On Friday, October 2, 2026, Rotterdam Delfshaven will host the second edition of the Buurtmakerscongres (Neighbourhood Makers Congress). Initiated by the Welzijnscoalitie Delfshaven, this event celebrates the ‘social basis’ of social communities in Rotterdam. The inaugural edition in 2025 was a resounding success, bringing together over 200 visitors, including informal... [...]
We are told that ageing well is a matter of lifestyle. Eat healthier. Exercise more. Stay socially connected. Across Belgium and Europe, prevention policies promote “healthy ageing” mainly as a personal responsibility: a lifelong investment in one’s future self. But what if some people are not simply ageing differently, but... [...]
How do we reach older migrants before a crisis occurs? During the ENIEC Annual Meeting in Frankfurt, our network member Lucas Marx shared valuable insights on this crucial topic. In his workshop, “Building bridges into the system”, a simple yet powerful question took centre stage: how do we create access... [...]
