Last week at the beach volleyball tournament, our participants represented as many as six nationalities; were young & old, short & tall, male & female; and some of them were super experienced, while others were on a volleyball court for the very first time. With all these differences, it was…
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A visit to Museum Speelklok with Ukrainians means: people of different ages and backgrounds happily hopping around, dancing to the melodies of old Dutch music boxes!…
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Handicraft can connect people and illuminate difficult chapters in history. Museum Catharijneconvent hosts special tapestry workshops in which members of our WiU community can participate. Together they will create a tapestry using various textile techniques, exploring the complex Dutch history of slavery. With great enthusiasm and creativity the participants are…
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On a sunny Sunday, together with De Voorkamer, we organized a picnic for women and children from different asylum centers and for residents from the neighborhood. It was a very nice day in which we danced, sang and ate together. Everyone feels the need to be with others and especially…
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The other day we went to the Railway Museum with residents of the Star Lodge! We saw the old trains inside and out and the kids enjoyed themselves. After the tour, they were also able to climb, scramble and dig in the sandbox outside. It was a wonderful day!…
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This summer, every Tuesday is Women’s Time on Joseph Haydnlaan. We meet in the Attic of Plan Einstein to have tea or coffee, something to eat or perhaps play a game. But what matters most is creating a nice, safe and cozy environment where we can simply be together as…
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Last week, we got to visit Museum Catharijneconvent again with residents of the Star Lodge. This time, the tour was given in Arabic, which of course was very nice for our participants! Thus, there was plenty of time (without an translator) to ask questions about the beautiful artworks and interesting…
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Until next Thursday, July 25, there will be a variety of children’s activities at Pahud between 1 and 4 p.m. While enjoying pieces of watermelon, the children were face painting and making puzzles today . They also played badminton for a while. And so tomorrow is another day full of…
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This is not just a bag of sweets; it is much more than that. It is a bag of stories. At the HerculesHoek we have an English conversation club for Ukrainian refugees. Despite the different levels of English, we connect through the stories we share, build trust and learn from…
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On August 4 and 10, we had the opportunity to take two groups of Ukrainians on an unforgettable visit to the Archeon, an open-air museum where history comes alive. The Archeon is an amazing journey back in time, full of new experiences and exciting discoveries. From exploring ancient dwellings to…
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