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Working with Prometheus Legal Consultancy (PLC)<br /><p>Prometheus Legal Consultancy (PLC) is a charitable foundation that provides free legal advice to both individuals and organizations and is completely run by volunteers out of a feeling of social engagement.</p><p>PLC has been working closely with TheBridge2Hope since 2021 and legally supports the organisation in order for those involved to rebuild their lives. Though it may not be as visible as the direct and weekly support that the victims receive, we are continuously running on the background to see what can legally be done and for whom.</p><p>For more information, please visit: https://prometheuslegalconsultancy.nl/?lang=en</p>

Working with Prometheus Legal Consultancy (PLC)

How to De-Stress your Distress ~ October 2022<br /><p><strong>Summary</strong><br />The aim of this workshop is to explore how compassion/volunteer fatigue and burnout can have a negative impact on volunteers. We have organized the workshop to focus on three different areas: personal, working within a team, and working within an organization. All areas will explore current ways that volunteers (the participants of the workshops) cope and manage stress while introducing various techniques designed to improve resilience in the workplace. It is our hope that participants of this workshop leave feeling empowered and confident in how to handle future stressful conversation and situations within their volunteer roles. Since the aim of this workshop is on volunteer fatigue and burnout, we kindly ask that participants are currently volunteering within an organization at the time of this workshop.</p><p><strong>Learning outcomes</strong><br />Participants of this workshop will leave with a better understanding of the following:<br />(1) The ability to define and identify compassion fatigue, burnout, volunteer fatigue, and resilience.<br />(2) Techniques to help improve personal integration of self-care and self-compassion.<br />(3) Techniques to help support fellow volunteers (colleagues).<br />(4) Ways to identify toxic work environments and how to cope and support within their volunteer roles.<br />(5) Ability to identify stress signs and signals and drainers and gainers.<br />(6) Helpful techniques to prepare for stressful or high anxiety induced conversations and events.<br />(7) Identify assertive versus aggressive behavior.<br />(8) Techniques for effective communication<br />(9) Understanding of Heart Rate Variance (HRV) and how to improve their HRV (techniques).<br />(10) A better understanding of current and local resources available to help battle compassion fatigue and burnout.<br />In addition to these outcomes, participants will also be introduced to other volunteers within their community. We will utilize participants’ personal experiences to help empower them to feel more comfortable to handle future stressful situations and environments.</p><p>For questions or concerns, please contact:<br />Mary Jane Roy<br />https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryjaneroy/<br />&<br />Amanda Mauro<br />https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-mauro/</p>

How to De-Stress your Distress ~ October 2022

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SGA Webinar ~ 19 februari 2021<br /><p><span class='VIiyi' lang='nl'><span class='JLqJ4b ChMk0b' data-language-for-alternatives='nl' data-language-to-translate-into='en' data-phrase-index='0'>Sheetal Shah en Amanda Mauro, twee leden van ons managementteam, behoorden tot vooraanstaande sprekers die spraken over “Effecten van COVID-19 op mensenhandel en onderwijs: deelname is bijdragen”</span></span></p><p>Dit online SGA Webinar 2021 evenement werd georganiseerd door de Webster University Leiden Campus Student Government Association. De sprekers uitnodigen om in te gaan op de beperkte middelen die beschikbaar zijn voor slachtoffers van mensenhandel in dit nieuwe COVID-19-tijdperk.</p>

SGA Webinar ~ 19 February 2021

Dokters van de Wereld - gezondheidschecks ~ 04 Februari 2021<br /><p>We zijn ongelooflijk dankbaar voor de geweldige bijdrage, inzet en toewijding van de vrijwillige artsen van @doktersvandewereld, die gezondheidschecks hebben uitgevoerd voor deelnemers van TheBridge2Hope Academy.</p><p>Deze gezondheidschecks ondersteunen het voedingsprogramma dat elke Academy-deelnemer volgt.</p>

