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Getting help during the corona crisis (updated)

The new coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed our lives completely: we have to stay at home and work from home as much as possible, the government has set several limitations such as social distancing and many of us are dealing with the challenges of home-schooling. Learn...

Supporting Adolescent Mental Health and Wellness at NAISR

A growing body of research is placing mental health and well-being at the centre of an integrated approach to adolescent health. At the Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam (NAISR) a critical question has arisen: How do we ensure mental health and well-being forms a key...

Fashion for good

There are few industries with a worse environmental record than fashion. But the Fashion for Good Experience in Amsterdam is driving the cleaning up of the apparel business. The stages of the apparel supply chain–including sourcing materials, designing, manufacturing, selling and transporting clothing–is energy-intensive, wasteful...

Empowerment Through Volunteering

Many internationals who come to the Netherlands are curious about volunteering and connecting with local Dutch non-profit organizations, but don't know where to start. How can one find opportunities? Are Dutch language skills necessary? And what are the benefits of volunteering? Find out more in...

Expat Centre Leiden gives internationals a warm welcome

Leiden has a thriving international community, and many of the region’s expats have been helped to feel at home by Leiden Expat Centre. So what is the secret of its success? Last year, Expat Centre Leiden registered its 1,000th international worker. It’s a testament to the...