Why the Hub is different from other coworking spaces

“I’ve been at other coworking spaces for freelancers and entrepreneurs, and they often feel transactional: they provide you with chairs, tables, a booking system. The Hub is different, here you find community.”

Piotr Drozd

Leaders for Climate Action

How did you start coworking at The Hague Humanity Hub?

I’ve been here for about three years. When I joined Leaders for Climate Action, I had the option to work from home or find a co-working space. I reached out to Diana Eggleston about supporting a non-profit with a footprint in The Hague, and she recommended the Hub. On a more practical note, my wife was already working remotely from the Hub before me, so that made the decision even easier.

What is your experience coworking here?

I’ve been at other coworking spaces for freelancers and entrepreneurs, and they often feel transactional: they provide you with chairs, tables, a booking system, and a smile at the reception. The Hub is different, here you find community. There’s curation: an onboarding call, community guidelines, and programming that makes the experience much warmer. It’s also on my own terms. I can engage as much or as little as I want, but there’s always an invitation to get involved.

Have you benefited from the community compared to working in a commercial space?

Absolutely. One of my ideas before joining was to create a community for people working on climate in The Hague. Here, it was much easier to pitch that idea because there were already organisations and individuals in the space, like Nadia, a climate lawyer, and Paulien, a consultant with whom I’ve become good friends. Alex and Marija helped facilitate that.

Another opportunity was contributing to climate justice initiatives by recommending speakers, organising roundtables. It’s given me a chance to work toward a shared vision of building a climate ecosystem in The Hague.

What makes the Hub unique in your eyes?

You’ve managed to create a community that exists both inside and outside the building. It’s not just about the physical space; it’s about being part of a humanitarian and justice ecosystem. That’s powerful. It helps you find your place in something bigger.

Who would you recommend to cowork here?

There are so many people who don’t realise they could find a home, a community, or support in a space like this. People building new types of economies and futures, I call them “wereldverbeteraars.” Even those who don’t see themselves as changemakers but feel a calling. Institutions and NGOs can easily find you here, but there’s also something grassroots underneath. That’s what makes it special.