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04 Apr: 180 Amsterdammers partner of Inclusion Leaders Network (Incleaders)

We are pleased to announce that 180 Amsterdammers is an official partner of Incleaders. The Inclusion Leaders Network (INCLEADERS) is an inclusive leadership network for diverse leaders. Incleaders is inspired by the Transatlantic Inclusion Leaders Network (TILN), and works to support diverse talent and inclusive decision-making across the Netherlands through knowledge and information sharing, leadership development, and connecting emerging and established leaders.

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04 Apr: 180 Amsterdammers partner of Diwan Awards Holland

180 Amsterdam is an official partner of Diwan Awards Holland. Diwan Awards Holland is an internationally recognized award for talented Dutch people with a Moroccan background. Diwan Awards originated in Belgium and was created in 2013 to publicly recognize and honor Belgians with a Moroccan background for his or her achievements and positive contribution to society.

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22 Mar: Changing our Game in Molenbeek

One year after the attacks PlayandPeace is well underway to get funding for Brussel’s first Cruyff Court. PlayandPeace asked a group of musicians from Belgium and the Netherlands to compose a song about the theme and this is when “Change Our Game” was created. In this song, the musicians call for reflection and reconciliation. A song contest is linked to the song and everybody is asked to join in.

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15 Mar: Diwan Awards nu ook in Nederland

Bridgizz en The CEDAR Network hebben de handen ineengeslagen om dit jaar de eerste editie van de Nederlandse Diwan Awards te organiseren. The Cedar Network en Bridgizz promoten de diversiteit in het land en werken aan de verbinding in de maatschappij. Diwan Awards is een niet te missen evenement waarbij men kennis gaat maken met een evenement waarbij samenwerking en successen binnen onze multiculturele samenleving voorop staan.

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14 Mar: Nominaties voor de eerste Diwan Awards Holland van start

In mei dit jaar worden er voor het eerst in Nederland Diwan Awards gehouden. ‘Diwan Awards Holland’ is een internationaal erkenningsaward voor getalenteerde Nederlanders met een Marokkaanse achtergrond. Diwan Awards komt oorspronkelijk uit België en is in 2013 in het leven geroepen om Belgen met een Marokkaans achtergrond publiekelijk te erkennen en te eren vanwege zijn of haar prestaties en positieve bijdrage aan de samenleving.

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28 Dec: 180 Amsterdammers book available now

On Thursday 22 December Bridgizz and YOUnite launched the book “180 Amsterdammers” at restaurant Meram in Amsterdam.

In an ever-changing world the discussion regarding multiculturalism is just around the corner. With over 180 nationalities, Amsterdam is scoring high marks on diversity. The city considers this mix as an asset. 180 Amsterdammers is a unique project with 180 portraits and interviews of as many nationalities that add flavour to the city.