“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).

Introduction Structure History Financial needs Conclusion

contents

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

Introduction

Prevention Practical aspects Creativity Leadership Knowledge and expertise on focus group

Training: 5 topics

Weekends Animator course Internship during vacations One-day workshops and conferences Evaluation and coaching

Training: tools

Education is learning to learn, Learning to do,

Learning to live together, Learning to be.

(Jacques Delors)

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

Structure

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

History

Het is belangrijk om te weten waar we heen gaan met een klare kijk op het

doel.

(Chinees gezegde)

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

Financial needs

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!

15 YEARS OF A PLACE TO LIVE !!!!

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)

Conclusion