THE HAGUE - The Oranje Fonds is looking for successful neighborhood initiatives for the Appeltjes van Oranje 2023 in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. This year's theme is 'Neighborhood Bridge Builders'.
The theme was chosen to allow residents to connect with each other through neighborhood initiatives. The submitted neighborhood ideas have a chance to win one of the three Apples of Orange. These will be awarded for the 21st time this year. The fund says that organizations can register via the website for a chance to win the cash prize. The Apples of Orange are awarded in October by Queen Maxima.
The Oranje Fonds is committed to a society in which people care for each other and feel connected. “Connectedness is crucial for an engaged society,” says the fund. According to the organization, social ties in neighborhoods act as a safety net and the basis for problems such as loneliness, poverty and social division.