Events

The Netherlands has a unique mission of promoting the international legal order with a long tradition of development cooperation. It is home to a multitude of international organizations working towards a more peaceful, just and secure world. The country actively facilitates partnerships between civil society organizations, businesses, and knowledge institutions – something that offers fresh opportunities for organizations wishing to scale their impact.

Expand to The Hague

World-renowned as the International City of Peace and Justice, in The Hague nowadays you’ll find a unique ecosystem of innovators in peace, justice and humanitarian action that encourages cross-sectoral collaboration and welcomes new organizations that contribute to this mission. The Hague is also a proud SDG City, with many public and private actors working to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• Do you work on solutions to address global challenges and want to connect with like-minded people?
• Would you like to access European private and public funding?
• Would you like to explore The Hague as a potential location for your Europe-based office?

If your answer is ‘yes’ to one or more of these questions, then this event is for you.

Join us to hear why The Hague is the optimal base for your organization. Find out what types of opportunities for funding and collaboration are available, what the practical steps are to set up your presence in The Hague, and how the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency can provide confidential free advice and support.

Opening remarks will be delivered by The Hague’s Deputy Mayor for International Affairs, Ms. Mariëlle Vavier.

The event will be followed by a networking reception.

Date and time: Thursday March 30th, 2023 3:00pm – 5.30pm EST

Location: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, 4200 Linnean Avenue, Washington D.C.

Program:

15:00 – 15:30 Registration

15:30 – 18:30 Event followed by networking reception

Please note that spaces are limited and a government-issued ID must be presented upon arrival at the Embassy.

This event is organized in partnership between The Hague & Partners, the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA) and HVFC International.

• Are you looking to diversify your funding?
• Do you wish your income stream to grow and become more predicable?
• Do you wish to acquire funds from foundations and institutional donors, even when they do not accept unsolicited proposals?

This is possible by following the five steps “The Art of Proactive Fundraising“ principles! Join us in our upcoming in-person training to learn all about the HVFC approach to fundraising!

Date and time: Thursday March 18th, 2023 10:0am – 4.00pm CET

Location: HVFC Training Room, Eursinge 8, Eursinge 8, 7935AB, Eursinge Gem de Wolden.

Fee: 495 euro, incl. lunch. As we are registered and audited by CRKBO our trainings are offered without an additional VAT. The fee is therefore all-inclusive!