Collaboration partners

An overview that is as comprehensive as possible
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How can you work with us?

Alone you go faster, but together you go further

It is completely ingrained in our organizational structure to cooperate with other stakeholders in all projects we do, which is completely obvious to us.

Rarely if ever will we act completely on our own without coordination with other organizations, not because we cannot, but because we are convinced that such an approach is pointless. We like to work with everyone, even with organizations where that is less obvious. From the youth perspective, you can think that cooperation with Ingrado, the industry organisation for compulsory education a passing score does not make sense, because they are opposite to us. But we don't see it that way. Not for nothing is Ingrado one of our most important cooperation partners for years and there are even more examples to mention.

Youth organizations

Adviesraad ÉigenWijsheid will not be there forever, but among others the LAKS probably will

Below, in no particular order, are the youth organizations with which we work structurally nationwide. Of course we also work with other (local) youth organizations that are not mentioned here. And it may speak for itself, but that we work together does not necessarily mean that we agree or use the same method.

LAKS
An association for students in the VO.

JongPIT
Advocacy organisation for young people with a disability and/or physical or mental illness.

Voice of the VSO student
Advocacy organisation for secondary special education students.

LBVSO / LsBX
Special education student advocacy organisation, with attention to all students with support needs and home sitters.

ExpEx
Advocacy organisation for the improvement of youth care based on experiential expertise.

National organizations

A selection of our other structural cooperation partners

Below, in no particular order, are the organisations with which we cooperate structurally nationwide. Of course, we also work with other (local) organisations that are not mentioned here. And it may speak for itself, but that we work together does not necessarily mean that we agree or use the same method.

Ingrado Industry association for compulsory education officer and knowledge Center for absenteeism and school attendance.

Fitting The Support Point knowledge and advice center that supports educational boards and partnerships in the implementation of appropriate education.

Netherlands Youth Institute (NJi National Knowledge Center for issues of youth, upbringing and growing up.

Overarching Network Partnerships Platform for networking and knowledge sharing between appropriate education partnerships.

Number 5 foundation social organization that works against poverty, debt and social exclusion.

Each (in) Network Organization of and for people with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities or chronic illness.

Parents & Education National Information and advice point for parents with children in education.

Balance National Association for parents of children with learning or behavioral problems (such as ADHD and autism).

Stichting Onderwijsconsulenten independent organization that advises and mediates in problems surrounding the placement of children with additional support needs.

Stichting Onderwijsgeschillen Independent Commission for the consideration of complaints, disputes and objections in education.

VO Council Sector Organization and Employers ' Association for secondary education.

Po Council Sector Organization and Employers ' Association for primary education.

Sectoral Council GO advocate and knowledge platform for specialized education.

Knowledge Network public organization for education and ICT that helps schools with professional and safe digital education.

VNG (Association of Dutch municipalities) advocacy and platform for all Dutch municipalities.

Behavioral work knowledge and network organization that supports schools and municipalities in preventing home sitters.

NCJ National knowledge and Innovation Center for youth health care (JGZ).

AJN scientific and professional association for Youth Doctors.

Carefree Going To School Foundation that is committed to a carefree school time for children with a chronic illness or condition.

Movision National Knowledge Institute for the social domain and social issues.

Network

Network groups in which we participate or participated structurally

Below, in no particular order, are the networks in which we cooperate structurally nationwide. Of course, we also work together within other (local) networks that are not mentioned here. And it may speak for itself, but that we work together does not necessarily mean that we agree or use the same method.

School Attendance Knowledge Network
Platform aimed at increasing knowledge about promoting school attendance and preventing absenteeism.

Network With Different Eyes
Coalition that strengthens the cooperation between education, care and Youth Aid for optimal development of the child.

The Initiative Collective
Partnership of innovative education and care initiatives for children who fall outside the regular system.

NJR
Umbrella organization of youth organizations that let the voice of youth be heard in policy and society.

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National consultative body of key organizations (including OCW, Ingrado, NJI, NCJ, VNG, ONSwv) that work together at a policy and strategic level to reduce school absenteeism, prevent homesickness and improve the connection between education and care.

Ministries

Ministries we have worked with so far

Ministry of Education, Culture and Science


Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport


Ministry of Social Affairs and employment


Ministry of Justice and security


Ministry of Finance


Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations

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Political Parties

We are politically neutral, but like to think along

We have given advice to almost all national political parties and also like to think along at the local level. As a foundation, we are strictly politically neutral: we do not distinguish between parties or politicians. In addition, we always act transparently on assignments for representatives of the people, political parties and government officials.

