04/03/2026
Baobab strengthens Brussels education. Structural funds are the next step !
Brussels has been struggling with a teacher shortage for years. In 2024, over 10% of elementary school teacher positions remained open, accounting for 293 full-time jobs. Schools end up in a vicious circle due to the many starters and rapid turnover: at after 1 in...
Read more10/03/2026
Thanks to the Baobab pathway, Kimberly grew to become a kindergarten teacher!
HLN published a great article about Kimberly (29), who, thanks to the Baobab program, grew from child supervisor to kindergarten teacher at GO! Zavelberg Elementary School. At The Baobab, Brussels residents combine two days of training with three days of classroom practice. What you learn,...
Read more16/04/2026
Event May 6: Building inclusive palliative care together
What does a good end of life mean in a super-diverse city like Brussels? With Amori, EVA bxl and partners are building inclusive palliative care together. We share stories, needs and the journey we took co-creatively. And we invite you to help guide the first test phase.
Read more22/04/2026
Call: EVA bxl seeks Brussels residents who are incurably ill for an in-depth interview
EVA bxl seeks – for the development of a new initiative Amori – people from Brussels who received the message that they are incurably and life-threateningly ill. In the hyper-diverse context of Brussels, many people experience major barriers to care, including end-of-life care. We want...
Read more04/05/2026
Together for a Diploma, 3 years of impact. We’re celebrating at Muntpunt
Studying again as an adult: that takes guts. Dreams enough, but sometimes high barriers for those who want to make up for missed educational opportunities. For three years now, Together for a Diploma has shown how powerful it is not to be alone. We celebrate that today, with stories, encounters and a thank you to everyone who helps make a difference. Welcome to Mint Point on May 27 at 2 p.m.
Read more16/02/2026
112 Brussels organizations call for urgent support, including EVA bxl: “Without indexing, our work is in jeopardy”
As one of the 112 Dutch-speaking organizations in Brussels, EVA bxl is raising the alarm. Together with our colleague organizations and on the initiative of the Knowledge Center Welfare, Housing and Care, we ask the FCC College for an urgent perspective and a solution for...
Read more25/02/2026
During the spring break, our Baobab students participated in the Omstaander training
At EVA bxl, we consciously invest in the development of our Baobab students. During the school vacations, they are not on the shop floor, but we use that time to strengthen them with relevant training. During the crocus vacations, our Baobab students participated in the...
Read more26/02/2026
EVA bxl on social innovation in Brussels
What do SAW-B and EVA bxl have in common? They share the same conviction: sustainable solutions are devised together with those involved, patiently and methodically. Today, this vision is taking shape in Fabruka, a new place where social solutions are devised for and with the...
Read more16/02/2026
Our first newsletter from Together for a Diploma has been launched!
Together for a Diploma is growing into a recognized movement for the right to learn. In this issue you will read about our new recognition within socio-cultural adult work, inspiring mentoring student duos and how we are strengthening talent in Brussels. You can read the...
Read more16/02/2026
Jasmine strengthens ‘Together for a Diploma’: meet our volunteer coach!
Jasmine is now the volunteer coach for Together for a Diploma, and we can’t wait to get to know her better. It is with great pleasure that she introduces herself-and we welcome her in advance! ” I am Jasmine. With Togolese roots and having lived...
Read more16/02/2026
Welcome to our new interns!
A warm wwelcome to Ilah and Daan, our two new interns in Idea & Innovation Management from the Erasmus University College in Brussels. In thenext six weeks will they join our team with fresh ideas and a creative perspective on innovation. Their assignment is very...
Read more23/01/2026
Mentor and student, stronger together
Together for a Diploma: mentoring at the heart of the solution model EVA bxl sees talent being lost every day in Brussels. People with enthusiasm, dreams and abilities who quit their education or think it’s not for them. Not because they fall short, but because...
Read more28/01/2026
EVA bxl said goodbye to a top intern: thank you Anna!
At the end of December we said goodbye to Anna, intern from third bachelor agogical sciences at the Free University of Brussels for 3 months. Not only did she go through a learning process, we also learned a lot from her. Her fresh look meant...
Read more23/01/2026
Together for a Diploma recognized as adult social-cultural work
We have something to celebrate: a new step in the development of Samen voor een Diploma! Thanks to its recognition as an operation within the Flemish decree social-cultural adult work 2026-2030, Samen voor een Diploma will grow in the coming years into a movement for...
Read more22/01/2026
A special, inclusive and inclusive 2026
EVA bxl closes 2025 and looks back with satisfaction on a year of steady growth of initiatives, many new colleagues and numerous inspiring encounters. At the same time, there was also growing concern about the further erosion of social equality and solidarity in our society....
Read more22/01/2026
From dialogue to solution: ‘Dipa’ working group develops inclusive palliative care for Brussels
EVA bxl and partners are launching a new initiative for inclusive palliative care, facilitating Brussels residents with incurable illnesses to access appropriate care in the last phase of life. The development is supported by Fabruka. The Dipa working group met one last time in December....
