Refugee Walk 2026 raises €750.000 to support people seeking protection in Belgium
More than 3.600 people took part in the Refugee Walk organised by Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen on 4 October 2026. Participants walked 20 or 40 kilometres from Brussels or followed a route of their choice. According to the organisation, the event had raised €750.000 by the day of the walk, exceeding its initial target of €500.000. The funds will support Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen’s activities for people seeking protection in Belgium.
The Refugee Walk is an annual fundraising event organised by Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen. For the 2026 edition, participants could choose between 20- and 40-kilometre routes starting from Brussels, or organise their own route elsewhere. More than 3,600 people took part, including individuals, families, groups of friends and colleagues, as well as participants from organisations and educational institutions.
Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen reported that €750.000 had been raised by 4 October, compared with an initial fundraising target of €500.000. The organisation stated that the funds would be used to inform people at the start of their asylum procedure, provide free legal advice and support activities relating to the rights of people seeking protection.
The 2026 edition was centred at Studio CityGate in Anderlecht, while participants could also take part through self-selected routes. The fundraising campaign remained open after the event, according to Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen.
For further information, please read (in Dutch) the press release from Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen.
