The Handshake with Jule Schnakenberg @The Hague Humanity Hub

Career stories, lessons, and advice for success in the ‘for good’ sectors
The Handshake offers a unique opportunity to hear the personal stories of senior practitioners in the field of peace and justice. Participants can engage directly, asking their pressing questions about career journeys, field developments, and the key skills needed for future professionals. It’s a low-pressure setting for networking and a valuable resource for students or young professionals seeking guidance or clarity on their career paths. For those who find the peace and justice sector daunting or don’t know where to begin, these conversations provide practical insights and help set realistic expectations for entering the field.
Events Insights
In this special edition of The Handshake, sustainable water and climate governance expert Jacob Baraza shared insights into the future of the climate justice sector, and the role of local communities and human-centric initiatives in climate projects.
What does sustainable leadership really look like? In this edition of The Handshake, former Dutch ambassador Mette Gonggrijp joins early-career professionals for a conversation about mental health, vulnerability, and why leading by example matters more than ever.
Yoka Brandt, former Dutch Ambassador to the United Nations, shared candid lessons on diplomacy, leadership, and staying true to yourself in a special live edition of The Handshake at the Talent for Good Fair 2025
At The Handshake on March 6, John Marks, founder of Search for Common Ground, shared how vision, resilience, and adaptability fueled his journey to build the world’s largest peacebuilding NGO. His message to aspiring changemakers was clear: start small, stay flexible, and let your vision guide every step.
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