# Refugee-Integrating Accelerators Lola Lik is an Ideas Hub Bringing Locals and Refugees Together By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-02-01 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideas-hub References: [springwise](https://www.springwise.com/locals-refugees-work-together-new-dutch-ideas-hub/) & [lolalik.nl](http://www.lolalik.nl/) While other [innovation accelerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-good-stuff) focus on disadvantaged demographics like developing countries or female empowerment, this ideas hub encourages Dutch locals and refugees to work together. Located in a recently closed, repurposed prison (Bijlmerbajes) in Amsterdam, [business incubator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-hub) and cultural center Lola Lik is next door to the Wenckebachweg refugee center. In addition to social entrepreneurs, [vocational trainers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vocational-training), event planners and craftsmen, artists are helping refugees integrate into society through education, entrepreneurship and work opportunities. So far, the ideas hub has produced everything from a public restaurant to a language school, and kickboxing space. This is not only an example of how cities can accelerate the integration of refugees, but also how to alleviate housing issues for creative citizens. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Refugee Integration:** Opportunities for innovative programs and initiatives that foster the integration of refugees into local communities, such as this ideas hub in Amsterdam. - **Social Entrepreneurship:** The rise of business models that aim to address social issues and create positive social impact by providing work and education opportunities for refugees. - **Collaborative Spaces:** The growing trend of creating collaborative spaces that bring diverse groups of people together to share resources, skills, and ideas in order to foster creativity and innovation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Community Development:** The community development sector can explore innovative approaches to foster refugee integration and alleviate housing issues by repurposing existing facilities and creating spaces for collaboration. - **Education:** The education industry has the opportunity to develop and implement tailored language and vocational training programs that help refugees integrate into society and foster their entrepreneurship skills. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** The hospitality and tourism industry can benefit from partnerships with initiatives like this ideas hub to offer employment opportunities for refugees, showcase their cultural contributions, and promote inclusive tourism experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repurposed Community Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooie-buurt.md) - [Refugee-Supporting Workplace Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-employment-for-refugees.md) - [Eco-Friendly Modular Refugee Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allspace-1.md) - [Humanized Waiting Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer.md) - [Immigrant-Supporting AI Finance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lola4i.md) - [Adaptive Community Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaced-agency.md) - [Refugee-Supporting Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-sunny-honey-home.md) - [Earth Brick Arts Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bidi-bidi-performing-arts-center.md) - [Refuge Athlete Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-refuge-foundation.md)