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“Uit Da Vinci’s aantekeningen blijkt duidelijk dat hij de stad zag als een soort levend organisme waarin mensen, goederen, etenswaren, water en afval moeiteloos moeten kunnen bewegen en stromen. Zo blijft de stad gezond.” ( Fritjof Capra , De wetenschap van Leonardo da Vinci). . contents.
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“Uit Da Vinci’s aantekeningen blijkt duidelijk dat hij de stad zag als een soort levend organisme waarin mensen, goederen, etenswaren, water en afval moeiteloos moeten kunnen bewegen en stromen. Zo blijft de stad gezond.” (FritjofCapra, De wetenschap van Leonardo da Vinci).
contents • Introduction • Structure • History • Financial needs • Conclusion
Introduction • Non-profit volunteer organization • Supports women and children in multi-problematic ,precarious situations • “Clients”: Belgians, immigrants, legal and illegal • Struggle: poverty, health issues, legal problems, social isolation=> vulnerable
Introduction • Global approach • Mission: 1. Empowering 2. Coaching 3. Developing realistic vision 4. Reducing social isolation and dependence on social services.
Introduction • Concrete programs: 1. Multicultural vacations 2. Excursions in the city 3. Training
Training: 5 topics • Prevention • Practical aspects • Creativity • Leadership • Knowledge and expertise on focus group
Training: tools • Weekends • Animator course • Internshipduringvacations • One-day workshops and conferences • Evaluation and coaching
Education is learning to learn, Learning to do, Learning to live together, Learning to be. (Jacques Delors)
Structure • Our volunteers are central to APTL’s work • Professional support = priority • Volunteer training program and coaching • Board of directors • APTL’s home base ,Tilia House • Recognizedbyflemishgovernement
History • 1997: KarelReynaerts originated the idea • 1998: APTL was founded as a non-profit organization • Today: 2500 people have received long or short term coaching
Het is belangrijk om te weten waar we heen gaan met een klare kijk op het doel. (Chinees gezegde)
Financial needs • A balanced budget • The funds from the Flemish government limited • Small subsidy, staff salaries, 2000 euro per year for overhead costs • 8000 euro in subsidies to cover training • Project subventions: Flemish Tourist Agency
Financial needs • 26,000 euro annually • Cost programs = 66,000 euro
15 YEARS OF A PLACE TO LIVE !!!! • Reason to celebrate: A beautiful operation for 15 years! • Who we want to thank: volunteers, sponsors, sympathizers, partner organizations, ... • The program: 20 October • 11am: ceremony Vic Anciauxprijs in the premises of VGC • 14pm: handing over of the house by house owner at tilia • 16pm: joyous procession through Laeken • 16.30pm: party for everyone in Nekkersdal: movie, concert Trio Sagaro, multicultural buffet, children's entertainment, exhibition, raffle, workshops • Welcome!
Conclusion • A Place To Live is working in the region of brussels and continuous to do so • A place to live celebrates it’s 15 years of good work with volunteers (150) and with participants (250) • With sponsors (1000)