“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).
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Introduction
Structure
History
Financial needs
Conclusion
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Non-profit volunteer organization
Supports women and children in multiproblematic ,precarious situations
“Clients”: Belgians, immigrants, legal and
illegal
Struggle: poverty, health issues, legal
problems, social isolation=> vulnerable
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Global approach
Mission: 1. Empowering
2. Coaching
3. Developing realistic vision
4. Reducing social isolation and
dependence on social services.
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Concrete programs: 1. Multicultural vacations
2. Excursions in the city
3. Training
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Prevention
Practical aspects
Creativity
Leadership
Knowledge and expertise on focus group
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Weekends
Animator course
Internship during vacations
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)
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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
Recognized by flemish governement
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1997: Karel Reynaerts originated the idea
1998: APTL was founded as a non-profit
organization
Today: 2500 people have received long or
short term coaching
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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
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26,000 euro annually
Cost programs = 66,000 euro
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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!
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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)