A Kiwi and a Aussie walk into a Dutch bar, they decided to stay..... forever. The end! These boys from Aotearoa and the Northern Territory know a thing or two about New Zealand and Australia respectively, and definitely know a good Kiwi and Aussie wine when they see it. 2islandwines is an authentic wine partner … Continue reading Two Island Wines pop up store in The Hague until end of year
On Monday October 2024, I learned a lot from attending this very interesting and inspiring talk at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Below is the event text, as well as my own photos and notes. ----- John Kelly - Music, Disability, Diversity and The Need for Positive Social Change! Join us for a session where we … Continue reading Music, disability and diversity @ THUAS
The municipality of The Hague sent a letter via the schools this week to parents of school children to warn them about the dangers of fat bikes among young people. Many fat bikes do not meet the legal requirements. In the letter, the municipality therefore asks for attention for the unsafe nature of these popular … Continue reading The Hague Municipality warns parents about the dangers of fat bikes
From 30 September to 4 October, De Haagse Hogeschool/The Hague University of Applied Sciences will celebrate Diversity Week. During this week, diversity in all its forms is highlighted – from cultural background and gender to neurodiversity and sexual orientation – as it is what brings us together and strengthens us. The week’s programme is dedicated … Continue reading 2024 Diversity Week @ THUAS
‘How nice of you to come and visit this beautiful city by the sea’, with these words, from now on everyone in The Hague will be welcomed personally by Mayor Van Zanen. From today, the mayor of The Hague will be on standby as a hologram for visitors and residents at The Hague Info Store … Continue reading Holographic Mayor welcomes visitors daily at The Hague Info Store
In the new Waelpolder district in 's-Gravenzande, 104 social rental apartments will be built, divided over two apartment buildings. This first project with Bouwstroom Haaglanden officially started last week. The directors of the corporations affiliated with Bouwstroom Haaglanden gave the starting signal for the construction of the first apartment complex from the Boele & van … Continue reading New social rental apartments being built in Waelpolder district
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/charinaori_diversityweek-diversity-inclusion-activity-7246551130808156161-FLBW?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop On 30 September 2024, I organised and chaired a panel around Neurodiversity as part of Diversity week at THUAS. More information here soon.
On Saturday 28th September, I had a fabulous experience of attending this West African Cooking Workshop. Organised by Ebere, who I know via Rise & Lead, this was fully booked and a great success. Held at the recently opened KiCo in The Hague. Below is the promotional text which I shared on TheHagueOnLine: Feeling isolated … Continue reading West African Cooking Workshop – A Taste of Community in The Hague
On 26 September 2024, I had the very special experience of attending a dinner at the Haags Historisch Museum.
The museum is expected to be closed from autumn 2024 until spring 2027. The last weekend you can visit the museum in the current state is 28/29 September 2024, when entry will be free.
What is the United Nations General Assembly? The United Nations (UN) is a group of 193 countries that make decisions together to create a safer and better world. Representatives from these countries hold a meeting called a General Assembly to discuss the biggest global challenges. They consult with each other and make decisions, which are … Continue reading The Netherlands at the United Nations General Assembly
Female Ventures team Delft/The Hague is excited to host monthly networking drinks every third Thursday of the month in Delft or The Hague! An approachable way to meet and build new connections. This time we also include a special value add interactive session on “The Power of Self-Motivation: Navigating Professional Challenges With a Resilient Mindset” for you. … Continue reading Female Ventures Delft (September 2024)
The 2024 Rise & Lead Summit, held in The Hague on September 12-13, was the 7th annual event for this organisation, aimed at advancing gender-balanced leadership and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. With participants attending from around the world, it offered an inspiring mix of panels, workshops, and networking sessions designed … Continue reading 2024 Rise & Lead Summit The Hague Champions Gender Diversity and Inclusive Leadership: Key Insights from Global Leaders
Help too and get 50% discount on your entrance ticket at SEA LIFE Scheveningen. On 18 September, SEA LIFE Scheveningen is once again committed to a cleaner underwater world by making the beach litter-free during Beach Cleanup Day. A clean beach means less litter ending up in the sea, which helps keep the ocean cleaner. … Continue reading SEA LIFE Scheveningen cleans up during Beach Cleanup Day on Wednesday 18 September 2024
On Friday 13th September 2024, I again had the opportunity to work with ACCESS, Gemeente Delft and TU Delft to welcome newcomers to this beautiful city! I will update this post soon...
For more than 10 years now, I've been an enthusiastic LinkedIn user, and now teacher/trainer. During that whole time, I've only ever used the free version. I've taken a look at the Premium option a few times in the past, but didn't find the features very interesting. Trying again to see if anything has changed. … Continue reading Zestee Tech Tools: Is LinkedIn Premium worth it?
This week, developer RE:BORN announced its ambitious plans to redevelop the Scheveningen Pier. Following a two-year participatory process with local residents, businesses, and other stakeholders, the shared vision is to transform the Pier into the most sustainable pier on the sea. Key features include a revitalized, green entrance via Pier Square, a public park on … Continue reading RE:BORN Unveils Redevelopment Plans for Scheveningen Pier – New Developer Aims for Sustainable Future for Iconic Landmark
I am thrilled to be presenting at the Rise and Lead Women Summit in hashtag#TheHague tomorrow. Jonathan Evans 🟥 and I will give a breakout session : Introduction to Neurodiversity (at work).I'm really glad that Ebere Akadiri and her team have expanded their already very successful summit to include even more aspects of #diversity and … Continue reading 2024 Rise & Lead: Introduction to Neurodiversity at Work
The Cabinet has approved Justice and Security Minister Van Weel’s proposal to send the ISIDOOR IV evaluation report to the House of Representatives. In this report, the COT (Institute for Security and Crisis Management) shares findings and recommendations from the fourth edition of ISIDOOR, a nationwide cyber drill that the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) … Continue reading Cyber crisis drills boost the Netherlands’ resilience
The canal boat is bobbing in the Hofvijver, the orange banners are flying and the royal hats have been dusted off. Everything is ready to usher in Royal September. Every year, for ten days leading up to Prinsjesdag, all of The Hague celebrates being the royal city of the Netherlands with a huge range of … Continue reading Royal September in The Hague
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