| muziekbijdeburen.nl | Stichting Muziek bij de Buren | The festival, founded in 2013, organizes performances in homes across the Netherlands, where both musicians and the public get to know each other. Muziek bij de Buren is participating in the VOORbeeld-verkiezing 2020 to secure funding for a digital platform that enables the organization of local editions of the festival. The foundation, active since 2013, coordinates the festival and supports cities in setting up local editions, which are organized by local teams. | Festivals → Music Festivals 1020 | festival 3804 foundation 6678 community 7931 home 7976 music 13170 | Maashorst → Uden 1540 |
| mantelzorgcentraal.nl | Mantelzorgcentraal | The website publishes news about caregiving, organizes meetings and workshops, such as a meeting about independence and a caregiver cafe for working caregivers. Various events and activities are also offered for young caregivers in different municipalities, such as an afternoon with paintballing in Gouda and Waddinxveen. The site also offers stories and experiences of caregivers and provides information on financial matters and regulations related to caregiving. | Social Services → Caregiving 722 | caregiving 368 caregiver 1167 meeting 2381 news 15293 event 45199 | Zoetermeer → Segwaert 16 |
| duchenneheroes.nl | Team Duchenne Heroes | The event takes place from September 7th to 13th, 2025, and offers the choice between a 3-day or 7-day tour over spectacular mountain bike tracks or gravel paths. Participants can raise money for research into the disease of Duchenne, and the route has been completely renewed in 2025. The website features testimonials from participants highlighting the positive experiences and the sense of community of the event, as well as information about the disease of Duchenne and support options. | Cycling → Off-Road Cycling 14 | teamwork 497 cycle 1906 participant 1934 route 3425 research 8967 event 45199 | |
| willibrord-miland.nl | Willibrordschool | The school has 400 students, including 120 kindergarteners, and collaborates with De Miland, sharing the motto ‘Together in motion’. The school’s core values are connection, respect, and care, and operates based on the Congruence Model to support students. The school participates in the ‘Het BeterBoek’ project in the Groene Hart Hospital in Gouda, providing free books to children undergoing treatment or hospitalization. | Elementary Schools → Dutch Primary Schools 41 | respect 254 connection 4007 student 7623 school 7856 care 12338 | Bodegraven-Reeuwijk → Bodegraven 749 |
| mensenrechtenvlag.nl | Discriminatie.nl | The website introduces the Human Rights Flag as an initiative of Discriminatie.nl, launched in 2020. The flag symbolizes equality and is used to demonstrate respect for human rights at various events, such as international days and occasions. The website offers opportunities to order the flag and sign up as a partner or ambassador, and promotes the flag through a list of important dates. | Law → Human Rights 510 | equality 77 respect 254 partner 4272 event 45199 | |
| happytosti.nl | Happy Tosti | The website showcases the menu with various tosti variations and a High-Tosti Tea option. The website describes the history of the tosti and the restaurant’s mission, focused on social impact. The website provides information about the different locations, including The Hague and Deventer, and offers reservation options and birthday party options. | Cafes & Lunch → Lunch 591 | tosti 23 reservation 3373 employee 4429 menu 13856 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| weekvandelievebriefjes.nl | Stichting BuitengewoonZijn | The Week of Loving Letters takes place from Saturday, January 18th to Friday, January 24th, 2025, and is rolled out nationally across the Netherlands. Loving Letters are available for free at libraries and well-being organizations, and can also be ordered online for a small fee. The organization invites organizations and schools to participate and support the goal of the week by spreading loving letters. | Local & Regional → Regional Events 821 | letter 834 library 988 card 1975 message 2260 association 8562 | Friesland → Schiermonnikoog 489 |
