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Live together

Living together means respecting others and accepting differences. Society is very diverse and it is important to adapt and participate.

Rights and duties

Living together means respecting the rules. Everyone has the same rights and the same duties. The law prohibits violence and discrimination. There is help if you have difficulty.

Watch the SEM video on Living Together.

The Vaudoise Police – Living together in Switzerland

Need help?

Anyone can experience violence or discrimination. There is help for victims.

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- Talk to someone you trust.
- Talk with your social worker or doctor.
Contact an emergency service

There are many specialist services to support you in difficult situations.

Specialized services

Victims of violence or crime

Contact the LAVI Center 021 631 03 00

LAVI Center – free and confidential consultations

Help for victims of violence – Information on violence of all kinds

Domestic violence situations

Contact the Malley Prairie Visitor Center 021 620 76 76

Malley Prairie Center – Consultations and emergency accommodation

Violence what to do – Information in several languages

Risk of trafficking or exploitation

Contact the Astrée Association 021 544 27 97

Association Astrée – Support, support and accommodation

Situations of racism or discrimination

Cantonal consultation in the event of a racist situation – VD.ch

Network-racisme.ch – campaign against racism in Switzerland

Gender and sexual health issues

The Profa Foundation – confidential consultations for questions of sexuality, sexual health, couples and family planning.

The Rainbow Spot association – support for LGBTIQ+ migrants

sex-i.ch – information on sexual health in several languages

International search for missing persons

Contact the Swiss Red Cross 058 400 43 80

Swiss Red Cross – search for missing people

Listening and helping young people

Contact a local social worker. They are present throughout the canton. Click this link to find a phone number.

Local Social Work in the Canton of Vaud – REL’IER

Legal aid

The Fraternity – Permanent Migration Info-Advice

SAJE – Legal Assistance Service for Exiles

Ayslex – online legal advice

Legal Offices – Vaud Bar Association

Associations

Living together means participating in activities and meeting people. There are many associations and a wide choice of activities in the different towns and regions of the canton of Vaud.

Brochure Welcome to the canton of Vaud in several languages

Participating in an association means discovering new activities, sharing with others and doing something useful.

Watch the 1 day = 1 citizen action videos from Bénévolat Vaud to discover the activities of different associations.

Volunteering

Volunteering means giving a few hours a week to participate in an association. Everyone can do a volunteer activity they enjoy. There are many different possibilities in each region.

Volunteering Vaud – search for a volunteer activity

Associations supporting migrants and refugees

Refugee support groups offer activities and places to stay.

Point d’Appui – reception places for migrants

Migrant associations from different communities organize cultural activities. They help newcomers.

VD Migrant Associations

Sponsorships

Godparents accompany refugees and migrants. They create links, they offer activities and facilitate contacts in society.

Sponsorship Action

Pairs Association

Entertainment and reception areas

Several associations and municipalities offer moments of welcome and sharing for migrants. You can do activities and meet other people.

Vaud Bienvenue – search for an activity by city

Entertainment centers in villages and neighborhoods offer lots of free activities for everyone. Ask your municipality for information.

FASL – Lausanne entertainment centers

French lessons

Different municipalities and associations offer free or inexpensive French courses.

Access to certain courses depends on your license, your situation and available places.

Please note, some courses require payment.

Vaud Bienvenue – search for a French course by city

Different municipalities and associations offer free or inexpensive French courses. Request informationto your municipality.

Access to certain courses depends on your license, your situation and available places.

Please note, some courses require payment.

Vaud Bienvenue – search for a French course by city

The sports activities

Doing a sporting activity is good for your health and for meeting other people. You can do an activity in a group or alone, outdoors or indoors.

Movement is life! Read the brochure in several languages.

Participating in a sports club means discovering new possibilities and progressing. It’s about making new acquaintances and sharing with others.

Watch the Republic of Sports project video to discover the sports camps.

There are sports clubs and free sports activities throughout the canton of Vaud. Request informationto your municipality..

EVAM can pay part of the costs for group or team activities. Ask your social worker or contact reception. A social worker will call you back by telephone.

Find a sports club

There are many sports clubs. Request informationin your municipality.

You can also contact a sports association to ask for the addresses of sports clubs in your area. Vaudois Sports Fund – list of sports associations;

With the Sports Guide you can search for a sports club in the Lausanne region. Sports guide – sports clubs in the Lausanne region

You like soccer? Here you find a list of football clubs in the canton of Vaud: HASVaudoise Football Association

Do an individual sporting activity

Urbafit is outdoor fitness parks in Switzerland. they are free and open to everyone. You find the addresses on the site Urbafit.

The association Sport’Ouverte offers low-cost sporting activities for people in difficulty. You can register for an activity on the site Open Sport

Urban training is outdoor fitness training in a group with a coach. It’s free and it’s organized in several cities. You can register on the site Urban training

You find paid courses and activities on the site Unisanté – unihop. Talk with your doctor if you have any health problems. EVAM can finance certain courses.

Do a sporting activity at home

You can do sports lessons with online videos.

Moving at home | I move for my health

Cultural activities

Participating in cultural activities allows you to broaden your horizons and create connections. Some theaters and artistic groups open their doors to refugees. Municipalities, libraries and museums offer free or inexpensive activities.

Cultural activities for refugees and migrants

You can contact organizations that offer cultural activities for refugees and migrants.

Voices of exilesis a blog by migrant writers on themes related to migration and society.

The Vidy Theater offers various programs for refugees and migrants.

The AssociationRefugee Voices offers creative activities (theater, public workshops, poetry, video, audio.)

Nela Associationis an artistic workshop and support structure for underage migrants.

The Culture card

The Caritas Culture Card gives you price reductions on cultural events and other activities. Ask your social worker for the card. You can find the list of activities on the website of the Culture card.

Culture in the communities

Many cultural activities are organized in cities and regions.

Ask for information in your municipality.

Entrance to Lausanne museums is free on the first Saturday of the month. You find the addresses on the site lausanne-musees.ch.

Libraries organize activities related to reading and culture.

Municipalities and associations organize free concerts and festivals. Look for a free event on the site;tempslibre.ch

Free visits

You can visit interesting and free places.

Torpille.ch – Map of free activities in French-speaking Switzerland;Use the map to choose free activities near you.

Loisirs.ch – Article on free activities in French-speaking Switzerland

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