You can best integrate yourself at school, in training and at work. Perhaps you do not yet work or attend training, nor do you go to school? In that case, you can use a range of integration programmes.
There are numerous programmes aimed at people who have just moved to Basel. These include discussion groups, leisure offers, presentations or courses. The programmes help you settle in and get to know people. The "GGG Migration" advice centre can provide you with information on the programmes available.
The canton and communities organise events for welcoming new residents. Here, you can get important information as well as a first impression.
Many Swiss people are members of a club (Verein). There are clubs for a wide range of interests, such as athletic or cultural clubs. When you join a club, you can get to know other people. Most clubs are open to everybody.
There are also clubs established by migrants. The members of the clubs usually speak the same language, come from the same country or share the same religion. These clubs often have programmes for people who are new to Switzerland and Canton Basel-Stadt. They can help you integrate.
Young people can make use of many offers in their free time that give them the opportunity to meet others their age. You can get involved in a project and put forward your own ideas. Specialists supervise and support the young people (Jugendarbeit). The offers are usually free of charge.
Community centres (Quartiertreffpunkte) are open to everybody. They have offers for families, older people and those who do not yet speak German well. Some community centres are family centres. These offer open meet-ups for mothers and fathers with their children. Community centres can provide you with advice and support in everyday life. You can rent spaces in the community centre for family occasions and other events.