| 12121212.nl | 12121212.nl | The campaign, which began in 2009, asks people to give a small gift to a stranger on December 12th, regardless of its value or type. Participants can give almost any gift, from homemade treats to drawings or flowers, and are encouraged to include a note explaining the campaign. The initiative aims to counter the ‘cooling’ (verkilling) and foster connection in a time of individualism. | | note 104 enjoyment 212 campaign 3428 connection 4007 gift 6442 | |
| blijnieuws.nl | BlijNieuws | The website presents various ‘Blij-stories’ and ‘Blij-insights’, such as the story of Bernadette Hakken who collects cigarette butts in the city, an initiative based on her participation in the Beach Clean Up. Furthermore, other positive stories are presented, such as an article about the organ of the church of Fransum and a description of a mobile coffee cart that every morning serves coffee. The website asks visitors to share their own ‘Blijnieuws’ so that they can be shared with a wider audience and make more people happy. | Initiatives & Collaboration → Initiatives 459 | initiative 1297 city 1875 coffee 3838 story 8285 news 15293 | |
| weekvandejongemantelzorger.nl | Nationale Politie | The website introduces the ‘More Than You Think’ campaign, running from June 1st to 7th during the Week of the Young Caregiver. The campaign’s goal is to highlight the often unnoticed care responsibilities undertaken by young caregivers and the worries they experience. The website offers tips, stories, and advice on how to recognize and support young caregivers, targeting various stakeholders such as neighbors, teachers, and family. | Social Issues & Welfare → Social Affairs 601 | recognition 114 caregiver 1167 campaign 3428 care 12338 | |
| jcimeppel.nl | JCI Meppel-Reestmond | JCI Meppel-Reestmond raised €3,000 in December 2024 for the De Fleur Bloemen Stichting, which combats bullying in Meppel. The website informs about the start of the November wine order month 2024, during which JCI Meppel-Reestmond organizes a wine action for a good cause. The ‘Bike it in’ event, organized by Junior Kamer Meppel, raised €5,000 in July 2024 for Kind Support Meppel. | Art & Culture → Art Events 327 | stichting 481 event 45199 | Drenthe → Meppel 1903 |
| geluksbv.nl | GeluksBV | The organization works on Gross National Happiness, focusing on supporting growth that contributes to the health and happiness of people. GeluksBV offers a range of programs, including Digital Buddies, GeluksCafés, HappyFest, Lekker in je Vel, and masterclasses, aimed at fostering happiness and strengthening social cohesion. The organization focuses on influencing circumstances, adjusting behavior, and learning skills to increase Gross National Happiness and promote it. | Youth Development → Youth 1033 | masterclasses 203 happiness 653 society 1376 | |
| themodelshealthpledge.nl | The Model’s Health Pledge | The platform is based on a ‘Pledge’ consisting of thirteen promises focused on improving the health of models and promoting respect. Users can anonymously submit reports regarding unhealthy working conditions in the fashion industry, which are then addressed with the responsible parties. The website was initiated and developed by a network of fashion professionals with the goal of making the fashion industry healthier. | Industrial → Industrial Automation 1042 | working conditions 89 industry 1780 model 3546 report 4551 network 11123 | |
| paradijsvogelbosje.nl | Stichting Paradijsvogelbosje | The Paradijsvogelbosje originated from a barren field and is now equipped with two houses, a meeting space, orchards, a vegetable garden, ponds, and mature trees. Visitors can walk, paint, participate in workshops on landscape creation and garden work, and enjoy performances in the amphitheater. The Paradijsvogelbosje Foundation maintains the food forest landscape and sells its products through neighbor Marjon van 4littledreams. | Initiatives & Collaboration → Initiatives 459 | landscape 2609 foundation 6678 nature 9094 garden 13129 workshop 19325 | Almere → De Kreekvelden 46 |
| broodjeaaplinkesoep.nl | Broodje Aap & Linke Soep | The company serves lunch dishes prepared by newcomers, allowing them to actively participate in Tilburg society. Broodje Aap & Linke Soep offers various options, including lunch, catering, workshops, and volunteer work. The organization is hosting an event called Zomersmaak at Groeituin 013 on August 14th. | Quick Bites → Cafeteria 906 | soup 1043 lunch 1534 sandwich 4098 catering 6456 volunteer 8367 workshop 19325 | North-Brabant → Tilburg 8759 |
