14/12/2023
Our Bloom project🌸is rolling!
The transnational meeting held in Bucharest in November simply brought lot of light into the project deliverables and our team is visibly motivated.
𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮, Netwerkpro, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞!
Not to mention the fun we had telling you about the Romanian roots and about the so called Little Paris.
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Bloom project 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰-𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱 𝘣𝘺 Netwerkpro Caregivers 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰-𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 +
💮 Last November, Arine, Arlette and trainer Jacobien from Netwerkpro traveled to Bucharest to meet with Caregivers, both partners of the Bloom project.
🌟It was a remarkable experience. Jacobien Geuze conducted a train-the-trainer session for a group of caregivers supporting young mothers who had previously been in unsafe situations and were now living in a protected environment for a year. They were working towards independence and reintegrating into society and work. The work they do at this facility and with Caregivers is truly fantastic, and we were deeply impressed. Our train-the-trainer session was well-received; we had a day filled with depth and collaborated on developing a suitable curriculum to support these women. So much accomplished! 🌟
Meanwhile, Arlette Olaerts and Arine Huijboom worked on other aspects of the project. Arlette conducted interviews with various women at Casa Iona under the guidance of Ian Tilling (Founder and President), a shelter providing support to women and children experiencing domestic violence and homeless families. The work they do is outstanding, and it's inspiring to witness the strength of these women. Most of the women can return to society after six months (at most, a year).
In addition, we learned a great deal about our partners, about Bucharest, and about the history and culture of Romania. What a meaningful journey; we are still enjoying the impact of it! 💜
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