THE HAGUE - The Oranje Fonds is again looking for special projects that have a chance of winning an Apple of Orange 2021. This year the theme is Mental Strength and the prizes are devoted to projects that ensure that people who do not have it easy mentally, can feel better again.

Projects that use volunteers to support people with metal complaints have a chance of winning an Appeltje van Oranje this year. They can register until November 7 via oranjefonds.nl/appeltjes. Three initiatives will receive an Apple of Orange from Queen Máxima in May.

Sandra Jetten, director Oranje Fonds: “When people are struggling with mental problems, it is enormously valuable if there is someone who involves them in society. Someone who is not a professional healthcare provider. Where they receive their support from, which helps them to overcome obstacles and take a step further. This way these people can feel that they can be themselves and that there are others who are there for them. We cordially invite all social initiatives that make this possible to register for the Appeltjes van Oranje 2021.”

The Appeltjes van Oranje are awarded annually to three initiatives that successfully connect different groups of people or that ensure that people participate in society again. All winners of an Appeltje van Oranje receive a bronze statue, made by Princess Beatrix, and a cash prize of 15,000 euros.