Events

Boost wellbeing & trust! Learn to address misconduct, prioritise ethics, and understand the new NL law on Confidential Advisers.   Register here

Get your tickets for the Innovation Impulse Festival and give innovation an impulse! Celebrate the power of social innovation and its impact on November 6th at the vibrant venue De Doelen in Rotterdam! You are invited to an afternoon filled with creativity, collaboration, and learning through workshops, performances, arts, and inspirational talks. It will be […]

FEMALE TRAVELER TRAINING To gain awareness and confidence as a female traveler is the core objective of our 1-day Safety for Female Travelers training. The majority of security challenges for men and women serving INGOs are the same. Women are not necessarily more vulnerable than men, but they do face other types of risks that […]

How can artificial intelligence help small businesses solve their justice problems? Behind every SME is a person striving to build something of their own. Together, small and medium enterprises make up around 90% of all businesses worldwide and sustain most private-sector jobs. Yet when contracts are broken or authorities overstep, justice rarely shows up for […]

States have an obligation to address climate change that derives from independent and cumulative legal sources, including the 2015 Paris Agreement. More recently, on 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) released its Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change. This case represents the highest example of climate […]

Veel Nederlanders zijn al goed bezig voor het klimaat. Overheden, bedrijven en huishoudens helpen al mee. We leven, wonen en werken steeds duurzamer. Door op lokaal niveau samen te werken bereiken we meer. Om nóg meer bewoners en organisaties te inspireren zich in te zetten voor een beter klimaat organiseren we van 10 tot en […]

  Photo by USGS on Unsplash Introduction How a country organises its finances shapes how local authorities govern their cities, towns, and villages. Fiscal decentralisation gives local governments greater authority to decide how and where to allocate resources, enabling them to better respond to citizens’ needs. For decentralisation to succeed, national governments must establish clear […]

What is your small step toward more collaborative decisions?   Many of us want decisions to be made differently – at home, at work, in our neighbourhood, or in our government. Maybe you want a way to include more voices without getting stuck. Maybe you don’t like how you make decisions with (or for) your […]

Join us for a masterclass on Anticipatory Action, organised by KUNO, the University of Twente (UT)/ITC, the Hague Humanitarian Studies Centre-ISS, the Netherlands Red Cross, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.   About the masterclass This masterclass aims to raise awareness and build knowledge on the motivations for, as well as on the how of anticipatory action […]

The Equal Trade Alliance invites the public and the media to the event Connect for Global Change – Equal Trade Chocolate Tastes Better, which will take place on Thursday 13 November at The Hague University of Applied Sciences.   This interactive event marks the conclusion of a year-long campaign that has brought together voices from […]

Settling into a new city can be quite the challenge. Join our Feel at Home event at The Social Hub, for an informative and engaging evening! Meet a panel of experts who will provide you with everything you need to know on a wide range of topics such as housing, childcare, taxes, healthcare, social clubs and more. […]

During this session, we welcome the Office of International Cooperation at the MFA. In their role as an expert on EU Delegated Cooperation and its contracts. The advantages and the challenges of pursuing funding through this structure.   In this session, you will receive a broad introduction from the MFA and a reflection by professionals […]

The conference at location is only on invitation. The livestream is public for all. As we mark the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement, this conference reflects on its legacy, its impact on Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the challenges that remain. While Dayton ended a devastating war, it also entrenched political divisions that continue […]

Closing a chapter Over the past three years Partos has facilitated the DEI trajectory, a series of powerful sessions centring on reflection, dialogue, and action around DEI and anti-racism. Together, we have explored how exclusion and racism manifest within our organisations, and how we can take intentional, collective steps to dismantle them.   Years after […]

The energy transition is in full swing — but how do we ensure that everyone can participate? On 22 November 2025, Stichting Nederland Maakt Impact (Netherlands Makes Impact Foundation) and WECF International (Women Engage for a Common Future) are organising an inspiring day full of knowledge, dialogue and interaction around the theme 'Together in the […]

Thrive Platform is excited to welcome Sarah Feid, Account Manager at The Hague International Centre, the official arm of the Municipality of The Hague (Gemeente Den Haag) that helps internationals feel at home and navigate their journey in Den Haag.   Sarah will be facilitating a special training titled: “Building a New Life in The […]

Introduction Governments across the globe are increasingly recognising the potential of digitalisation for the improvement of public services, government transparency and communication with citizens. Yet digital transformation is not only about installing new technologies. It requires institutional readiness, informed policy choices and a culture of innovation. At the heart of this process lies the need […]