Schiphol is inextricably linked to Amsterdam; it is the home port for world travellers. We ensure that Amsterdammers can discover the whole world and people from all over the world can come here. Whether for holiday, work, family visits, love, adventure or any other reason. That goes for people, but also for things, such as medicines, materials to the many packages. Schiphol keeps the Netherlands moving. And with all the planes and other movements, Schiphol naturally also has an impact on the environment. That is why we want quieter and cleaner aircraft, make the airport more sustainable and contribute to the quality of life in the surrounding area. Joining the NAV is one way of having a positive impact on the environment and the people who live and work here. Because at Schiphol we work every day to move the Netherlands forward, for everyone.

BOOST is an Amsterdam home for newcomers with a refugee background, volunteers from the city and newcomer organisations. Together, they shape our lively place and enrich each other. It is a place where newcomers get the chance to participate from day one: learn the language, expand their network, exchange culture and develop at their own pace. By participating in the programme, they (re)find resilience and acquire skills, insights and contacts to participate fully in society. Everyone is welcome, people with or without papers. In this way, newcomers build their future in the Netherlands in an accessible and dignified way and together we build an inclusive and hospitable Amsterdam.

Burennetwerk connects neighbours in Amsterdam around low-threshold requests for help. Think about shopping, going along to a hospital appointment, having a chat or picking up a chore at home together. Neighbours who would like to do something for others are matched with Amsterdammers who are looking for a helping hand, a listening ear or some company along the way.

Technology is supposed to connect, not exclude. Will you help? Cybersoek is expanding with The Cyberbank in Amsterdam. Because more than 20% of Amsterdam households struggle with digital access. No laptop or phone means no school, no work, no healthcare, no contact with the government. Unacceptable!

EC-O is an adult education centre in Greater Amsterdam that is more than a training institute, we are a springboard to a better future. Led by founder and director Nooshi Forozesh, we pick up where others leave off: at 27-plussers who have fallen through the system but are full of potential. Every year, EC-O guides about 150 students through education (mbo, BBL) at levels such as Pre Entreé, Entreé and mbo 2.

Since 2012, The Dance Palace has been providing contact and movement with dance and music as a heart-enchanting and universal means. Music from the youth of the elderly (55+ers) opens doors that were closed for a long time and elderly people who have not danced for years are back on the floor. Meanwhile, some 125,000 elderly people have danced with The Dance Palace. This is done with the help of regular team members, a great group of dance volunteers and a growing group of partners.

Stichting Noordjes Kinderkunst (Noordje) exists since 2007 and offers children and young people aged 6-16 in Amsterdam a place where they can discover and develop their talents through language, art and media. Through workshops, courses and coaching, we increase their self-confidence and improve their chances.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela In the Netherlands, in principle, everyone has access to education; that is a government task. But to truly create a level playing field, more is needed. Opportunity inequality arises when a stable home situation is lacking - where do you find the peace and quiet to do your homework? If homework help is too expensive, how can you keep up? How do you discover that working at a bank can be fun when no one around you works there? And if you are struggling, who can you turn to for help? The Life Skills Foundation supports young people aged 8-21 in developing social, business and life skills and supports them in their civic education. In this way, we ensure that young people have ‘know how’, can manifest themselves in society and dare to take control of their lives, with a view to a sustainable future. We do this through tutoring, coaching, career orientation, business programmes, master classes and excursions. In this way, we create room for growth, self-confidence and opportunities, especially for those who don't get that automatically. In the Netherlands, in principle, everyone has access to education. That is a task of the government. But to create a level playing field, more is needed. Opportunity inequality arises when there is no stable home situation. Because homework help is too expensive. Because different cultures have different rules and customs. So to ensure a level playing field, more is needed.

Child poverty out of the city!

In Amsterdam, over 30,000 children grow up in poverty. Poverty has far-reaching consequences for families, and children in particular. Children growing up in poverty are hindered in their development in all areas of life; growing up in a family with financial problems can lead to social exclusion, fewer opportunities for educational success and an increased risk of health problems. Parents struggling with financial problems often experience chronic stress, which affects their mental health and family life. This creates a vicious cycle where poverty is passed on from generation to generation.

For over 20 years, SPE Foundation has been committed to equal opportunities in Amsterdam, particularly in the Zuidoost district. At our main location in Holendrecht, we guide 210 young people every week through after-school learning support. Including the Summer School, we reach over 300 children annually. Through collaborations with PPOZO and Giving Back Projects, among others, we reach another 100 or so young people. Our integrated approach focuses on five pillars: learning support, family support, poverty alleviation, civic education and prevention of school dropout. In doing so, we work on the themes of education, equity, livelihood security and inclusion.

Since 2010, the mission of Stichting Studiezalen has been: a good night's sleep for children. We do this by promoting equal opportunities and breaking through intergenerational poverty in vulnerable neighbourhoods of Amsterdam. We support young people (10-27 years) and their families who have less access to education, networks and future prospects due to poverty. Every week, we support over 2,300 individuals.