At Kinderpostzegels, we believe in connection. As Okrah from Triple ThreaT so beautifully put it: "We also have a personal bond with Kinderpostzegels. It goes beyond just donating money to our organization. They also think along with us and help us connect with other organizations."
And just as we connect our partners with each other, we also wanted to introduce our donors to the projects that Kinderpostzegels contributes to.
"You invest in connection and engagement through personal contact. Very valuable. No letter or digital contact can compare." said a donor
July 11 was the day: our first Donor Day. Thanks to Madurodam, where we were allowed to hold our donor day at a very special location. The first guests arrived at 9:45 AM. Some had already traveled a long way, as our donors come from all over the country. After a festive reception with a pastry and the song specially created for Kinderpostzegels by Kinderen voor Kinderen Next playing in the background, Sofie kicked off in the main hall at 10:30 AM.
Sofie gave a quick overview of all that we do for children, both now and in the past. After that, Irene and Iwan from Playing for Success took the floor. This organization helps children between 9 and 14 years old who are struggling in school. These children follow a program of approximately 10 weeks after school hours to make them more resilient and ensure they can continue their path with confidence.
Finally, Okrah from Triple ThreaT told his life story. He experienced firsthand the importance of a role model in an environment where it was not at all self-evident. In his case, it was his basketball coach. This eventually led him to start Triple ThreaT at the age of 19. And now, more than 15 years later, Triple ThreaT is an indispensable part of Haarlem, and young people continue to help other young people develop and support each other. Okrah also brought 3 young people who shared their own stories. They are now, like him, committed to the young people in their community.
"I've been supporting you for several years, but now that I've seen the presentations, I'm absolutely delighted that I do. What inspiring speakers!"
Thanks to the donors who sustainably support us, we empower children in need, and we hope to continue doing so for a long time!
We concluded the morning with lunch, and many donors enjoyed visiting the exhibition on the history of Kinderpostzegels.
After lunch, everyone was allowed into Madurodam park. A wonderful conclusion to a great morning.
We have a special collaboration with the Madurodam Children's Fund. Since its establishment, the fund donates €600,000 annually to projects and (its own) activities that inspire and motivate children and young people to connect with others, become active, and do something for others to make society a little better! Read more about the fund here.
Watch the aftermovie made by our colleague Inge van Harskamp below.
Below are some photos from our Donor Meeting.