| withjoy.nl | Jolanda Hoogkamer | The website offers free access to a 4-part training, masterclasses, and meditations for HSPs. There is an exclusive online library (‘Library of joy’) with meditations, videos, and e-books focused on utilizing the qualities of heightened sensitivity. Regular free online masterclasses are offered on various themes. | School & Student → Educational Events 52 | masterclasses 203 library 988 meditation 2400 training 28133 | |
| breienmetagnes.nl | BreienMetAgnes | The website introduces Agnes as the founder of BreienMetAgnes and her mission to connect people for a sustainable world based on love and connection. The website presents various projects, including ‘Pink Knitting for Diversity’ with the goal of creating a ‘Pink Wall’, and the ‘wall blanket’ made from plastic bags to raise awareness about plastic soup. The website provides information about events and festivals, emphasizing the importance of inspiring people for sustainability. | Context → Environment 54437 | knitting 203 diversity 492 blanket 495 connection 4007 sustainability 18451 event 45199 | |
| bijzondermobiel4daagse.nl | Bijzonder Mobiel 4 Daagse | The events take place in Meijel and the surrounding area, with daily routes of 15, 30, and 45 kilometers that change daily, with destinations such as Beringe, Ospel, Helenaveen, and Heythuysen. The events are intended for people who use adapted vehicles, such as a handbike, tandem bike, scootmobile or coupled bike, and accompanying persons with such vehicles are also welcome. In addition to the daily rides, there is also the possibility for groups to participate and take part in both the BM4D and the regular Fiets4Daagse, with a focus on pushing boundaries and promoting an active lifestyle. | Cycling → Cycling Tours 117 | participation 1430 bike 1541 route 3425 event 45199 | Nederweert → Ospel 133 |
| kleindalem.nl | Tiny House Project Klein Dalem | The project, supported by a small group of social entrepreneurs, aims to build initially 7 Tiny Houses on the Waaldijk. The philosophy of the project focuses on creating small, full-fledged homes with a minimal ecological impact. After an evaluation of the first five years, it is possible that the project will expand to 10 Tiny Houses. | Alternative Housing → Tiny Houses 161 | residential project 10 ecological footprint 12 tiny house 292 | Gorinchem → Dalem 27 |
| werkeninaalsmeer.nl | Werken in Aalsmeer | The platform aims to prevent school leavers from Aalsmeer from seeking jobs elsewhere and wants to stimulate an attractive and challenging career in the region. The website facilitates informal contact between candidates and companies through digital presentations of companies and internships, and by promoting open conversations. The initiative contributes to the Corporate Social Responsibility of the region and offers concrete vacancies, such as the position of Project Leader at Stolze Installatietechniek in Aalsmeer. | Local Economy & Development → Regional Economy 171 | candidate 1896 work 3122 vacancy 6598 video 6714 network 11123 | North-Holland → Aalsmeer 1710 |
| kranenburgharderwijk.nl | Municipality of Harderwijk | The municipality of Harderwijk aims to transform the former defense terrain Kranenburg into a unique residential area. Kranenburg is centrally located in Harderwijk, within walking distance of the station and near the center, and covers an area of approximately 11 hectares. The website provides information about the progress of the development, including the nitrogen challenge, research, collaboration and the various phases of the planning (development framework, master plan, planning, preparation phase and execution phase). | New Construction → Neighborhood Development 933 | plan 2566 housing 4378 history 7286 | Gelderland → Harderwijk 2240 |
| stichtingonderstroom.nl | Stichting Onderstroom | The foundation organizes various festivals and events, including the Onderstroom Festival, the Blije Bietjes Food Festival, and Wild! The Blije Bietjes Food Festival takes place on September 13th and 14th, 2025, in Plantagepark, Harderwijk, offering a wide range of food and drinks. The foundation is looking for volunteers and artists/bands/DJ's to participate in its events. | Local & Regional → Regional Events 821 | festival 3804 volunteer 8367 event 45199 | Gelderland → Harderwijk 2240 |
