In the Netherlands, 1 in 9 children still live in poverty. These children are often unable to participate in cultural activities because of this hardship. These activities can however have a major impact on their talent development, positive self-image and emotional intelligence. The Heutink Foundation is committed to enabling children and young teenagers, in underprivileged, poor or uncertain circumstances, to actively participate in cultural pursuits such as a dance show, orchestra performance or art exhibition. To have a moment in the spotlight. To stand on a stage and stand out, in a life full of ups and downs.
Poverty is creating unequal opportunities in numerous countries throughout the world, not just in the Netherlands. Many children in war zones and developing countries experience a lack of opportunities and security, which hinders their development. Sometimes their situation is so unsafe or hopeless that they even have to flee their own country. Special attention to development and education are important elements in processing trauma and fighting against poverty and inequality. The Heutink Foundation contributes to this by supporting international projects in the field of (cultural) education and talent development.
A bear is loose in the big city, he is on the run. Different people take care of him. Should he adjust? Should he be arrested and deported? The Youth Theatre Zuid-Holland presents, in collaboration with 50 talented youngsters from theatre schools in Zuid-Holland, the family musical show ‘Bear’ written by Guus Kuijer with music...
There are many children in the suburb Schilderswijk in The Hague who depend on ‘De Mussen’ community centre for their leisure activities. In fact, more than 600 children, teenagers and young people visit De Mussen every week. When asked in group discussions, children admit to having very few hobbies. Not many children are affiliated to...
At the beginning of May 2018, ten colleagues from Heutink flew to Lesbos on behalf of the Heutink Foundation and Movement On The Ground to run cultural workshops for less fortunate children. These children were forced to leave their country and now wait day after day for a new future. During the workshops the children...
The Dutch printing company Drukker Voor U has printed beautiful postcards for the Heutink Foundation for free! Are you curious? Send us an email and we will happily send you a set of real postcards for your own use.
E-commerce company De Nieuwe Zaak from Zwolle supports the Heutink Foundation by realising the website at a reduced rate. We thank De Nieuwe Zaak for this sponsorship and their contribution to the reputation of the foundation!
Thanks to a sponsorship contribution from the Heutink Foundation in Rijssen, the Orchestra of the East can again produce Join-in concerts this school year for primary school students throughout Overijssel. Singing, dancing, drumming and a Mexican wave – all the things that are usually frowned upon during a concert of a symphony orchestra are encouraged...
In the beginning of June, Jessica Heutink, chairperson of the Heutink Foundation, and board member Maartje Schel visited the Kara Tepe camp on Lesbos to see how the educational materials sponsored by the foundation are used and to help the volunteers of Movement on the Ground. A special and emotional experience. Maartje writes about her...