In the heart of Saint-Josse, Brussels, a unique project is quietly making a big difference for some of the city’s most vulnerable residents. daryacu, which means “our house,” is more than just a shelter—it’s a collective home and solidarity space for people facing economic, social, and structural discrimination, including migrants without papers, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those experiencing homelessness.
A Home Built on Solidarity
Located at 134 Rue de Liedekerke, daryacu is committed to creating the safest possible environment for people exploited or marginalized by society’s many forms of domination—be they economic, racial, patriarchal, or heteronormative. The project’s vision is simple yet ambitious: a world where a house is synonymous with solidarity, shared living, and mutual respect, free from artificial borders.

What Does daryacu Offer?
Shared Accommodation:
daryacu operates a co-living space with seven rooms, including two collective rooms (one for women, one for men) and other rooms for people from diverse and precarious backgrounds. Rent is adjusted according to each resident’s means, ensuring that those most in need can access safe housing.
Day Center:
The project also runs a day center, offering a welcoming place for undocumented migrants and other vulnerable people to rest, get information on their rights, find out where to get a meal or take a shower, and use the internet to contact loved ones. The center is a vital social hub, fostering connections between different communities and providing a rare sense of normalcy and dignity for people in transit.
How Can You Support daryacu?
daryacu’s work relies on community support, and there are many ways to get involved:
- Spread the Word:
Talk about daryacu with your friends, family, and networks. Word of mouth remains a powerful tool for raising awareness. - Host a “daryacu-pperware” Event:
Organize a gathering at your home or another venue and invite a member of daryacu to present the project to your guests. To arrange a visit, simply email contact@daryacu.net. - Share Online:
Use your social media and email lists to spread the word. daryacu provides resources and updates on their website and Facebook page:
https://www.daryacu.net
https://www.facebook.com/daryacu
Financial Support: Every Euro Counts
daryacu is officially recognized by the Belgian tax authorities, making donations 45% tax-deductible. For example, a €100 donation will cost you only €55 after tax deductions. Even a small contribution can make a difference: €8 covers a night’s accommodation for one person in a shared room. Donations, whether one-off or monthly, help daryacu continue to provide dignified shelter and support to those in need.

Contact Information
- Address: 134 Rue de Liedekerke, 1210 Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Brussels
- Phone: 0477/46.46.83
- Email: contact@daryacu.net
In a world where too many are left without a home or support, daryacu stands as a beacon of hope, solidarity, and humanity. Supporting daryacu means helping to build a more just and inclusive society—one where everyone can find a place to call “our house.”
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