1. NLdoet: enabling citizens

2. Oranje Fonds: enabling civil service Independent from government, independent from politics, but closely working together, patronized by the King and the Queen. Active citizens, connected to local communities, fulfilling social objectives, enabled by an open minded state policy.

3. What is NLdoet: enabling citizens The biggest volunteer event in the Netherlands and the Caribean part of the Kingdom Every third weekend of March Over 7.600 projects at social initiatives and more then 300.000 volunteers 2015 was the 11 th edition of this event

4. Enabling local communities: Keys to success Local communities define their own needs Non-obligatory approach: one day of volunteer work is enough Feel free to return Enable volunteers to join with their social groups: colleagues, friends, clubs

5. Enabling local communities: Keys to success Volunteer work could be anything From cleaning to painting From washing a guidedog for the blind to giving handicapped people a creative afternoon Plenty of T-shirts, liters of coffee and lots of good humour Be prepared!

6. Results from 10 years NLdoet: enabling volunteerwork From 500 projects in 2005 to 7.600 projects in 2015, in total more than 47.000 projects Over 1.8 million volunteers participated in 10 years Every year members of the Royal Family, politicians and other VIP’s participated Very good coverage in the media (TV, radio, internet, social media and newspapers)

7. Good luck Bulgaria with the DDD/Den na Dobrite Dela!