Year

2018 - 2021

Organisation

Het Fort THDV

Objective

To provide children growing up in disadvantaged circumstances with the support they need to build a more promising future.

One in four children in Amsterdam grows up in poverty. The consequences can be far-reaching. Children may experience social exclusion, loneliness, food insecurity and a lack of basic necessities. Poverty can also have a profound emotional impact, affecting children’s self-esteem, their outlook on life and their confidence in their own abilities.

Without adequate support and encouragement to develop their talents and ambitions, the cycle of poverty can continue from one generation to the next.

Approach

Het Fort started in 2017 with its first location in De Banne in Amsterdam-Noord. Its aim is to support children growing up in poverty and help break the cycle of disadvantage by providing a safe and stimulating environment in which they can develop their talents, confidence and social skills.

JIP’s contribution to the project

JIP Foundation’s contribution helped strengthen the programme and made it possible to offer a range of educational and creative workshops.

The children participated in activities including Ultimate Frisbee, bamboo construction, painting, djembé drumming, theatre workshops and interactive storytelling. Through these activities, they developed skills such as teamwork, perseverance, creativity, empathy and self-expression, while having fun and discovering their own abilities.