Doctors of the World - health checks ~ Feb. 04, 2021

NieuwJaar's Quiz ~ 23 januari 2021<br /><p>Een geweldige manier om plezier te hebben tijdens de lockdown van het coronavirus!</p><p>Dit leuke idee voor een online quizevent werd georganiseerd door de “De Andere Quiz” in samenwerking met de Soroptimistclub Bussum.</p><p>Meer dan 80 teams logden online in voor een avond vol entertainment vol hilarische video’s, creatieve vragen en een flinke dosis humor!</p><p>Bedankt aan iedereen bij Soroptimistclub Bussum e.o. die dit allemaal mogelijk heeft gemaakt – allemaal in de veiligheid van ons eigen huis!</p>

New Year's Quiz ~ 23 January 2021

#Beards4Hope Fundraiser - Shaving good-bye to 2020 ~ 20 December 2020<br /><p>We would like to thank our three hairy heroes; Ronnie, Mac and Guy for their great growing efforts as part of the #beards4hope fundraiser, and a special thanks to Mac McDonnell who instigated this #fundraiser.</p><p>They raised more than €1000,- collectively. Thank you to everyone who supported them along the way.</p><p>These donations directly help survivors of human trafficking process traumas, and take steps towards a financially independent and free existence in the Netherlands.</p><p>Bring awareness to our foundation and raise some funds while having a good time!</p>

#Beards4Hope Fundraiser - Shaving good-bye to 2020 ~ December 20, 2020

Soroptimistsclub Bussum - LIVE online talkshow ~ 15 November 2020<br /><p>Sander van Hoorn & Saman Amini bespraken ‘alledaagse uitsluiting en racisme’ in de hoop het huidige thema ‘Black Lives Matter’ in de Nederlandse context te plaatsen.</p><p>De opbrengst werd gedoneerd aan TheBridge2Hope Foundation.</p><p>Soroptimistsclub Bussum e.o. is onderdeel van Soroptimist International. Een organisatie die wereldwijd (93.000 leden in 125 landen) werkt aan een betere positie voor vrouwen door lokale, landelijke en internationale activiteiten te ondersteunen. www.soroptimist.nl</p>

Soroptimistsclub Bussum - LIVE online talk show ~ 15 November 2020

One Billion Rising ~ 14 February 2020<br /><p>Every year on 14 February, people all over the world come together in solidarity to raise awareness and show support for One Billion Rising.</p><p>One Billion Rising is the biggest, mass action with the aim of ending violence against women (cisgender, transgender, and those who hold fluid identities that are subject to gender-based violence), in human history.</p><p>The campaign, which launched on Valentine’s Day 2012, began as a call to action based on the staggering statistic that 1 in 3 women on the planet, will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at 7 billion+, this adds up to more than ONE BILLION WOMEN AND GIRLS.</p>

One Billion Rising ~ 14 February 2020

Delighted about our collaboration with ckm! ~ 17 January 2020<br /><p> </p><p><span class='break-words'><span dir='ltr'>Members of TheBridge2Hope team met with the head of Centrum Tegen Kinderhandel en Mensenhandel, Frank Noteboom, to discuss collaboration in the field, especially to address the needs of victims of human trafficking from West Africa!<br /></span></span></p><p><span class='break-words'><span dir='ltr'>In addition to this exciting collaboration, Noortje Luning (part of CKM) has also been in the field with the ladies since the beginning of the year! Not only is she helping with the coordination of the lessons but she is also the computer teacher!</span></span></p><p><span class='break-words'><span dir='ltr'>We are beyond excited for what this collaboration will bring! Expanding our community and strengthening our network is the first major step in fighting <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=humantrafficking&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6623866926365986816' data-attribute-index='1'>#humantrafficking</a> 💙💙</span></span></p>

Delighted about our collaboration with ckm! ~ 17 January 2020

Awareness of Human Trafficking trough Dance and Theatre ~ 11 December 2019<br /><p>So much energy, talent and compassion went into the WE ACT event; “Escape: Awareness of Human Trafficking Through Dance and Theatre”.</p><p>The theatre performances from the Grey Fox Theatre Company were incredible and the dance performances from WE ACT students were amazing!</p><p>True stories of survivors of human trafficking humanized the crimes that happen to over 40.3 million people!</p><p>WE ACT is a student-led organisation, that raises awareness about human trafficking, commercial sexual exploitation of children, son preference culture and gender based violence.</p><p>Thank you to Annachiara Sarto and Laura Ferrilepri for putting on a great event!</p>

