Huis van Vrede
Almere, Netherlands
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Huis van Vrede is a community organisation based in Almere, Netherlands working on peace & conflict, education, children & youth +2 more.
Huis van Vrede is an independent foundation in Almere, the Netherlands, that works on dialogue, peace education and social cohesion. It runs a peace garden, dialogue circles, shared community meals, youth activities and scouting, and supports a primary school based on its Cultuur van Vrede approach. It offers workshops and training for schools, organisations and professionals, and relies on volunteers and private donations rather than structural government subsidy.
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School of Peace (Basisschool De Cirkel)
Education · Netherlands
A primary school built on the Cultuur van Vrede concept, using the Cirkelwerking method of virtues and qualities and universal peace values.
Garden of Peace
Peace & Conflict · Netherlands
A peace garden in Almere, opened at Floriade Expo 2022, used for workshops, exhibitions and educational visits linking plants to universal values.
De Cirkel scouting
Children & Youth · Netherlands
A scouting organisation that teaches citizenship, peace and resilience to children and young people through nature and play.
Samen Eten, Samen Verbonden
Community development · Netherlands
Regular shared community meals in Almere that bring neighbours together for dialogue and connection.
Cirkelwerking dialogue circles
Peace & Conflict · Netherlands
Structured dialogue circles for schools, organisations and individuals, and training in the circle method.
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AISA NGO International, Omroep Almere, IJburg College, Pakhuis de Zwijger, Our New Economy
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