Centraal Orgaan opvang asielzoekers (COA)

Overview

The Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) is a Dutch government agency dedicated to supporting asylum seekers throughout their asylum process in the Netherlands. It manages various reception facilities, including central reception centres and process reception centres, to provide shelter, guidance, and essential services tailored to different phases of the asylum procedure.

COA offers comprehensive support, including immediate housing, meals, living allowances, and access to medical care. Asylum seekers receive practical information about life in the Netherlands, civic pre-integration activities, and assistance with legal appointments. The agency collaborates with various organizations to ensure that asylum seekers have access to necessary resources and support, including healthcare and transportation. Its mission is to ensure that asylum seekers receive the entitlements defined by Dutch regulations, promoting their well-being during their stay.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +31 88 715 7000
• Website: coa.nl
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/coanl

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• begeleiden asielzoekers
• opvangen asielzoekers
• integratie en participatie
• support for vulnerable groups
• digital communication
• collaborations
• support programs
• resettlement
• asylum seekers
• support for integration and participation
• non-profit
• migration policy implementation
• accommodation services
• training
• victims of violence support
• migration support
• dutch government
• reception centers
• asylum policy
• victims support
• support for minors
• support for unaccompanied minors
• trafficking and smuggling detection
• medical screening
• legal guidance
• safety regulations
• safe housing
• asylum procedures
• unaccompanied minors
• government
• asylum process coordination
• social services
• community support
• safety protocols
• community integration
• housing management
• asylum system improvement projects
• space research and technology
• asylum process management
• legal support
• human trafficking prevention
• project management
• support for return and repatriation
• operation reports
• temporary housing
• shelter services
• support for vulnerable populations
• community engagement
• medical care access
• mycoa platform
• government agency
• public communication
• public safety
• support services
• asylum process
• integration programs
• asylum system management
• support collaboration
• vulnerable groups
• trafficking prevention
• services
• accommodation
• reception services
• support for victims
• support system innovation
• community safety initiatives
• safety and security
• government and public administration
• medical care coordination
• refugee support
• residence management
• support infrastructure
• asylum
• refugee
• shelter
• guidance
• support
• integration
• participation
• medical care
• return assistance
• volunteer work
• humanitarian aid
• life skills
• daily activities
• safety measures
• legal assistance
• youth support
• diversity
• civic integration
• housing refugees
• emergency services
• safe environments
• mental health support
• government cooperation
• educational programs
• employment services
• nationality verification
• id registration
• partner organizations
• acceptance
• counseling
• community relations
• non-discrimination policies
• cultural exchange
• skills development
• integration pathways
• human rights
• empowerment programs
• self-sufficiency
• local partnerships
• networking opportunities
• conflict resolution
• scholarship programs
• legal
• nonprofit organization management
• space research & technology
• aviation & aerospace
• productivity
• counselling

Technologies Used

• AFAS
• ANGEL LMS
• Acronis Cyber Backup
• Amazon EC2 Container Service
• Azure Active Directory
• Azure App Service
• Azure Devops
• Azure Key Vault
• Azure Linux Virtual Machines
• Azure Policy
• Azure Virtual Machines
• Azure Virtual Network
• Bicep
• Catylist SiteLink
• CyberArk
• Eaglestats
• GitHub Actions
• HTCondor 8.9.9 on Amazon Linux 2
• Kubernetes
• Micro
• Microsoft Azure Monitor
• Microsoft Entra ID
• Microsoft Office 365
• Microsoft PowerShell
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012
• Mobile Friendly
• One Identity Defender
• Outlook
• Python
• Splunk
• Tor
• Vimeo

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches