Westerwolde launches campaign to support young carers in the community
Starting 9 March, Westerwolde will raise awareness about young carers through a traveling 'Kijkdoos' exhibit. The campaign aims to help residents recognize and support these often-overlooked young people, improving their daily lives and well-being.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | Look around you |
| Launch Date | 9 March 2026 |
| Launch Location | De Meet, Bellingwolde |
| Initiator | Alderman Wietze Potze |
| Campaign Tool | Life-size 'Kijkdoos' (Look Box) |
| Duration | Travels through the municipality in the coming months |
| Collaborators | Welzijn Westerwolde, Gezond Groningen |
| Funding | Menzis Leefkrachtbudget, IZA funds |
| More Information | Welzijn Westerwolde |
The municipality of Westerwolde plays a key role in promoting social welfare and community support initiatives. By organizing campaigns like this, it aims to foster a more inclusive and caring environment for residents, particularly those in vulnerable situations.
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Westerwolde highlights young carers
On 9 March, the campaign "Look around you" will begin. Alderman Wietze Potze will launch the campaign together with young carers. They will unveil a life-size "Kijkdoos" (Look Box) on the square at De Meet in Bellingwolde.
The Kijkdoos is a large cabin that will travel through the municipality over the coming months. Anyone who looks inside will see what life is like for a young person with caring responsibilities. The Kijkdoos reveals what often remains hidden. In this way, the municipality invites residents to look at things differently.
Young people often care without being noticed
There are many young people who provide care at home. They do this on school days, on the sports field and in the street. Often, almost no one notices. The campaign shows how important it is for parents, neighbours, teachers and associations to see and help these young people. Alderman Wietze Potze says about this: “Many young people quietly care for someone. I wish them an environment that sees and supports them. With this campaign, we can do that together. By looking more closely and helping more quickly, we make Westerwolde more carer-friendly.”
Residents welcome
The opening is open to everyone. Residents, professionals, associations and neighbours are all very welcome. The opening will take place at 3:00 PM at De Meet in Bellingwolde.
During the opening, a young carer will also talk about her experiences. She will explain how important it is for the community to recognise and understand young carers.
Look around you
The pressure on care provided by family and friends is increasing. There are also young people in Westerwolde who have caring responsibilities. They often go unnoticed.
The campaign shows what the community can do for these young people. In this way, the municipality wants to contribute to a society in which they feel seen and supported. More information is available at: www.welzijnwesterwolde.nl/campagnejongemantelzorger (link is external)
The municipality is running the campaign in collaboration with Welzijn Westerwolde and Gezond Groningen. The campaign is supported by the Menzis Leefkrachtbudget and IZA funds.