18 May 2026
The recent commotion about DigiD and the hosting at Solvinity reveals something painful: our digital dependence on external parties is a geopolitical risk. But while The Hague is debating data servers and procurement rules, in the shadows a scenario with potentially much greater implications for our sovereignty is emerging. What if there are simply no Dutch banks? Colleagues David van Overbeek, Cor van Beuningen and Kees Buitendijk wrote an opinion piece. Published today in the Volkskrant.
13 May 2026
FOR organises an annual election for projects contributing to a positive development in society. This year's focus is: 'FOR Bridge builders. The image-election 2026 offers a stage and an impetus to initiatives that bring people and perspectives closer together. Together with De Bruggenbouwers do Socires along with the proposal 'Bridges to each other'
29 April 2026
On the occasion of our 25th anniversary, ZINCentraal made this introduction film about Socires.
29 April 2026
On Friday April 10th held Socires her 25th anniversary symposium entitled "Why, society?" Prof. Talja Blokland and Prof. Lisa Herzog were guests and stressed the importance of everyday democracy - which forms on the street and on the workplace. Is this the first place where mutual trust and tolerance can be restored?
23 April 2026
Today, the Hague Youth Aid Region invests in Socires in new thinking power from the ambition to strengthen youth care by transcending it. This at the Conference of 23 April of the Hague Youth Aid Countries. The focus is on growing up and raising. Socires adds extra with an essay and a plea to stimulate And encouragement of aldermen and other directors, called 'benders: send!' An introduction to this essay appeared today at home administration. en
21 April 2026
With the closure of hundreds of church buildings, the hypernervous society loses special places of reflection and silence. But if church communities can't maintain them, and the government doesn't take on that task, then who does? In collaboration with Lia Hol (Friendly Netherlands), Anique de Kruijf (Museum Catherijneconvent) and Jan Martijn Abrahamse (Christian Hogeschool Ede), colleagues Ward Huetink and Ellen Klaver wrote an opinion contribution on this subject, partly in connection with the Ipsos research Holiness in the Environment.
20 April 2026
Recently the spring issue of the Christian Democratic Recognitions of the CDA's Scientific Institute was published, with the theme 'Democratic Ethos'. Director Socires Kees Buitendijk wrote the final article. What if the anti-democratic revolt also gets its feet (even more) in the Netherlands? How likely is that? And (how) can we prevent that?
2 April 2026
Although the Netherlands is rapidly debilitating, the need for meaning, rest and connection does not disappear. It's moving. This is demonstrated by a national survey of . . . . . . . . . . . . Socires, Vrijezinen Nederland, Museum Catharijneconvent and the Lectorate Theology of the Christian University of Ede (CHE). 1,517 Dutch people aged 18 and over participated in the study.
1 April 2026
The transformation of public libraries is impressive: In two decades they have changed from quiet lending centres to indispensable places for meeting, learning and social engagement. What's behind this success? Colleagues Ronald and David wrote an article about it. It was published on the social issues website. en
27 March 2026
What keeps a society alive and together? What makes sense and the feeling of belonging to something? What does this time actually require of us? Our new short documentary film Fire: About meaningful life starts from these questions and shows various initiatives. From carts that have come into action from what they lack or what touches them. They saw emptiness, injustice or loss and decided to do something about it.