Awareness of Human Trafficking trough Dance and Theatre ~ 11 December 2019

#OrangeTheWorld with UN Women NL ~ 10 December 2019<br /><p>Thank you to Soroptimist NL and Soroptimistclub Bussum eo for hosting a wonderful evening!</p><p>It was wonderful to hear Marije Cornelisse from the UN Women NL explaining all about the #OrangeTheWorld movement!</p><p>Our team member Sheetal Shah gave a heartfelt presentation about TheBridge2Hope and what we do 💙💙</p><p>Together we stand in this fight for human rights! 🧡🧡</p>

#OrangeTheWorld with UN Women NL ~ 10 December 2019

Winter Gala DONATION ~ 7 December 2019<br /><p>A HUGE ~ SHOUT OUT to IR CLUB, Greenweb & Webster University in Leiden for donating all profits from their Winter Gala to TheBridge2Hope 💙</p><p>❄️ THANK YOU for your incredible generosity ❄️</p>

Winter Gala DONATION ~ 7 December 2019

“Nr.1 Tourist Attraction” ~ 12 November 2019 <br /><p>Hope you were able to see this impressive exhibit “Nr.1 Tourist Attraction”.</p><p>Jimini Hignett’s exhibit told the stories of victims of human trafficking in the Amsterdam area. Actors were used to voice their stories is an artistic way; breaking the norms of what comes to mind as the “perfect victim”.</p><p>We thank Jimini Hignett for her work!</p>

"No.1 Tourist Attraction" ~ 12 November 2019

Charity Benefit Piano Concert with Raluca Sabau ~ 29 September 2019<br /><p>This was a stunning Charity Benefit Piano Concert!</p><p>Enormous thanks to Raluca Sabau for her incredible performance playing<br />Scarlatti, Satie, Mendelssohn, Toduță and Chopin</p><p>There was a wonderful turn out at the Amstelkerk.<br />Thank you to all of those who attended and made this such a special evening.</p>

Charity Benefit Piano Concert with Raluca Sabau ~ 29 September 2019

Webster Leiden Campus Orientation Fair ~ 23 August 2019<br /><p>Our team took part in the Webster Leiden Campus Orientation Fair meeting all of the new students!</p><p>We had a great time getting to know the new faces to Webster and are excited to work on future projects with them! 💙💙</p>

Webster Leiden Campus Orientation Fair ~ 23 August 2019

Celebrating together! ~ 16 July 2019<br /><p>Celebrating the end of another school year together!</p><p>Before the summer holidays began, we all came together to celebrate the growth, trust and confidence that we see in the group.</p><p>Our participants were able to express themselves creatively in an art workshop! Thanks to Isabelle Roskam, for hosting us at her beautiful studio in Amsterdam! We had a wonderful time!<br />Please see Isabelle’s beautiful art at: https://www.isabelleroskam.nl/</p><p>Our team will be busy this summer working on ways to expand our program and help more within our community 💙 We will be back again in September with our original participants, as well as some new ones!</p>

Celebrating together! ~ 16 July 2019

Comensha #openjeogen street exhibition ~ 11 June, 2019<br /><p>Comensha lined the streets of Tilburg with a powerful outside photo exhibition.</p><p>The #openjeogen campaign is to raise awareness of how prevalent human trafficking is in the Netherlands. The campaign aim is to put a face to the issue of human trafficking, both for women and men.</p><p>Comensha celebrated their 30th anniversary with the launch of this powerful exhibit, which has been seen throughout the Netherlands.</p><p>Comensha is a national coordination centre against human trafficking in the Netherlands that works to improve the lives of victims.<br />https://www.comensha.nl/</p>

