Former Olympic boxer Abdel Wahhabi teaches vulnerable youth in Genk how to box
“Turn your neighbourhood into a warm environment for all. Meet one another, talk to each other and try to involve everyone.”
The story of Abdel Wahhabi, a Belgian olympic boxer is the latest feature of a series of stories produced by our Belgian member in Flanders, VVH. 'Proud of my roots' has been compiling very human and touching stories of popular and inspiring Flemish sportsmen, musicians, actors, religious leaders, journalists, doctors, lawyers, CEOs and more. Our communication colleague at VVH, Els Matthysen brings all 'Proud of my roots' stories and photography to life in the Fundamenten magazine. She also tells us that she would be very curious to hear the stories of celebrities from different corners of Europe. So are we.
Le logement social: un véritable terrain d'innovation
Housing Europe's very first podcast in French puts la Société Wallonne du Logement in the spotlight
Social housing is often considered to be a laboratory where social and environmental innovation is taking place. This podcast which will bring us just a few kilometres from Housing Europe's headquarters will prove this.
The famous tenant democracy in Denmark depicted in a new #BuildingCommunities episode
Watch 'Social housing to unite communities' produced by BBC StoryWorks
Representing thousands of individuals across social housing, Danish non-profit housing association DAB helps to bring together communities and develop tenant democracy by listening to their residents and celebrating common interests.