Julie Legrain

Fedasil

The Federal Agency for the reception of asylum seekers (Fedasil) is a public interest organisation operational since May 2002. Fedasil is responsible for the reception of asylum seekers and other target groups and guarantees high-quality reception and conformity within the various reception structures. Fedasil coordinates the various voluntary return programmes. The humane and respectful treatment of asylum seekers has first consideration. The number of asylum applications can vary sharply depending on the international political and economic situation. As an efficient and flexible organisation, Fedasil must be quick at repartee to anticipate and respond to changing reception needs. Fedasil strives to attain the requisite flexibility and decisiveness in order to be able to fully assume our responsibility. Some important success factors in this regard are: involvement in the preliminary phases and aftercare, a responsible organization that puts result-oriented and efficient management at all levels first and foremost, combined with the necessary transparency and regular follow-up. Fedasil wants to make an important contribution to the definition, the correct image, social acceptance and implementation of a just migration policy. To this end, Fedasil wishes to observe Belgium's international commitments, such as the conventions and treaties concerning human rights and European directives with regard to reception and asylum. Fedasil grants material aid to asylum seekers and to other categories of foreigners with equal right to reception (in accordance with the 'Reception Act'​ of 12 January 2007). Together with its partners, the agency organizes high-quality reception and support services and also provides monitoring and guidance for unaccompanied foreign minors.