The document discusses social exclusion of immigrants in the Netherlands. It provides statistics that show around 20% of the Dutch population are immigrants, with the largest groups coming from EU countries, Indonesia, Turkey, Morocco, Suriname, and the Caribbean. The level of immigration has been increasing in recent years. The document also examines causes of immigration, consequences on society and economics, and roles of the government and non-profit organizations in supporting immigrants.

1. Social Exclusion
Immigrants The Netherlands
Jeffrey Pennings
Suzanne van Strien
Linde van Erp

2. Introducing
SOCIAL EXCLUSION IMMIGRANTS
IN THE NETHERLANDS

3. Definition
Immigrants
Establishment of people from abroad
in the Netherlands. To be counted
as an immigrant these people
need to be registered in the
municipal population register
Source: 2011, Central Bureau of Statistics – The
Netherlands

4. Level & Structure
~16.6
Million
Population
~80% ~20%
Dutch Immigrants
~5% ~2.4%
EU Indonesia
~2.2% ~2%
Turkey Suriname
~2% ~0.8%
Morocco Caribbean
~4.8%
Others

5. Level & Structure
Level of immigrants
Immigration Population % immigration of
X 1 000 total population
2004 94,0 16 258 032 0,58 %
2005 92,3 16 305 526 0,57 %
2006 101,2 16 334 210 0,62 %
2007 116,8 16 357 992 0,71 %
2008 143,5 16 405 399 0,87 %
2009 146,4 16 485 787 0,89 %
2010 154,4) 16 574 989 0,93 %
Source: 2011, Central Bureau of Statistics – The Netherlands

6. Level & Structure
Source: 2011, Central Bureau of Statistics – The Netherlands

7. Level & Structure
Structure of immigration people - Gender
90000
80000
70000
60000
50000
Male
40000
Female
30000
20000
10000
0
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Source: 2011, Central Bureau of Statistics – The Netherlands

8. Level & Structure
Structure of immigration people – Marital state
160000
140000
120000
100000 Divorced
80000 Widowed
Married
60000
Single
40000
20000
0
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Source: 2011, Central Bureau of Statistics – The Netherlands

9. Level & Structure
Structure of immigration people – Age structure
2010
2009
2008
0-20
2007 20-65
2006 65+
2005
2004
0 50000 100000 150000 200000
Source: 2011, Central Bureau of Statistics – The Netherlands

10. Level & Structure
Forecasting level of immigrants
Source: 2011, Central Bureau of Statistics – The Netherlands

11. Causes
Causes to come to the Netherlands
For the skilled immigrants:
• Work opportunities and
expectations for a good career
• Third most attractive country for
skilled migrants
For the other immigrants:
• Family reasons
• Heard about it from others
• Safe, free and rich country

12. Consequences
Society
• Enrichment of the level of knowledge
• Multicultural society  group formation
• Diversity
• Criminality
Economic situation
• The number of unemployed people
• The rate of employment will decrease
Demographic
• the size of the country VS the number of immigrants 
over population

13. Government role
Immigration Policy
Foreigners that want to stay longer than 3
months should ask for a residence permit
(excluding EU citizens and knowledge
immigrants)
Investments
2011
800 million euros

14. SUPPORTING
GIVING ACTIVITIES OF
SUBSIDIES NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS
SUPPORTING
ACTIVITIES DONE PROJECT
BY THE LOCAL ‘’VOOR UIT’’
COMMUNITY
PROVIDING AND MANY
DUTCH CLASSES OTHER THINGS..

15. Oranje fonds
What is the Oranje Fonds?
• Founded in 2002
• Supports social cohesion and social integration projects
•Active in the Netherlands and some former Dutch Antilles.
• Spend 170 million in 2010 on projects.
• 46 employers in 2012
How?
 Small-scale neighborhood initiatives
 Monitoring projects for young and older people
 Language programs

16. Oranje fonds
Financial expenditures of Oranje Fonds
35,000,000
30,000,000
25,000,000
20,000,000
15,000,000
10,000,000
5,000,000
0
2007 2008 2009 2010
Source 2012; Central office Foundation of Recruitment

17. Oranje fonds - Actions
Integration projects
• Sport
• Music
• Art
• Language courses

18. Oranje fonds
Current Marketing Strategy
•Current target group for their marketing: 30+
• Support by Princess Máxima and Prince Willem-
Alexander
• Best 3 projects of each year are awarded by the
Oranje Fonds on:
 Social Cohesion
 Social Welfare
 Innovation

19. Oranje fonds
Current promotion
•Online channels:
• You can donate a monthly amount online.
• Own a Youtube channel.
• Using Google Adwords.
•Offline channels,
• Donating by SMS (€2,50).
• Sending vouchers as donations
• Extensive Media coverage

20. Oranje fonds
Website - Strengths of the Oranje fonds
• The possibility to make an online donation.
• Citizens can submit their own project.
• Project gets support with supervision.
• Possibility to subscribe to the newsletter.
• Annual report with statistics.
Weaknesses:
• Some social media aren’t used well.
• People’s opinions are neglected

21. Conclusions
The Netherlands should pay
more attention to social
exclusion
How?
• Create more awareness
by online and offline
promotions
• Direct & indirect projects
• Example: Encourage
residents to volunteer
and help immigrants

22. “Be the change you
want to see in the
world” – Mahatma
Gandhi

23. Thank you for your
attention!!