With courage, care and connection
We create opportunities for children and young people – locally and internationally – through education, creativity , and collaboration.
Rooted in reciprocity, global citizenship, and 21st-century skills.
How we work
Education, reciprocity & cooperation
Opportunities arise when young people not only receive, but also contribute.
Our working method
At Stichting Nos Meninos, we believe that real opportunities arise when children and young people not only receive, but also participate, contribute, and help build. That is why we always work based on 3 core principles:
Education, reciprocity and cooperation, locally and internationally.
Our projects connect education, identity, and international cooperation.
What we are working on
Programs and initiatives
At Stichting Nos Meninos, we build sustainable opportunities for children and young people, both locally and internationally. Our programs are developed in collaboration with schools, partners, parents, and communities, and focus on identity, skills, and global citizenship.
Our approach is based on reciprocity: not one-way traffic, but an exchange in which young people discover their own value, acknowledge that of others, and experience that they are meaningful—to themselves, their environment, and society.
Menino Bikes x Passer College Rotterdam
In collaboration with Passer College Rotterdam (special secondary education), students refurbish bicycles that are used for children in South America, the Caribbean, and Africa.
In this way, we connect education, craftsmanship, and mobility with international exchange. Something also comes back from the participating countries: stories, perspectives, and experiences that show Dutch students that they are part of a larger world.
Know Your Country x Know Your Identity
A program where sport, culture, and reflection come together. Young people and their parents delve into their heritage, develop leadership, and experience a reciprocal exchange between the Netherlands and Cabo Verde.
Menino Skills
Workshops and programs for young people, including "Choices & Opportunities" and "From Chaos to Order". In these, we support young people in making conscious choices regarding education, identity, and the future. Where appropriate, parents are also involved.
Yes to Tomorrow
A family-oriented program for children and young people affected by the childcare benefits scandal. In this program, both young people and parents are actively involved, because sustainable recovery is achieved where trust can grow again at home.
Menino Books
Through stories and creative projects, we stimulate culture, imagination, and self-confidence in children and young people.
Waarom dit werk ertoe doet
Veel kinderen en jongeren groeien op in een wereld waarin kansen ongelijk verdeeld zijn. Niet omdat zij minder talent hebben, maar omdat toegang tot ondersteuning, perspectief en netwerk niet vanzelfsprekend is.
Bij Stichting Nos Meninos geloven we dat echte kansen ontstaan wanneer jongeren niet alleen ontvangen, maar ook de ruimte krijgen om te ontdekken wie zij zijn, wat zij kunnen en wat zij kunnen bijdragen aan de wereld om hen heen.
Daarom bouwen wij programma’s waarin:
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jongeren hun identiteit en zelfvertrouwen ontwikkelen
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scholen betekenisvolle invulling geven aan burgerschap en wereldoriëntatie
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families en communities sterker verbonden raken
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internationale uitwisseling zorgt voor wederzijds leren en begrip
Onze projecten zijn speels en creatief, maar altijd inhoudelijk sterk en stevig verankerd in
de praktijk van scholen, communities en partners.
Onze programma’s dragen bij aan:
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zelfvertrouwen bij kinderen en jongeren
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betekenisvolle invulling van burgerschap in het onderwijs
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sterkere verbinding tussen communities
Met lef, zorg en verbinding creëren we kansen die generaties lang doorwerken.
Impact
Your support makes the difference!
Join in!
Together we create opportunities that last
Choose how you want to contribute:
Collaborating with education & partners
For schools and organizations that want to contribute to education, citizenship, and global awareness.Support our projects
Contribute to sustainable initiatives for children and young people.Contribute with time or knowledge
You can make a difference even without a financial contribution.
Want to know more about collaborating with Nos Meninos?
Do you have a question, an idea, or would you like to collaborate with Nos Meninos? We would love to get in touch with you.