Comensha #openjeogen street exhibition ~ 11 June, 2019

Steps4B2H Fundraiser by Peter Korst ~ 27 May 2019<br /><p>We are enormously grateful to everyone who donated towards the Steps4B2H Fundraiser, which raised €1391.</p><p>This was donated in recognition of the incredible achievements of Peter Korst, our Dutch teacher, who completed his 430km walk from Lucca-Rome, 11-29 April 2019.</p><p>He dedicated his walk to raising awareness about human trafficking and the work we are doing at TheBridge2Hope.</p><p>A special thank you to Peter, we are proud to have you on our team!<br />We are extremely grateful for the dedication and support we received for Steps4B2H!</p>

Steps4B2H Fundraiser by Peter Korst ~ 27 May 2019

Psychology and Future Perspective Congress at Leiden University ~ 24 May 2019<br /><p>TheBridge2Hope was invited to the Psychology and Future Perspective Congress at Leiden University! This event is designed to highlight different careers associated with psychology.</p><p>Our team was there to talk about the impact future graduates can have on helping victims of human trafficking and working with severe trauma. There was a great turn out, with lots of students asking questions about human trafficking and ways they may be able to help!</p><p>We are grateful for this opportunity and look forward to future events where we can continue to raise awareness and fight to end modern day slavery!</p>

Psychology and Future Perspective Congress at Leiden University ~ 24 May 2019

Our first independent newsletter ~ 12 April 2019<br /><p>Our first newsletter was sent out in April 2019!</p><p>Since TheBridge2Hope became independent of “The Friends of Webster” in the fall of 2018, our team has been working hard to get everything up-and-running to communicate more with our community and support system!</p><p>This newsletter is a direct indication that we are staying true to our goals for 2019!</p><p>If you would like to read it please click:<br />https://mailchi.mp/564d3c4011c2/the-bridge2hope-newsletter</p><p>To stay up to date with all of our activities please sign up to our future newsletters:</p><p>As always, thank you for your support! 💙</p>

Our first independent newsletter ~ 12 April 2019

One Billion Rising ~ 14 February 2019<br /><p><span class='d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id' dir='auto'>We all came together, all across the world, in solidarity!<br />Let’s keep this energy going for the rest of 2019! </span></p><p><span class='d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id' dir='auto'>What other ways can we continue to bring awareness to our communities and keep the conversation going? </span></p><p><span class='d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id' dir='auto'>How can we keep the momentum going and the movement alive? </span></p><p><span class='d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id' dir='auto'>This is not just a one day thing, its a way of life and a mission that we stand by 100%! </span></p>

One Billion Rising ~ 14 February 2019

Halloween team get together ~ October 2017<br /><p>TheBridge2Hope came together to celebrate Halloween.</p>

Halloween team get together ~ October 2017

International Women's Day ~ 8 March 2017<br /><p>Our team joined together to celebrate International Women’s Day.</p>

International Women's Day ~ 8 March 2017

One Billion Rising ~ 14 February 2017<br /><p><span class=''>TheBridge2Hope stands together to end violence against women and end human trafficking. </span></p><p>We stood (and danced) in solidarity with students and staff from Webster University Leiden Campus and others from our community to raise awareness and continue this fight!</p><p>We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to once again be a part of this movement!</p><p><span class='d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id hzawbc8m' dir='auto'>Together we are unstoppable <span class='pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu'><img decoding='async' src='https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc5/1.5/16/1f499.png' alt='💙' width='16' height='16' /></span></span></p>

One Billion Rising ~ 14 February 2017

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month ~ January 2017<br /><p>In December of 2016, President Obama proclaimed January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.</p><p>During his proclamation, President Obama wrote:<br />“Today, in too many places around the world…the injustice of modern slavery and human trafficking still tears at our social fabric. During National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we resolve to shine a light on every dark corner where human trafficking still threatens the basic rights and freedoms of others”.</p><p>One of the main obstacles to overcome in ending human trafficking is having a comprehensive understanding of what human trafficking is across the world.</p><p>“Human trafficking is the exploitation of a person through force, fraud, or coercion and its victims can be of any age, race, gender, or nationality”.</p><p>For more information about National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, please visit (United States base): https://www.dhs.gov/…/january-national-slavery-and…</p><p>The EU anti-trafficking day is on 18 October. For more information, please visit: https://eeas.europa.eu/…/human-trafficking-eu-stands…</p>

