnesty, and years ago I myself came to Belgium as a refugee, seeking safety. Despite this chilly morning, I mainly feel the warmth of your presence […]
Activism with Sabine, a giantess to help dignity grow
We are pleased to share with you the beautiful report created by Claire Brandeleer on the Festival of Dignity, organized at House of Compassion, as part of issue No. 154 of En Question focusing on the future of activism. Here is the link to the digital version (freely accessible): https://www.centreavec.be/…/militer-avec-sabine-une…/ Caption Stéphane Lagasse
A Gesture That Resonates
“Yesterday, it was my turn at the Beguinage Church. A few unhoused people came in and walked toward the exhibition on Gaza [around the Sacred Heart of Jesus]. There, they kissed the dolls representing the children who had died. ” — Pieter, volunteer at House of Compassion That silent, moving gesture echoes in other acts […]