Utrecht in Dialoog

Dialogue House: Light up 2020
2020-12-02 19:30 - 21:30, 2021-02-03 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/Amsterdam) | Zoom, Utrecht, Nederland
In the Dialogue House, experienced dialogue facilitators, those who are just beginning, and real enthusiasts practice guiding online dialogues, difficult situations and new themes to move forward together. You can also join us to get acquainted and participate, or if you want to research or discuss a theme. The event takes place online every first Wednesday of the month from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Walk-in to the explanation of how Zoom works starts at 7 pm. It is also possible to have an informal chat about it. If you register via the red button, you can also indicate the options you prefer. You will receive a link which you can use to log in to an Online Zoom session. If a live meeting is possible, you can also come by Maliebaan 45. Registration is required.
Light up 2020
In this dialogue house, we shed light on a turbulent dialogue year, a new dialogue manual, instructional videos and manuals. And we prepare for upcoming light festivals and dialogues.
Tentative Programme
7 pm: Zoom room open and (online) walk-in
7.30 pm: introduction, review and wishes
8:00 pm: work in groups
9.15 pm: sharing output and insights
9.30 pm: preview and informal discussion
Dialogue House Maliebaan 45

Dialogue House Maliebaan 45 is a meeting place for people with a passion for dialogue. For people who want to enter into a dialogue with each other under the guidance of expert facilitators, explore a theme in dialogue form, try out something new, discuss an idea or simply want to relax and join. Do you want to explore a theme, try something new, facilitate a table, do you have an idea or do you just wish to participate? Do you have any preferences? Do you only want to talk to women, young people or men? Would you like a table in English? Would you like to arrange or facilitate a table yourself? Or do you want something completely different? Register or send an email to info@utrechtindialoog.nl.
The Dialogue House is part of the Dialogue Training Center >>>

Online: Reshaping our Rights and Freedom
2020-12-10 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom, Utrecht, Nederland
What effect has the corona crisis had on your experience of rights and freedom? Share your experiences and listen to others! Online via Zoom.

How were our fundamental rights ensured, protected or even reduced in the process of fighting the coronavirus? The crisis has reminded how vital our fundamental rights are, such as the right to mobility, protest and information. We couldn’t leave our homes, go to work or gather in public places as the governments restricted all activities. Moreover, the discussion towards personal privacy increased as governments are developing technologies for tracking and monitoring the spread of the virus.
Have you felt like your civil rights were violated during the crisis? Have you discovered alternative ways of accessing your rights to education, demonstration and healthcare? Can these newly found alternatives become your new normal? For example, how did you experience reaching to medical assistance during the crisis? Do you now value certain rights more than before?
In this dialogue session, we will focus on our experiences regarding rights and freedoms, which ones to keep and which ones to leave behind. So, join us on 10 December and share your experiences!
Emerging Stronger from the Crisis
Corona crisis has suddenly changed many things in our lives; we had to continue our work or studies from home, perhaps lost our jobs and weren’t allowed to see our family and friends. Since June, our lives started adjusting to a ‘new normal’. How did you experience the crisis? What changed in your daily lives? Are your views and values changing somehow? Which of these changes do you wish to maintain moving forward, and how can you make that happen?
This dialogue is part of the series Emerging Stronger from the Crisis >>>
Important notes

This event will start at 19:30 until 22:00.
Online dialogues will be held via Zoom.

What is a dialogue?

A dialogue is a conversation in which free exchange of thoughts and ideas take place leading to new perspectives and insights. It is a collective way of sense-making based upon real listening and speaking from your heart.
More on what a dialogue is >>>

This dialogue is part of the series Emerging Stronger from the Crisis and is organized in partnership with the Kargadoor. The series is part of the project Online Erbij Horen in Crisistijd (in Dutch).