| verbindeninvrijheid.nl | Ambrosia | Astrid van der Zwan, operating as a coach and masseuse, has established the practice of Ambrosia. The name Ambrosia references the food of the gods in mythology, symbolizing all things pleasurable and delightful. The practice provides coaching, training, and massages to help people connect with their desires and function free from blockages. The practice’s logo, featuring touching hands and fluttering butterflies, symbolizes both physical and mental connection and freedom of connection. | Mind & Body → Retreats 1003 | enjoyment 212 freedom 848 connection 4007 massage 7646 energy 9075 coach 25810 | South-Holland → Leiden 7089 |
| fietsmaatjeseijsdenmargraten.nl | Fietsmaatjes Eijsden-Margraten | The organization creates a duo of volunteer and guest who cycle together on an electric-assisted duofiets. This duofiets makes it possible for less mobile people to spend more time outdoors and exercise. Fietsmaatjes Eijsden-Margraten is part of the national organization Fietsmaatjes.NL and seeks donors and sponsors. | Cycling → Cycling Clubs 522 | fietsmaatjes 10 duofiets 29 donor 757 guest 1334 volunteer 8367 | Eijsden-Margraten → Eijsden 266 |
| biobee-house.nl | BioBee-House | The homes are built using biobased materials such as timber frame construction and emphasize circularity through demountable structures and lightweight, reused materials. The design integrates nature through green roofs, green facades, and communal gardens, aiming to promote biodiversity and capture rainwater. BioBee-House strives to bring residents closer to nature, stimulate community building, and create a sustainable living environment. | Construction Industry & Methods → Sustainable Construction 1391 | community 7931 home 7976 house 8121 nature 9094 garden 13129 sustainability 18451 | |
| jmz030.nl | JMZ030 | JMZ030 focuses on young people in the Utrecht region who are raising a sick or care-needing family member. The website offers practical assistance and advice on various aspects of life as a young caregiver, such as home, school, work, and free time. Several organizations and contact persons are listed that can support young caregivers, including Jellinek Preventie, van Houten&co, and Stichting JoU. | Disease & Treatment → Chronic Illnesses 38 | caregiving 368 young people 1045 region 5412 | Utrecht → Nieuwegein 2264 |
| studiowervelstorm.nl | Studio Wervelstorm | The studio offers services such as developing (online) escape rooms, experience design, and creative workshops, utilizing techniques like serious gaming and social design. One of Studio Wervelstorm's projects is Wonderkasten, where young people transform old chests into miniature worlds filled with their own stories, learning about storytelling and practical skills. Another project is Link, a memory game developed in collaboration with refugees and Dutch people to promote connection and cultural exchange, and Ontsnap naar Verbinding, where participants design an escape room around the theme of connection. | Design → Experience Design 14 | escape room 430 connection 4007 story 8285 workshop 19325 | |
| warmejassendag.nl | Landelijke Warmejassendag (National Warm Jackets Day) | Warm Jackets Day originated from the idea of helping people who need a warm jacket and is now in its fourth year. The campaign is organized nationally and everyone can participate by donating jackets or taking jackets themselves. The initial action was launched in 2019 in Groningen by participants in the Buitengewoonzijn.NU training, with the goal of raising awareness about poverty. | Social Issues → Poverty 180 | racks 25 jacket 623 charity 700 awareness 1735 campaign 3428 | Het Hogeland → Winsum 369 |
| tandemtochtkeistad.nl | TandemTocht Keistad | The foundation organizes regular tandem tours of approximately 40 kilometers, offering participants both a recreational bike ride with a puzzle and opportunities for social connections. The recent tour on May 24, 2025, took place in Hooglanderveen and ended in Voorthuizen, where lunch was provided despite rainy weather. The next tour is scheduled for May 30, 2026, and can be registered for via the website. | | lunch 1534 participant 1934 tour 2315 registration 4366 | Utrecht → Amersfoort 8011 |