Our board members, volunteers and employees are given full scope for their own political preferences and activities, provided they communicate clearly and publicly about this where possible. Within our organization, we consciously strive for a broad reflection of the Dutch electorate. We strongly believe in political pluralism, something we have unfortunately too often missed with similar organisations.

When will we not work together?

Only in a few cases will we not be open to cooperation

Cooperation is always the priority for us, in everything we do we try to involve other organizations, including youth organizations.

Nevertheless, there can sometimes be reasons why we do not engage in collaborations, for example when the organization in question clearly has a profit motive and we cannot properly account for the influence this has on the implementation of the project.

Also, in principle, we will not enter into structural partnerships with organizations abroad. Occasional advice is possible, but we receive subsidies to tackle the home-sitting problem in the Netherlands, not worldwide.

What others say about

Adviesraad ÉigenWijsheid

Henrie Mastwijk
Henrie MastwijkProject Manager Ingrado
At our first online meeting, the young people of Stichting Eigenwijsheid probably expected a strict compulsory education officer. The opposite turned out to be true: we found each other directly in the frustrations about the system and the desire to modernize the law. ​What makes this advisory board unique is that they always play on the ball and never on the man. They understand the complex world of the home sitter and the embarrassment of Education. Without blaming, they bring hope and practical ideas about how it can be done. Especially invite them for an inspiring session, just make an appointment half an hour earlier, then they will definitely be on time!
Chaja Deen
Chaja DeenExpert pedagogical basis, Education-Youth Policy at the NJI
Through the Knowledge Network school attendance I regularly work together with the Advisory Board Egenwijsheid. What I find special is how the advisory board makes their voice heard again and again, even when it is outside their own comfort zone. They even do it internationally. As a matter of course, they were part of the Dutch delegation in New Orleans and they brought the youth perspective to the attention. It is precisely this involvement, authenticity and commitment that make their contribution so valuable for Policy, Research and practice.
Tim van den Berg
Tim van den BergPolicy officer OCW
In 2023, I got to know the driven young people of Advisory Board Egenwijsheid for the first time. Since then, a pleasant cooperation has developed. The young people are professional, act as equal interlocutors and make a valuable contribution from experience expertise and the young people's perspective! They can do this well and build a bridge between the world of young people from their background and policy. They do this by thinking along nationally and regionally and staying in constant contact with their young people. Their contribution ensures that policies are not only developed for young people, but are also shaped and supported by and by young people. That's super valuable!
Mariëlle Paul
Mariëlle PaulFormer administrator
By giving young people who are stuck in education a voice, the Eigenwijsheid advisory board helps policymakers and administrators to develop appropriate solutions. I found it very valuable and pleasant to work with the enthusiastic board members, employees and volunteers of the advisory board. They use their own experiences to make a concrete contribution to better policy and education for (home-based) young people. An incredible amount of respect for the decisiveness and vulnerability that they demonstrate!
Vincent Fafianie
Vincent FafianieSenior advisor education-youth at the NJI
The young people of the Eigenwijsheid advisory board contribute their experiences in a powerful and nuanced way. Their experience gives depth to conversations and workshops, inspires new insights and helps us make better choices. Their voice is indispensable if we really want to connect with what young people need.
Laurentien van Oranje
Laurentien van OranjePrincess, co-founder and director Number 5 Foundation
It is an incredible privilege to listen to you. You are incredibly connecting and therefore very effective. Above all, keep looking for the sharpness and naming the uncomfortable truth.
Marianne Wammes-Peek
Marianne Wammes-PeekDirector of Samenwerkingsverband (primary education) and board member of ONSwv
It is very special, but above all necessary, how the young people of Advisory Board Egenwijsheid interpret the voice of the (home-sitting) young people at many tables and at meetings. They also use their own experiences to make a positive contribution to the policy regarding necessary improvements in the (education) system.
Ruerdtsje Halbertsma
Ruerdtsje HalbertsmaSteunpunt Onderwijs Noord
Sometimes you look in the wrong direction with the best of intentions. The young people of Adviesraad Eigenwijsheid show me again and again how important it is to really listen and see young people. Their stories are honest, sometimes confrontational and make me think. We don't have to know everything or always have the right answer. It is precisely by searching together for what is needed that space is created. Do not think for young people, but with them. For me, this is the power of wisdom.
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