Read more08/12/2025
Become a mentor! Come to our information session on January 14, 2026
Build our movement “Together for a Diploma” by volunteering as a mentor! With Together for a Diploma, a movement for the right to learn, EVA bxlaims to support adults who experience barriers in higher education in obtaining a diploma that matches their talents and professional...
Read more27/11/2025
Baobab students make a difference during Reading Week!
During the Voorleesweek, our Baobab students and mentor teachers put their all into immersing preschoolers in the magic of stories. Reading aloud is not only fun, it is a powerful tool to stimulate Dutch language development – a crucial pillar within Dutch-speaking preschool education in...
Read more21/11/2025
This is how we kicked off the academic year: meeting, brainstorming, growing.
Saturday, November 15, the building of EVA bxl was buzzing! What was going on? Together for a Diploma’s FUN activity to kick off the new academic year! The purpose of the activity was for the students and mentors to get to know each other better...
Read more07/11/2025
What counts at the end of life? Your story makes the difference in Brussels
End of life in Brussels: your story matters In a city as diverse as Brussels, the end of life takes on a different meaning for everyone. But one thing is certain: the message that you are incurably ill changes everything. Yet access to palliative care...
Read more04/11/2025
Call for single parents: think about new Brussels services
Fabruka, the Brussels-based initiative factory, wants to work with single parents to develop new services that really help. Single parents often face financial stress, difficult access to housing, childcare and work, as well as social isolation. That is why we are organizing a reflection group...
Read more31/10/2025
Together against Poverty: EVA bxl presents hopeful initiatives during campaign launch Welfare in Brussels
EVA bxl was present at the launch event in Brussels of Welzijnszorg on the occasion of their campaign Together against Poverty. Several engaging speakers took the floor during a plenary moment. Later, attendees could participate in a “speed date with local heroes. Our colleagues Ilse...
Read more31/10/2025
Wanted: volunteer coach for Together for a Diploma
As a volunteer coach, you go for a varied job, with plenty of room for your own initiative, You will work towards a social goal in an entrepreneurial environment.. You coach the team of volunteers for Together for a Diploma. (SvD). These volunteers have different...
Read more23/10/2025
Diverse Palliative Care working group met
Working Group on Diverse Palliative Care (Dipa) met EVA bxl is never developing a new initiative alone. A working group of interesting partners and end users are helping to shape a diverse palliative care network, with the support of Fabruka. Brussels residents gave us inspiration...
Read more14/10/2025
What do you get when you take the best team ever on an adventure?
Our team is growing and thriving! Nothing like a day out together in the city and nature to get to know each other better. It became a day of surprises, delicious food at Bar Recyclart and then forest bathing with Marleen Crombez of Enroot in...
Read more30/04/2025
30 candles! That’s how many we get to blow out this year.
EVA bxl is 30 years old! A period of transition is winding down. Slowly it is becoming apparent where we are going and what we want to mean for the next 30 years. Over the next few months, we would like to look back with...
Read more31/10/2025
Welcome to EVA bxl, Anna!
Last week Anna started as an intern at EVA bxl. The team will take her on the road in the coming months and involve her in the various initiatives, such as Together for a Diploma, The Baobab, Divers Sensitive Palliative Care, … She is happy...
Read more20/08/2025
Two new podcasts: mentors and students look back on their journey at “Together for a Diploma”
EVA bxl interacted with mentors and students before the summer about their duo work this past school year. Two conversations that show how valuable a good match and proximity are. In episode 5, Kifayat and Louis talk candidly about their duo vfrom the very...
Read more31/10/2025
New info session – Oct. 6 – “Become a mentor at “Together for a Diploma”
Would you like to use your experience and skills as a mentor for students in higher education who experience additional barriers? Do you enjoy working with a diverse Brussels? During our information session “Become a mentor at Together for a Diploma,” you will learn how...
Read more01/09/2025
Baobab students start the school year with a new learning coach!
Marijke Melis started in mid-August as a learning coach for The Baobab. She will support kindergarten teachers in training in their journey. She is happy to introduce herself to you! ” I am Marijke, born and raised in Brussels. After several years in the commercial...
Read more27/01/2025
Do you dream of a job as a preschool teacher in Brussels?
Make your dream come true and join The Baobab team ! 💫
Read more28/05/2025
Fabruka: New project to support social innovation initiatives launched in Brussels
A new project to support social innovation initiatives is launched in Brussels Fabruka, the “Initiatives Factory, social and Brussels” is a center for the creation and structuring of social innovation projects, built around the social needs of the population, in co-construction with associations and thematic...
Read more03/07/2025
We are proud to congratulate Kimberly on her degree in Bachelor of Preschool Education!
A wonderful school year is over-happy thanks to Erasmushogeschool Brussels, our partner schools and all involved! 🎉 We are proud to congratulate Kimberly on her degree in Bachelor of Preschool Education! After 4 years Study at Erasmushogeschool Brussels and work experience at GO! Zavelberg, she...
Read more19/06/2025
How do you say goodbye?
“Keep well”, “Au revoir”, “Viszlát”, See you …? But how would you say goodbye when you are incurably ill? Because, what is a good end life for you? Tell EVA bxl during the pop-up citizen survey at the Muntpunt. Under the guidance of Fabruka, the...
