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Laura Geerts • October 6, 2022

Tackling the energy crisis: 9 ways local councils turned to the Hoplr neighbourhoods

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"Sleepwalking from crisis to crisis," Christophe Peeters, president of the Social Services Council of Ghent, wrote in this article from De Standaard.First the pandemic. T... Read more
Laura Geerts •

From crisis communication to volunteering: 38 municipalities called on the Hoplr neighbourhood

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What has been happening in Ukraine affects everyone. Councils and communities everywhere are making massive efforts to provide relief. Many local councils were suddenly given new m... Read more
Laura Geerts • September 29, 2022

Matching people who need help with those who offer help with Hoplr

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It may be hard to admit; but everyone needs a little help or company now and then. At the same time, both our database and research show that an astounding number of people is actu... Read more
Laura Geerts • March 31, 2022

Informal community care and longer independent living with Hoplr

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It’s most seniors’ desire to live in their own homes for as long as possible. But living independently doesn’t mean ‘not needing help’. It means finding the help that all... Read more
Laura Geerts • February 2, 2022

Volunteering: Five reasons why a smart volunteering programme is neighbourhood-oriented

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Many residents are willing and able to help the vulnerable members of their community. Local governments and organisations offer support and structure in the form of volunteering p... Read more
Laura Geerts • July 9, 2021

Case study: City of Deinze supports community development and caring neighbourhoods with Hoplr

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About one year after the city-wide launch of Hoplr in Deinze, 3,772 households (22.6%) have registered. Uniquely, this government's Service Dashboard is managed by the Local Commu... Read more
Laura Geerts • December 27, 2020

From local community to an inclusive and caring neighbourhood with Hoplr

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Private neighbourhood networks encourage involvement and primary care within the local community. In addition, community workers can use Hoplr to support their field work. This wa... Read more
Laura Geerts • November 13, 2020

Hoplr connects help offers and requests through new neighbourhood help functionalities

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In a caring neighbourhood, residents can count on each other for small - and sometimes larger - help requests. The neighbourhood is an important link within a person's care net... Read more
Jennick Scheerlinck • June 21, 2020

Digital network Hoplr for local governments: social inclusion and citizen participation

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Hoplr for the local community How does Hoplr work?What is Hoplr used for?Hoplr platform for local governments The social impact of HoplrWhy is local community building important? ... Read more
Laura Geerts • March 22, 2020

ACTION PLAN – accelerated rollout of digital neighbourhood network Hoplr during corona crisis: how and why?

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These last couple of days, we have received numerous requests to enable an accelerated rollout of our digital neighbourhood network. Both new as well as local governments that had... Read more
Laura Geerts • March 14, 2020

Together against corona: inspiration and heartening actions from Hoplr neighbours

4 minutes read
As said by alderwoman of Hasselt Lies Jans in an article about Hoplr, Corona and the associated measures taken by the government (social distancing in particular) have resulted in... Read more
Laura Geerts • February 4, 2020

Trailblazer municipality Olen enhances local community feeling

4 minutes read
Olen was one of the very first municipalities to get started with our Service Dashboard, back in 2017. Their goal was to connect citizens, and enhance the local community feeling.... Read more
Laura Geerts • January 14, 2020

Digitally stimulate community care with Hoplr: 10 practical tips

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Community care: someone’s role in the local community greatly impacts their wellbeing. As a community worker or other social profile within the government, you’re probably ... Read more
Laura Geerts • February 28, 2019

Socialisation of care: local community as a key player

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The healthcare sector is under immense pressure. In May 2018, more than 14,000 Flemish adults with disabilities were waiting on a budget to finance their care. At the same time, S... Read more

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