Oranje Fonds announces which 50 organizations are in the running for an award.
Fourteen organizations from South Holland are eligible for an Appeltje van Oranje. Every year, the Oranje Fonds awards this prize to three organizations that make a special contribution to a connected society in the Netherlands and the Caribbean part of our Kingdom. A ten-day voting period and a pitch day determine which ten organizations proceed as nominees.
On October 8, three of them will receive one of the three Appeltjes van Oranje from Queen Máxima. This year, the Oranje Fonds received 99 nominations, of which 50 have been selected as contenders. An overview of all contenders can be found at www.appeltjevanoranje.nl .
The contenders from South Holland are:
- Warm Rotterdam Foundation
- De Buitenwacht Foundation
- Work-study company Stichting Ecoware
- At home in West
- Facts Foundation
- Shout Foundation
- Humanitas Foundation
- Father and Son Feyenoord Foundation
- Stek, Foundation for City and Church
- Cult North Foundation
- Food Banks Netherlands Foundation, Rotterdam region
- JAN Foundation
- Don Bosco Rijswijk Foundation
- Sister Mina Foundation
Breaking Poverty Together
Poverty is a persistent problem in the Netherlands. Its impact is significant and affects health, opportunities, and the ability to participate. Over 0.5 million people live below the poverty line, and another 1.1 million people are just above this line. Existing poverty policies are often complex or inadequate, meaning people do not find the support they need. Social initiatives are therefore indispensable in reducing and preventing poverty. They are close to the people, have their trust, and offer the support people need.
For this edition of the Appeltjes van Oranje, the Oranje Fonds is seeking organizations that help sustainably break the cycle of poverty and debt problems. By this, the Oranje Fonds means organizations that empower people with knowledge and skills. An important criterion in the selection of candidates is that the organizations aim to prevent or reduce poverty.
Ten-day voting period and pitch day
The ten-day voting period takes place from May 18 to May 27. Everyone can cast a single vote for one of the fifty contenders via the special voting website. The organization with the most votes is the first nominee. The remaining nine are selected following the pitch day in June. During this event, they present themselves to each other and a jury. The jury has the deciding vote on which organizations are nominated.
Appeltjes van Oranje Awards
Every year, the Oranje Fonds awards three Appeltjes van Oranje to organizations committed to a connected society. Initiatives that are indispensable and have been active for at least two years are eligible. The prize is a recognition of their work and dedication. The theme changes every year. The prize consists of a bronze statuette designed by Princess Beatrix and a cash prize of €25,000. The Queen presents the award.