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month ~ January 2017

ANTIGONE - a Charity Benefit Production ~ 11 November 2016<br /><p>Many thanks to the International Theatre in English for their generosity in donating all proceeds for this production of ANTIGONE to TheBridge2Hope Foundation (formerly named: The Bijlmer Project) and many thanks to everyone who came to see this impressive play.</p><p>Antigone is a tragedy written by Sophocles in the year 441 BCE.</p><p>The new King Creon is desperate to gain control over a city ravaged by civil war and refuses to bury the body of Antigone’s rebellious brother. Outraged, she defies him and honours her brother. Creon takes action against her, risking the wrath of the gods.</p>

ANTIGONE - a Charity Benefit Production ~ 11 November 2016

International Women's Day ~ 8 March 2016<br /><p>We were delighted to attend the International Women’s Day event at Webster University.</p><p>President, Dr. Elizabeth Stroble opened the event with an inspiring speech about: ‘Educating Women as Entrepreneurs’.</p><p> </p>

International Women's Day ~ 8 March 2016

Erasmus ECWO Women in Leadership Conference ~ 5 February 2016<br /><p><span class='d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id' dir='auto'>ECWO Women in Leadership Conference and Prof. Dianne Bevelanders Inaugural speech on Women’s assent of organisations is an inspiring and irresistible wake up call for men, women and organisations. </span></p><p><span class='d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql rrkovp55 a8c37x1j keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v knj5qynh oo9gr5id' dir='auto'>She is one of the best role models we can ask for, not for being a women – for being human, tenacious, committed, relentless, delightful.</span></p>

Erasmus ECWO Women in Leadership Conference ~ 5 February 2016

Educational certificates for participants ~ 27 November 2015<br /><p>There were tears of joy when we award the marginalized women who are now in TheBridge2Hope (formerly the Bijlmer Project) program their first ever recognition and educational certificate!!</p>

Educational certificates for participants ~ 27 November 2015

Darcie Sawilla at the Hague Talks ~ 4 November 2015<br /><p>‘Human trafficking – women’s lives bought and sold’<br />Presentation by Darcie Sawilla</p><p>In this moving video about TheBridge2Hope (formerly the Bijlmer Project),</p><p>Darcie Sawilla addresses the complexity faced by marginalized women and how TheBridge2Hope (formerly the Bijlmer Project) supports them.</p><p>Human trafficking is putting or keeping someone in an exploitative situation for profit. It can happen to anyone, but women are especially vulnerable. It is a serious crime that occurs in every country in the world and can take place anywhere; on farms, in factories, in brothels, and in private homes.</p><p>Full presentation at: https://youtu.be/3T_d4zvj1HI</p><p>Human trafficking is driven by the demand for cheap goods, services and labour and the supply of vulnerable people. Whilst trafficking for sexual exploitation is widely reported, it is estimated that there are nine times the number of people who are exploited for their labour.</p>

Darcie Sawilla at the Hague Talks ~ 4 November 2015

Chocolate Rush Fundraiser ~ 28 June 2015<br /><p>Doing good never tasted so sweet!</p><p>What a delicious way to raise funds for TheBridge2Hope (formerly the Bijlmer Bridge2Hope project), with The Chocolate Rush Competition was held at the Leiden Culinair Festival.</p><p>The competition invited individuals and companies to TASTE & VOTE for the best chocolate & let the results MELT in their MOUTH.</p>

Chocolate Rush Fundraiser ~ 28 June 2015

The Launch of TheBridge2Hope ~ 20 November 2014<br /><p>TheBridge2Hope (formerly the Bijlmer Bridge2Hope project) was officially launched on 20 November 2014, with guest speaker; Eva Hukshorn</p><p>Risking their lives, this group BROKE AWAY from pimps and traffickers.<br />This took enormous courage!</p><p>This event is the beginning of helping these survivors rebuild their lives!</p>

The Launch of TheBridge2Hope ~ 20 November 2014