At Kompasset The Compass we greet all homeless migrants. Our users are primarily EU-citizens, who use their right to freedom of movement in the European Union to come to Denmark to look for a job and a better life. They do not have access to public services and hit several barriers when trying to integrate into the Danish job market and society. This causes frustration and social marginalization. We aim to reduce this misfortune by providing care and by supporting the migrants in navigating the Danish society.
Kompasset assists people from 54 different countries. The user group is without Danish registration e. CPR or refugee number but are entitled to be here β either as jobseekers or on tourist visa. These services are provided before our opening hours by our staff and volunteers.
Our volunteers and employees speak different languages: i. Romanian, Spanish, Italian, English and Danish. We have a dedicated crew of around 25 volunteers β some are MA-students in Global Refugee Studies or Law, others are jobseekers, retired social workers, journalists and expats.
Usually volunteers have shifts every or every other week. Silvia Fontana Counselor, work environment, migrant network Cph. Outreach aims to build relationships with marginalized homeless migrants and help connect them with services that can help them in their daily life: places to sleep inside, health clinics, counselling and legal assistance. Additionally, Outreach is aimed at creating a welcoming and friendly environment for those arriving in the city centre, no matter their background.
The project mostly functions around Vesterbro and the city center and is in a daily partnership with Mariatjenesten and Istedgade Outreach provides a physical presence for homeless migrants to reach out to. Outreach consists of a full-time employee, social workers and a few volunteers.