Blended DialogueLab
2020-12-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Grytte, Maliebaan 45, Utrecht, 3581CD
At the DialogueLab actively involved parties, partners and volunteers of Utrecht in Dialogue make events together. Every third Tuesday evening of the month we meet at Maliebaan45. You can also join the DialogueLab online via Zoom.
Please note: this DialoogLab may be online due to the corona measures. This will be announced in due course.
After the basic workshop Organizing Dialogue you can work with more experienced volunteers / stakeholders every month on organizing and communicating dialogue meetings in your organization, neighborhood, school, sports club or living area. You learn with and from each other how to organize a (neighborhood) dialogue, make flyers, place events on the website and social media, how to recruit participants, etc. Your buddies and partners are also very welcome!
Program
19:00 Zoom space open, (online) walk-in
19:30 Welcome and introduction
– Highlights last period
– Wishes and possibilities for the future
– Inventory questions / wishes and work:
– design meeting / series (with regular participants)
– communication and recruitment: online, flyers, social media, newsletters
– further increase revenues / impact: posts, (video) interviews, publications
– special projects: Neighborhood Dialogues, Erbij Horen, Youth Dialogues,
20:00 Get started in groups and / or follow instruction workshop
– introduction to dialogue in Utrecht
– dialogue organization and design
– online mail and social media
– web editing and newsletters
21:30 Share revenue and follow-up appointments
22:00 End
For whom?
Do you want to (help) organize a dialogue, design and shape a dialogue (series) with others? Do you want to help with communication and recruitment of participants? Are you good at writing (web) texts? Do you like to make videos, photos or other images? Do you want to mean something, give back to society, but do not yet know how? You are very welcome!
Learn with and from each other
We work according to the principles of the valuing approach. We learn from positive experiences and use the power of our dreams to move forward. We make a sketch, design the structure of the dialogue and agreements on implementation: who picks up what and what else is needed.
More
Organizing dialogue
Manual Table Organizers Utrecht in Dialogue (2016)
Manual Netherlands in Dialogue (2016)
Materials for organizers

Online: Dialogue of light
2020-12-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom, Utrecht, Nederland
In the dark month December, which has the shortest day, we are organizing a dialogue on light to lighten up these dark days.
What do you think of when you think of light? Party lights, rituals with light? What does that mean to you? What do you experience as light, what is it that illuminates, what makes it lighter? And what do you do to see light or to bring light to something? To bring yourself into the light or enlighten others? What do you long for? Are you curious about the experiences and desires of others? About how others become enlightened?
Please note: due to the corona measures the Neude Library is closed, therefore this dialogue will be held online.
What is a dialogue?
In a dialogue, you can share your experiences and dreams in an open and in-depth conversation. At the end of the evening, you go home with new insights and beautiful stories from those who will join you at your table. A dialogue is a conversation between different people, in which a free exchange of ideas takes place, which leads to new insights for those involved. Characteristically, meanings arise that could not have been arrived at without dialogue. True listening is the basis for this.

Programme
19.00: welcome, introduction of the theme
19:15: dialogue
20.45: feedback and discussion
21.00: end
How does a dialogue work?
You enter into a conversation with a group of six to eight people. You explore a theme and exchange experiences, dreams and possibilities. A trained dialogue facilitator guides the conversation and ensures that everyone listens to each other and gets their turn. A dialogue lasts about two hours and consists of the following phases: getting acquainted, exchanging experiences, sharing dreams and what can you do.
What is a dialogue>>>

Looking forward to a new year
2021-01-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom, Utrecht, Nederland
In the first Dialogue House of 2021, we set our sights on the new year with all active people, interns, volunteers, partners, ambassadors and other stakeholders of Utrecht in Dialogue. We look back on meaningful dialogue experiences of the past year and lay the foundation for a new dialogue year with the theme Meaning. What is really valuable this year and how do we know that? What is our intention, what are we going to mean to each other, the city and everyone. And then what do we have to do?
Program
19.00 Walk-in and welcome, help with Zoom if needed
19.30 Getting to know each other, looking back and future wishes
20:00 Making plans in groups
21.45 Sharing harvest and next steps
22.00 End

Dialogue House
The Dialogue House at Maliebaan 45 is a gathering place for people who are passionate about dialogue. Who want to enjoy conversation with others under the guidance of trained dialogue facilitators. Who will explore particular themes in a dialogue form, learn about new topics, or join the conversation. Would you like to test out a theme, try something unfamiliar, facilitate a dialogue, or take a seat at the table? Sign up online, or send an email to info@utrechtindialoog.nl.
The Dialogue House is part of the Knowledge Center for dialogue >>>

