Stories

Our stories from the field illustrate how, together, we can make a difference.

Stories
Inspiring engagement!

‘South-South’ cooperation to provide better help for street children

Europe and International

“We are proposing a programme to humanise the street.”
Hermann Jesse Hessou
Beninese clinical psychologist

The experience that led to the role of liaison officer in Africa

Europe and International

"You need integrity and curiosity."
Deogratias Niyonkuru
Winner of the 2015 KBF Africa Prize, and inspiration for the liaison officer role
Slaapkwaliteit dementie

Soft sound improves sleep quality in dementia

"On the one hand, poor sleep leads to additional problems for patients, which also affects their caregivers, often resulting in institutionalisation. On the other hand, we wonder whether poor-quality deep sleep could worsen the disease or perhaps even contribute to its development."
Prof. Dr. Maarten Van Den Bossche
KU Leuven