| erzitmuziekindekerk.nl | Stichting 'Er zit muziek in de kerk' | The foundation develops materials for organizations that want to organize music services. The website provides information on how to set up and organize a music service. Music services can be requested and inspiration days are offered. | Choir → Choir Societies 141 | church music 22 foundation 6678 | Gelderland → Harderwijk 2240 |
| launch-your-future.nl | MDT | The program is targeted at participants aged 16-29 and involves a 16-week training where they work in groups to develop creative solutions for social and environmental challenges. Participants develop new skills, strengthen their leadership, and expand their networks, with the goal of bringing ideas to life and making an impact in their surroundings. The program begins with an introductory meeting and proceeds through phases of exploration, development, and execution, where participants work on concrete projects such as dance projects, cultural events, or music initiatives. | Social Issues → Participation 1023 | challenge 1697 idea 2367 | Utrecht → Zeist 2644 |
| lekkerbijzonder.nl | Lekker Bijzonder | The brasserie, located on Nieuwstraat in the Gemert shopping center, is located in a charming building that was formerly the Old Post Office and offers a varied menu with local products. The distinctive feature of Lekker Bijzonder is that the food is prepared and served by employees with intellectual disabilities, gaining valuable experience in the hospitality industry. Guests are warmly welcomed by the team, where their intellectual disabilities are not noticeable, and can enjoy a delicious and special meal in a relaxed atmosphere. | Brasseries & Bistros → Brasserie 1005 | ambiance 454 brasserie 752 food 3872 terrace 4847 restaurant 11215 | Gemert-Bakel → Gemert 601 |
| letterstothefuture.nl | Letters to the Future | The project highlights the impact of our current behavior on the long term, particularly the problem of waste that remains in nature for millions of years. Visitors are encouraged to write a letter to their grandchild in 2100, outlining their vision for the future. The website contains a collection of submitted letters and musical compositions inspired by these letters. | Language Learning → Reading 199 | future 404 letter 834 music 13170 | |
| crossroadses.nl | Crossroads Executive Solutions | The company works with clients of various sizes, including SMEs, startups, and publicly traded multinationals, and focuses on sectors such as ICT, e-commerce, and retail. Crossroads Executive Solutions strives to contribute to change and innovation within organizations, emphasizing the power of diversity and collaboration. The company is located at Landgoed Leusderend in Leusden and offers recruitment and consultancy services. | Entrepreneurship → Social Entrepreneurship 311 | diversity 492 talent 3987 strategy 9379 collaboration 16036 | Utrecht → Leusden 1345 |
| speciaalvanmij.nl | Speciaal van mij | The shop offers beautiful handmade products. The products are shipped via post, carefully packaged by employees at the distribution center in Krimpen aan den IJssel. The website also provides information about the social responsibility of the shop and the products themselves, such as letterbox gift packages for special occasions. | Fashion → Fragrances 598 | distribution center 77 whatsapp 382 employee 4429 gift 6442 order 6912 | South-Holland → Krimpen aan den IJssel 654 |
| hetschildpad.nl | The Schildpad | The website presents a travel guide with stories and reflection points that stimulate a journey without a beginning or end, allowing the user to be at home in their own way. The Schildpad is a social initiative aimed at giving value to others, without seeking financial gain. The website provides information about the origin of The Schildpad, route makers, shipping, returns, warranties and contact details. | Religious → Pilgrimages 137 | initiative 1297 guide 1364 travel 7210 | |
| boekenaandedijk.nl | Boeken aan de Dijk | The shop will officially close on December 28, 2024, after nearly five years of enjoying selling books. The books will be donated to ‘Tussen de Boeken,’ a new second-hand bookstore in Deventer that aims to organize social activities around reading and the love of books. Visitors can still bring small amounts of books, which will then be selected and categorized by the Deventer project. | Books → Bookstores 583 | reading 784 book 11396 | Gelderland → Harderwijk 2240 |
