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.

Factors of Success – A Review of ACCESS 38 Years On

ACCESS turns 38 in 2024; August 11 to be specific. It is exciting to reflect on the fact that a volunteer-based, and run, organisation has managed to reach this age of maturity. Is it the formula, the people or the times, one wonders? Or is...

Just the job

Working abroad can be a choice, a necessity, and often an opportunity. While the Netherlands is an attractive country with a high employment rate and numerous opportunities for internationals, finding a job can still be a challenge. A job search in a new market could require...

Prenatal Yoga Classes with Divya Beste Dolanay

Prenatal yoga helps women before and after they give birth, as well as during the birthing process. The breathing and body awareness developed through yoga help pregnant women find balance between mind-body-spirit during the changes and different stages they live throughout their pregnancy. The gentle...

Perspectives from the field

For more than 36 years, internationals have been sharing their experiences to serve and help others arriving in the Netherlands. That is what ACCESS has been doing, and continues to do, every day.