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March 15, 2025 Film

Film Premiere: "Samen Anders" (Together Different)

After a year of collaboration between Stichting EGK/NYDG and several community partners, the short film "Samen Anders" ("Together Different") explores the meaning of citizenship in today's diverse society.

The film delves into the experiences of young people from African migrant backgrounds, capturing their perspectives on belonging, identity, and participation in Dutch society. This project aims to raise awareness and foster understanding about what citizenship means for this new generation.

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March 10, 2025 Youth

NYDG Weekly Working Session

The NU Youth Dialogue Group is a youth-led initiative dedicated to promoting inclusion and social change through dialogue. We focus on addressing the unique challenges faced by bi-cultural youth growing up in a Western context — fostering mutual understanding and creating practical pathways toward equality and belonging.

The NU Youth Dialogue Group (NYDG) holds regular working sessions every Sunday at the EGK Centre. During these gatherings, members come together to deliberate, brainstorm, and develop ongoing and upcoming projects related to youth empowerment, inclusion, and social dialogue.

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March 5, 2025 News

Special Visit BZK and VFonds at the EGK Centre!

We are proud to share the recent visit of Ms. Judith Uitermark, Minister of the Interior, and Ms. Marieke van Schijndel, Director of Vfonds, to the EGK Centre. This visit highlighted our ongoing collaboration on the NU Youth Dialogue Group (NYDG) project, which focuses on the theme of "Citizenship."

The project explores what citizenship means for young people of African migrant background in the Netherlands. Drawing from their personal stories, the NYDG is producing a short film that captures their experiences and perspectives. The film aims to raise awareness about how this new generation defines belonging, identity, and participation in Dutch society.

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November 10, 2024 Climate

Climate Week Action: Live Radio Talk Show on Amsterdam's Warmte Transition Program

On Sunday, November 10, 2024, as part of the National Climate Week, I organized a live radio talk show on Salto Radio Recogin. The program was produced in collaboration with WOON Amsterdam, where I work, Radio Recogin and St. EGK in my role as Climate Mayor of Amsterdam Zuidoost.

The talk show focused on Amsterdam's Warmte Transition Program, discussing how the energy transition will impact residents and communities in Amsterdam Zuidoost. This initiative helps bridge the gap between policy and community understanding.

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October 20, 2024 Energy

Advancing the Energy Transition

The EGK Centre recently participated in a brainstorm and networking session focused on exploring ways to create a local energy cooperative and move forward with the energy transition agenda led by 02025 Amsterdam.

The meeting brought together community leaders, sustainability advocates, and local residents to discuss practical steps toward cleaner, community-owned energy solutions. Participants shared ideas on how to engage neighborhoods in the transition away from fossil fuels, improve energy efficiency in homes, and ensure that the benefits of renewable energy are accessible to everyone — including lower-income households.

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September 15, 2024 Community

Igbo Union Youth Day: Bridging the Gap Between Generations

The Igbo Union Youth Day featured a special presentation and workshop focused on cultural miscommunication between youths and their parents. The event aimed to encourage dialogue and understanding within the community by addressing how differences in culture, upbringing, and expectations can create distance between generations.

Through interactive sessions and open discussions, participants explored ways to bridge generational gaps and foster better communication within families and the broader community.

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