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Oranje Fonds kicks off its

search for the Appeltjes van

Oranje winners for 2021

of an Appeltje van Oranje
Being yourself receive a bronze statuette,
Sandra Jetten, president of made by Princess Beatrix,
the Oranje Fonds: “When- and a cash prize of 15,000
ever people are dealing euros. Every year, Queen
with mental problems, it Máxima awards the prizes.
is extremely valuable for Every fifth anniversary, King
them to have someone Willem-Alexander is the
who involves them in soci- one to present the awards.
ety. Someone who is not
a professional caregiver. Oranje Fonds
Someone who supports The Oranje Fonds builds
them, who helps them to towards a more socially re-
overcome obstacles and to sponsible, inclusive society,
move forward in life. These where people look out for
people then get the feel- each other. That is why it
ing they are allowed to be mobilizes, empowers and
UTRECHT, NETHERLANDS — oranjefonds.nl/appeltjes. der, or you’re having panic themselves and that some- supports as many people
Today, the Oranje Fonds In May, three initiatives will attacks. These issues may one is looking out for them. and organizations as pos-
kicks off its search for ex- receive an Appeltje van be temporary, or maybe We kindly invite all social ini- sible, that make sure no
ceptional projects that are Oranje from the hands of you’ll have to deal with tiatives through which this one is on their own within
eligible for an Appeltje van Queen Máxima. them your entire life. Men- is made possible to submit society. The support is giv-
Oranje 2021. This year’s tal problems arise for a va- their entry for the Appeltjes en in the form of inspira-
theme is ‘Mental Strength’, It could happen to any- riety of reasons and affect van Oranje 2021.” tion, advice, expertise and
and the prizes are cen- one; not being able to all walks of life. Fortunately, funds. The lotteries Natio-
tered on projects aimed at fully participate in society there are many projects The prizes nale Postcode Loterij and
improving the state of mind because of mental health within our Kingdom that The Appeltjes van Oranje Nederlandse Loterij, Friends
of people who are having issues. Maybe because aim to support and guide are awarded annually to and the corporate sec-
mental difficulties. Applica- you feel depressed, have these people with the help three initiatives that suc- tor, among others, enable
tions may be submitted un- an eating disorder or an of volunteers, so that they cessfully connect different the Fonds to keep doing
til November 7th, through obsessive-compulsive disor- can participate in our soci- groups of people, or that its work. King Willem-Alex-
ety. This year, these projects contribute to people be- ander and Queen Máxi-
are eligible to be awarded ing able to participate in ma are the patrons of the
an Appeltje van Oranje. society again. All winners Oranje Fonds.q