Thousands of people have already joined HOPE XXL. They respond to the manifesto, meet us at live events and support our aim of going to the United Nations. But HOPE XXL can also count on the support of numerous prominent Dutch persons, including writers, former ministers and business leaders. They endorse the Liemers List and support us in our work.
Find out here who joined our council of recommendation and what they are saying about HOPE XXL.
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| Jan Terlouw - Former Minister, author |
| "Amazing to see how much HOPE XXL has achieved so far" |
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| Freek de Jonge - Renowned Dutch performer and idealist |
| "HOPE XXL can actually succeed!" |
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| Bert Koenders - Former Minister for Development Cooperation |
| "All points are excellently formulated." |
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| Jan Pronk - Former Minister for Development Cooperation |
| "It is inspiring to see that such a successful project started with ten young people." |
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| Louise Fresco - Professor of the foundations of sustainable development in an international context |
| "There is a strong need for a new perspective on sustainability." |
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| Alexander Rinnooij Kan - President, Social and Economic Council of The Netherlands |
| "I am deeply impressed by HOPE XXL and the Liemers List." |
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| Herman van Veen - Artist |
| "HOPE XXL triggers curiosity." |
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| Antoine Bodar - Priest |
| "HOPE XXL gives me faith" |
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| Ruud Lubbers - Former Prime Minister |
| "I wish anyone a joyous celebration of life." |
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| Roué Verveer - Artist and performer |
| "HOPE XXL has achieved a truly universal manifesto!" |
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| Geert-Jan Knoops - Lawyer |
| "I am happy to join the Council of Recommendation." |
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| Jan Peter Balkenende - Former Prime Minister of the Netherlands (2002-2010) |
| "Current times are confusing. More than ever we need a sustainable view on the future, civic engagement, a spirit of responsibility and a positive approach. That's why I support HOPE XXL" |
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| Guusje ter Horst - Member of the Dutch Senate and former minister. |
| "I am very enthusiastic about your ambition." |
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| Jan Bouke Wijbrandi - Director, UNICEF The Netherlands |
| "UNICEF supports HOPE XXL in its focus on child rights" |
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| Gerrit Zalm - CEO ABN Amro Bank, former finance minister |
| "I am convinced that every person is susceptible to reason. HOPE XXL encourages young people to form and to share their own vision on this." |
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| Bettine Vriesekoop - Journalist |
| "Beyond cultural differences, there is a human being that is universal" |
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| Wim Kok - Former Prime Minister of the Netherlands (1994-2002) |
| "HOPE XXL wants to build a solid bridge between young and old generations. With experience and knowledge of yesterday and the spirit of today, work towards a more humane society! Everyone should gather around that goal. They have my support! " |
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| Dries van Agt - Former prime minister of The Netherlands |
| "Earth is a miracle, but humankind uses and abuses this wonder that was lent to us. I wish for HOPE XXL to put an end to this threat to the livability of our planet. " |
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| Atzo Nicolai - President Royal DSM |
| "We can only solve the world's main challenges together. It is fantastic to see that these young ambitious people are contributing to that. " |
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| Bercan Gunel - CEO Woman Capital |
| "It's absolutely refreshing that HOPE XXL takes a universal perspective. This makes barriers, boundaries and limitations disappear. I believe that HOPE XXl will achieve the dream!" |
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| Leo Bormans - Author of the World Book of Happiness |
| "Optimists are happier, have happier children and live longer! To me, HOPE XXL is full of optimism!" |
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| Hans Wiegel - Politician, Former Deputy Prime Minister |
| "I am touched by this remarkable story." |
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| Ruud Koornstra - Entrepreneur |
| "A sustainable world can be achieved" |
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| Prof. Dr. Maarten van Rossem - Historian |
| "It is high time for a counterweight to cynicism in the Netherlands." |
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| Elco Brinkman - President, Dutch Construction and Infrastructure Federation |
| "HOPE XXL builds on existing structures and adds unique insights." |
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| Herman Wijffels - Economist, politician and Professor of Sustainability and Social Change |
| "HOPE XXL offers a helicopter view on society." |
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| Petra Stienen - Publicist and former diplomat |
| "I am looking forward to discussing the Liemers List with the young people of HOPE XXL." |
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| Willem Post - International advisor, Clingendael Institute for International Relations |
| "HOPE XXL can be of help to President Obama in achieving global change!" |
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| Kirsten van den Hul - Un women's representative |
| "Great initiative!" |
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| Prof. Dr. Arnold Heertje - Professor emeritus in economics |
| "I said to the Founders: great plan. Start working on it right now!" |
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| Kars Veling - Former parliamentary party leader, ChristianUnion |
| "HOPE XXL is exemplary for thinking outside the box." |
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| Pieter Winsemius - Former Minister, Council member of the Scientific Council for Government Policy |
| "HOPE XXL is a remarkably sympathetic concept." |
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| Hanna Verboom - Actress |
| "I believe in the People's Partnership." |
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| Anniek Mauser - Head of Sustainability Unilever Benelux |
| "HOPE XXL soon caught my attention." |
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| Jan Schinkelshoek - Former member of Parliament |
| "HOPE XXL inspires and motivates." |
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| Jan Jaap van der Wal - Performer and TV personality |
| "I am happy to support young talent in their endeavours." |
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| Ad Melkert - Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General |
| "I support HOPE XXL in their goal of going to the United Nations." |
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| Jan Jonker - Professor Corporate Social Responsibility |
| "Sustainable development is the key to our future!" |
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| Robbert Dijkgraaf - President, Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences |
| "I am impressed by the success HOPE XXL has achieved." |
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| Henk Zomerdijk - Mayor of Duiven municipality |
| "It is wonderful that HOPE XXL started in Duiven!" |
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| Theodor Brauer - Mayor of the municipality of Kleve, Germany |
| "Internationally, HOPE XXL has a lot to offer." |
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| Jan de Ruiter - Mayor of the municipality of Zevenaar, The Netherlands |
| "The meeting in Zevenaar was an impressive experience." |
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