Read more09/05/2025
Welcome to our new initiative developer!
Ine started this week as initiative developer “Together for a Diploma” Hi, I am Ine, enthusiastic Limburgian who ended up in Brussels during my studies, and never left. Because I fell in love with the city. Brussels has inspired me for more than 25 years....
Read more09/05/2025
Welcome to The Baobab, Lore!
An initiative developer for The Baobab started at EVA bxl. We welcome Lore and look forward to an exciting collaboration! ” Hello, I am Lore – Brussels native and pedagogue, passionate about creating developmental opportunities for young children. I am awake to the teacher shortage...
Read more06/06/2025
Welcome to Fabruka, Sofie!
Sofie starts as project coach at EVA bxl for Fabruka, the factory for social initiatives in Brussels EVA bxl joins hands with five other Brussels partners. As project coach of Fabruka Sofie will provide support in the development of socially innovative ideas. She is happy...
Read more07/04/2025
Become an Ambassador of Together for a Diploma!
As an Ambassador of Together for a Diploma, do you want to make a difference for (working) students and potential prospective students who experience barriers in higher education? Are you ready to contribute to a strong and supportive network? Sign up today as an Ambassador...
Read more10/06/2025
How do you do social innovation?
EVA bxl does this through its “5i model”: 5 phases an initiative goes through to be successful, i.e., empathize, interpret, ideate, implement, iterate and valorize. Today we are training our new EVA bxl colleagues in applying it in their innovation projects. Because for EVA bxl,...
Read more07/04/2025
Join us as a partner in the development of our new cultural-sensitive palliative care initiative.
EVA bxl wants to use the initiative culture-sensitive palliative care bridge figures in the last phase of life of people én their environment to ensure more inclusive care. On this “Day of Care,” we call attention to culturally sensitive care, including in the last phase...
Read more31/10/2025
Baobab students have started their final internship of this school year!
One preschool teacher in training already obtained an Engineering degree in Morocco. She conveyed this passion to the preschoolers during her differentiation internship within the theme of “magnets.” Another student begins her graduate internship. We wish them the best of luck!
Read more27/01/2025
INFOSESSION: Together for a Diploma
Would you like to use your experience and skills as a mentor for students in higher education? During this info session, you will learn how to make a difference in the life of an adult student(s) as a mentor. You will get tips on tutoring...
Read more31/10/2025
Narimane is now a formation officer at EVA bxl for DOE!
Our colleague Narimane has put her heart and soul into The Baobab for many years. As coach of the working students and as liaison between all partners of this initiative. Now Narimane starts a new challenge at EVA bxl. As training officer she supports the...
Read more27/01/2025
EVA bxl wishes you a sparkling 2025!
LET’S SPRANK, HOPE, PRATE, LISTEN, SUMMARY, DARE, GIVE, RECEIVE and celebrate in 2025! 2024 was a year of evaluating, deepening, inducting new colleagues, writing, inventing, testing, new challenges … and also dwelling on small and big successes! Many thanks to everyone who went out with...
Read more31/10/2025
Mentors, Together for a Diploma, receive training
Already 2 new mentors started at Together for a Diploma! Welcome Raymond and Claudine! For mentors, 3 trainings are provided: What does it mean to be a mentor at SVD Appreciative communication Study tips & tutoring. These formations allow mentors to guide (working) students.
Read more31/10/2025
Goodbye, Pascaline!
We say goodbye to Pascaline, initiative developer for the “Together for a Diploma” initiative. Pascaline gave great direction to the “Together for a Diploma” project for 3 years. Thank you Pascaline for conceiving and developing Together for a Diploma. You guided students and info sessions,...
Read more27/01/2025
WEBSITE: Culturally Sensitive Care
EVA bxl launches new interactive website culture-sensitive care 🎉 The website tells a heartwarming story from three different perspectives: the elder, the care professional and the culture-sensitive care ambassador. Curious? 👀 Click on and discover our experiences and lessons learned through the website.
Read more31/10/2025
New duo for Together for a Diploma!
For a full academic year, Ali, a medical imaging student (Odisee), and mentor Evelyn will follow an inspiring path at 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘃𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮.
Read more31/10/2025
Together for a Diploma in the press
Helping young adults with a migration background to obtain a higher education diploma, that is what vzw EVA bxl aims at with ‘Samen voor een Diploma’. This academic year, thanks to this project, twenty students will receive support from a mentor during the first year...
Read more27/01/2025
Together for a Diploma
EVA bxl develops its new project 'Together for a Diploma'. With the support of Brussels Coordination and FCC Welfare, Health and Family, EVA bxl is developing a new service over the next few years. Samen voor een Diploma is a new offer by EVA bxl vzw for talented Brussels (working) students aged 25+ (m/f/x) who are starting/following a training at a Brussels Dutch-speaking college. More specifically for a training within care or welfare.
Read more27/01/2025
PROJECT – CALICO in pictures!
Quickly discover what the CALICO project stands for by watching the video. ➤ More info? Quickly click through to the project page
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