'Raya has become more aware of the impact of her behaviour on others, which has made her much better at interacting with her classmates now.' - Raya's Big Friend (11 years old)
Provide loving attention together
We believe that children can develop well socially and socially with the right attention. Unfortunately, not everyone gets the chance to have such a stable and positive influence. Children who grow up in low-income families, who have little self-confidence or who are unsure about their own abilities or the Dutch language, quickly find themselves 10-0 behind.
If a child does not receive the right attention, this can lead to major problems. They try less hard at school, they skip school more, they show aggressive behavior more often and the chance of drinking alcohol or using drugs increases. Having developmental relationships - for example in the form of an adult mentor, a Big Friend - can contribute to positive behavior, social and emotional development and school performance.
Together with Big Friends, we ensure that these children get the attention they need. Something relatively small, such as doing something fun with a buddy every week, can have a huge (positive!) impact in a child's life. For example, by going to the theater or the library, taking a cooking workshop or simply playing outside, children discover new talents. This attention helps them function better in their daily lives and thus become more self-reliant and self-confident.
Knowing more? Check out the website of our partner Big Friends
'Hope was ashamed that her Dutch wasn't perfect yet. She learned that it's okay to make mistakes. In recent months, she has been talking more easily and more often.' - Hope's father (10 years old)
“Dani has really blossomed in just a few months”
“Dani's world was literally and figuratively limited. He does not have his own room and lives with his mother and sisters in a small apartment. He grew up with a different culture, he prefers to play games 24 hours a day and he never left his Overvecht neighborhood.