| heldinopsokken.nl | heldinopsokken.nl | Marleen shares her recent move to her own apartment, after a challenging move and a period of recovery. She describes her process of arranging a home through sheltered housing and the support she has received. She introduces ‘Feestje op de Deurmat,’ an initiative focused on sending cards with good wishes or happiness to people who deserve it. | Personal → Personal Stories 1027 | sheltered housing 55 relocation 364 initiative 1297 card 1975 home 7976 | |
| irmasmissie.nl | Irma's MisSie | Irma Kremer, a 48-year-old mother of five, uses the site to document her fight against MS and collect donations. Prior to her diagnosis, Irma enjoyed an active life, but now she experiences increasing limitations and reduced self-sufficiency. A stem cell transplant in Moscow offers the possibility of regaining her freedom and independence, but requires significant financial resources. | Neurology → Multiple Sclerosis 64 | stem cell transplant 12 ms 55 fatigue 105 crowdfunding 246 freedom 848 | |
| maatschapgeluk.nl | Maatschapgeluk | The website describes the organization's mission: to ensure that everyone in the Netherlands experiences or shares happy moments, and that every person is happy. It acknowledges the complexity of happiness, recognizing that it is not always self-evident, and that external factors can play a role in people’s well-being. The organization connects various initiatives, such as organizations for vulnerable groups, schools, employers, and neighborhoods, to make happiness possible for everyone. | Government & Legal → Trusts 15 Initiatives & Projects → Local Initiatives 1001 | happiness 653 initiative 1297 society 1376 connection 4007 | |
| nederlandvscorona.nl | N/A | The website documents various initiatives that have arisen to support people in the Netherlands during the Coronavirus crisis, including assistance for home-schooling students and care. The platform offers opportunities to donate, such as to healthcare workers and the Vredenburg market, and to support athletes with disabilities. The site presents 'The Heroes List' which highlights anonymous heroes and launches initiatives such as Lockdown Coffee and Students for students. | Neighborhood Focus → Neighborhood Initiatives 1001 | hero 41 initiative 1297 donation 5110 student 7623 | |
| teamrebel.nl | Team Rebel | Team Rebel facilitates collaboration between residents, organizations, and municipalities, fostering better understanding and mutual trust. The GroenWest initiative originated from residents of Arnhem districts to make these areas more sustainable in terms of energy, green space, water, and other relevant themes. Team Rebel has carried out various projects in neighborhoods such as Ruigoord, Coehoorn, and through Street Art Lab, transforming vacant spaces and improving the living environment. | | living environment 177 initiative 1297 municipality 6837 sustainability 18451 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| werkenbijeurocept.nl | Eurocept Homecare | Eurocept Homecare offers care services at patients’ homes and is seeking new talent to improve the quality of this care. The website describes various roles within the team, including nurses, caregivers, technicians, logistics staff, and office staff. Eurocept Homecare emphasizes good working conditions, an informal work environment, and the opportunity to contribute positively to Dutch care. | Social Services → Caregiving 722 | working conditions 89 caregiver 1167 patient 4082 care 12338 | |
| lovlie.nl | Lovlie | The website includes a search function and links to WhatsApp images. It provides contact information, including a physical address and email. The website's content focuses on photography and the concept of capturing happiness. | Online Services → Job Boards 1036 | whatsapp 382 happiness 653 search 1027 photography 9503 | |
| hofjeswonen.nl | Hofjes Wonen | The website describes the popularity of hofjes as a modern housing form that offers benefits to both landowners and future residents. The process for developing a hofje is outlined in four steps: location selection, gauging interest, presenting results, and deciding on feasibility and realization. The website informs about the modular nature of the concept and the focus on small-scale developments. | Rental Properties → Alternative Housing Forms 29 | market research 163 resident 3245 | |