Strengthening Partnerships

20 August 2024
Europe cc

On Monday, August 5th, members of Cooperation Circles (CCs) from The Netherlands gathered at a monastery in The Hague for a special meeting organized by Angelina Vladikova and Lejla Hasandedic-Dapo from the URI Europe staff.

The event aimed to exchange ideas and activities and connect with participants from the interfaith youth camp "Seeding the Peace."

Representatives from Colorful Segbroek, Ken Je Kracht, Confidential Councillors, Amsterdam Women’s Group, and URI Netherlands, including URI Europe President Dr. Duncan Wielzen and founding father of URI The Netherlands Bart ten Broek, spent meaningful time together, engaging with youth leaders, sharing dinner, and participating in a certificate ceremony.

The gathering highlighted the valuable contributions of local youth leaders Steven and Jia, who played an active role as facilitators and hosts.

 

CC meeting in the Hague

The event reinforced the importance of interfaith dialogue and collaboration within the Dutch CCs and with URI Europe community, fostering connections that will continue to inspire peacebuilding efforts across Europe.