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Introducing the ACCESS Board

As a Stichting, ACCESS has been managed by a supervisory board since its formation in 1986. Its formation was a response to a situation first identified and researched by the American community in The Hague. Since then it has grown, evolved and now serves any...

For the greater good

Working is not always what it’s cracked up to be. There are deadlines to meet, bosses to please, and petty office drama. This doesn’t necessarily go away when you decide to volunteer, but doing something because you want to, not because it is paid, feels...

Zwolle: a sweet surprise in the north-east

The charming town of Zwolle, capital of Overijssel province, is a pleasant surprise. Nestled in the north-east of the Netherlands, not far from Amsterdam and the beautiful lakes of the Veluwe, Zwolle sits in a prime spot for nature- and city-lovers alike. Read more about...

Words from our Director: Home away from home

For years I have been following ‘expat’ blogs, pages, communities etc. Often, posts about ‘what does home mean to you’ come up. To date though, I have yet to read a post which reflects on the meaning of home – in an externally triggered scenario.

Covid-19 and how it affects your work

Covid-19 has changed our personal and work lives considerably. Many companies have financial difficulties because they can’t produce their products or offer their services as they are used to. Some companies have needed to dismiss employees despite financial help from the government, while other companies...