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Caring Neighbourhoods - A warm place to belong

Vlaamse overheid
Mei 2024
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In a world that moves faster, grows more digital and feels busier by the day, real connection can slip through the cracks. Especially for those who already face challenges or lack a strong support network. That’s why the Flemish Government’s Department of Care launched Caring Neighbourhoods. And trust us, this is anything but standard policy. It’s about what truly matters: the street, the block, the community. Where small encounters and a strong social fabric can mean more than we often realise.
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Our approach

Medialife had the honour of following this heartwarming project closely for two years. We immersed ourselves in 10 Caring Neighbourhoods, spoke with over thirty experts and listened to residents who each brought their own stories and talents to the table. From diversity to loneliness, from public space to citizens as experts by experience, every theme found its place in our reports. We didn’t focus on what’s broken, but on the strength already present in the neighbourhood. Because together, we’re always more than the sum of our parts.

Our impact

These reports make the potential of Caring Neighbourhoods visible and tangible. They show how simple, local initiatives can truly impact wellbeing and connection. Through relatable stories, honest interviews and a visual style that radiates warmth, we created something that doesn’t just inspire, it invites action. Medialife helps the Department of Care share a story that concerns us all. And one that deserves to be heard.

Een grote groepsfoto met camera's, microfoons en lichtapparatuur filmt een tafelscène met een hond en verschillende acteurs in een industrieel interieur.
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Teamwork

This project was realised in collaboration with these partners.

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