Creative in Lockdown
2021-01-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom, Utrecht, Nederland
What do your days look like when in lockdown? Do you have a new hobby or creative ways to stay in touch with your loved ones? How do you make sure that not all days are the same and that you keep going? Share your experiences and listen to those of others during this online dialogue. Everyone is welcome! You can register via the red button.
Creative in lockdown

Since the October last year, the Netherlands has gradually gone into lockdown again. Currently, only essential shops are open, we have to limit our social contacts, and the advice given is to stay indoors as much as possible. What are your days at home like? How do you ensure that not all days are alike? How do you keep going? How do you prevent boredom? All changes can be accompanied by tensions and emotions that you may not have experienced before or with new creative discoveries that you make within yourself. Do you feel lonely now that you can’t go out as much and have fewer social contacts? Can online contact and activities offer a solution? Do you have a new hobby, or have you picked up an old one again? Share your stories with others during this online dialogue.
How does an online dialogue work?

An online dialogue is a conversation about matters that concern more people. You listen attentively to each other’s personal experiences, you investigate and go deep into a theme, and together, you come to a broader and deeper insight.
You can register for an event via the red button, and you will receive an email with a login link and password that will give you access to the online room on the internet where the event takes place.
We use Zoom for our online conversations. Do you need help going online with Zoom? Indicate this on the registration form and arrive half an hour earlier.

Read more about using Zoom here >>>
Read more about what a dialogue is here >>> (link available in Dutch only)

Online Dialogue Lab
2021-01-19 19:30 - 22:00, 2021-02-16 19:30 - 22:00, 2021-03-16 19:30 - 22:00 | Zoom, Utrecht, Nederland
At the Dialogue Lab, actively involved parties, partners and volunteers of Utrecht in Dialogue make events together. Every third Tuesday evening of the month. We work in a blended format, combining in person and online meetings. English speakers are also most welcome. Specify on the registration form whether you will be joining in person or virtually. Every third Tuesday evening of the month, we work at Maliebaan45. Great if you bring your computer to zoom with those joining virtually.
Please note: this Dialogue Lab is online due to stricter corona measures.
After the (online) workshop Organizing a Dialogue, we work in the Dialogue Lab with experienced volunteers/stakeholders on organizing and communicating dialogue meetings in your organization, neighborhood, school, sports club or district. Together we prepare (blended and online) (neighborhood) dialogues, we put the events on the website, we recruit participants via social media and discuss the follow-up of meetings. In the Dialogue Lab, you can contribute ideas about meetings or series, further increase results, map out the impact and prepare special projects. You can also design your own meeting or series, including preparation for communication and recruitment. We focus on online and blended dialogue meetings with the old, young and everyone to belong and connect with current themes and events in these times of Covid.
Program

19:00 Zoom room open, (online) walk-in
19:30 Welcome and introduction (online and live)
– Highlights of the past period and outlook
– Inventory of wishes and possibilities
20:30 Get started in groups and/or follow an instruction workshop
– design and realization of dialogue meetings
– online posts and social media
– web editing and newsletters
21:30 Sharing and follow-up appointments
22:00 Informal chat

For whom?
Do you want to (help) organize a dialogue, design and shape a dialogue (series) with others? Do you want to help with communication and recruitment of participants? Are you good at writing (web) texts? Do you like to make videos, photos or other images? Do you want to mean something, give back to society, but do not yet know how? You are very welcome!
Learn with and from each other
We work according to the principles of appreciative inquiry. We learn from positive experiences and use the power of our dreams to move forward. We make a sketch, design the structure of the dialogue and agreements on implementation: who picks up what and what else is needed.

