{"id":2019,"date":"2025-10-01T11:25:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T10:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/annalindh.nl\/?p=2019"},"modified":"2026-09-16T09:54:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T08:54:43","slug":"nederlands-alf-netwerk-komt-bijeen-in-utrecht-voor-derde-nationale-netwerkbijeenkomst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/annalindh.nl\/nl\/nederlands-alf-netwerk-komt-bijeen-in-utrecht-voor-derde-nationale-netwerkbijeenkomst\/","title":{"rendered":"Nederlands ALF-Netwerk Komt Bijeen in Utrecht voor Derde Nationale Netwerkbijeenkomst"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Meeting Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Dutch Network of the Anna Lindh Foundation held its\u00a0third National Network Gathering<\/strong>\u00a0on\u00a026 September 2025<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0Huis van Vrede in Utrecht<\/strong>. The meeting was organised by the\u00a0Arab-West Foundation<\/a><\/strong>, chaired by\u00a0Koen Vliegenthart<\/strong>\u00a0and attended by representatives of different member organisations. Minutes were prepared by\u00a0Romana Moussa<\/a><\/strong>, Network Coordinator.<\/p>\n

Project Updates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Members reviewed progress on the\u00a0Faro Convention Project<\/strong>, focusing on oral history and migrant heritage. The team is preparing a five-minute pitch for\u00a07 October<\/strong>, continuing to follow the Free University\u2019s ethical guidelines.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Sustainability Group<\/strong>\u00a0will be reactivated after a period of inactivity, and the renewed ALF NL website will include a dedicated section for sustainability initiatives.<\/p>\n

Reporting & Engagement<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The network agreed to separate the Arab-West Foundation\u2019s institutional report from the collective\u00a0annual report<\/strong>\u00a0of the Dutch ALF Network.\u00a0Gary Feingold (Stichting KunstenDialoog<\/a>)<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Adenike Alade (Stichting Lydia Generation – Thrive<\/a>)<\/strong>\u00a0volunteered to assist with its preparation.<\/p>\n

Romana presented the\u00a0Network Engagement Scheme<\/strong>, which offers compensation for members who take on tasks such as communications, reporting, and event organisation. A full list of opportunities will be circulated soon.<\/p>\n

Association & Membership Structure<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Members unanimously agreed that the\u00a0Arab-West Foundation will serve as the legal board<\/strong>, with the\u00a0Governance Board acting as an advisory body<\/strong>. Draft statutes\u2014outlining goals, priorities, and recurring activities\u2014will be reviewed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the international ALF Foundation, and a notary.<\/p>\n

Membership will continue to be open to\u00a0civil society organisations<\/strong>. Existing individual members retain their status; new individual applicants may join as\u00a0Friends of the Network<\/strong>\u00a0(non-voting).<\/p>\n

Website Renewal<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A new\u00a0WordPress-based website<\/strong>\u00a0is being developed, funded by\u00a0Prof. Dr. Arthur Eilers<\/strong>. It will include multiple access levels to ensure smooth content management. Members will be invited to review and provide feedback on the structure.<\/p>\n

Fundraising & External Relations<\/strong><\/h4>\n