Case Studies

I am a second-year university student originally from Hungary. From a young age, I felt I would eventually need to leave my home country due to its economic and political challenges. As an ambitious young adult, I struggled to see real opportunities or prospects for my future there. I chose to move to the Netherlands…

I am a 51-year-old economist who began working immediately after completing my studies. For 6–7 years, I built a career in banking with a relatively high income, which allowed me to purchase my own home and travel extensively. At 30, I became a single mother, which brought significant setbacks to both my finances and career.…

Moving to the Netherlands as an immigrant woman meant facing many challenges, but navigating finance was the hardest. Language barriers, unfamiliar systems and cultural differences made it overwhelming. I want to invest in my future, but I don’t know how. This journey is personal, emotional and one many migrant women share.