More
Organize a Dialogue

Griftpark: Meet & Stroll
2021-01-20 17:00 - 18:00 | Griftpark, Utrecht, Nederland
We can still take a walk in the neighborhood! Time to get out and about, meet new neighbors and discover north-east Utrecht! In this light-hearted dialogue series Meet & Stroll, you will meet different people from the neighborhood and discover new places as we walk together towards a new spring!
Meet & Stroll
Ontmoet en Wandel is an initiative designed by Sjoerd Valk from Wittevrouwen based on the motto “it’s better to have a good neighbor than a distant friend”. Sign up via the red button and invite your neighbors to join too! You can indicate any special requests and the preferred duration of your walk.
How does it work?

In a first relaxing online meeting, we will get to know each other, get to know “Meet and Stroll”, and get familiar with the theme of the first stroll. The meeting will take place online via Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month from 4 – 5 pm. Think of a question you would like to get asked by the way of a first introduction. And what would you like to know about the other person?
You agree to go for an in-person walk in the neighborhood with a neighbor. This stroll will take place on the following Saturday at 10:30 am. You will receive a suggestion in advance for a meeting point, route, and a guide with questions about the theme of this Meet and Stroll. The guidelines are based on the principles of appreciative inquiry.
In the next relaxed online meeting, we will harvest what the Meet & Stroll has brought to everyone, meet new participants, and introduce the theme of the next Meet & Stroll. Do you have any special requests? Suggestions for places or routes? Send us an email at info@wijkwijzerernoordoost.nl.

When?
The online meetings take place on the third Wednesday of the month from 5pm to 6pm at the latest. You then arrange a walk with your partner at a time that suits you both. You will receive a suggestion in advance for a meeting point, route, and guide with questions centered around the theme.

20 January, Old and new
17 February, Celebrate
17 March, Making choices
21 April, Spring fever
19 May, Freedom & happiness
16 June, Pushing boundaries

Participating?
Meet & Stroll is an initiative of Wijkwijzer NoordOost and Utrecht in Dialoog. Do you want to participate in this project? Prepare meetings, themes and/or walking routes? Send an email to info@wijkwijzerernoordoost.nl or info@utrechtindialoog.nl.

Dialogue House
2021-02-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2021-03-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2021-04-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2021-05-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom, Utrecht, Nederland
In the Dialogue House, experienced dialogue facilitators, beginners, and enthusiasts practice facilitating online dialogues, difficult situations, and new themes. You can simply join to get to know us and participate. Or if you want to research and discuss a theme. Curious? You can register via the red button and inform us regarding any special requests. Participation is free.
First Wednesday Evening of the Month
The Dialogue House takes place every first Wednesday evening of the month from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm online via Zoom and / or live on Maliebaan 45. Walk-in with zoom explanation takes place from 7:00 pm onwards. If a live meeting is possible, you can also join us at Maliebaan 45. Registration is always required. Upon registration, you will receive a link with which you can log in to an Online Zoom session.
Program
7 pm: Maliebaan 45/Zoom room open and (online) walk-in
7:30 pm: Introduction, review, and requests
8:00 pm: Work/practice in groups
9:15 pm: Sharing output and insights
9:30 pm: Looking ahead and informal chat
Register as a Dialogue Facilitator and for the trainings.
Worthwhile
The overarching theme of the year is Worthwhile. What is worthwhile to you, meaningful to yourself, others, the community, city, neighborhood and society as a whole. How do make this concrete and how do you ensure balance?
People with a passion for dialogue

The Dialogue House Maliebaan45 is a meeting place for people with a passion for dialogue. For people who want to enjoy conversation with others under the guidance of trained dialogue facilitators, explore particular themes in a dialogue form, try something new, discuss an idea, or join the conversation. Would you like to test out a theme, try something unfamiliar, facilitate a dialogue, or take a seat at the table? Do you have questions about the work materials for dialogue facilitators or special requests? Do you only want to talk to women, young people, or men? Would you like a table in English? Do you want to have a table yourself or something completely different? You are most welcome!

Spread the love
2021-02-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Online, Nederland
Do you celebrate Valentine’s day? Is Valentine’s day a reason to give more love? And whom and when do you give love? Are we kind enough to each other? In this dialogue we talk about our own experiences with love, in any way, shape or form. Everyone is welcome! You can sign up via the red button.
Spread the love
“It’s love that makes the world go round.” – W.S. Gilbert
On February 14, Valentine’s Day, we reflect on the romantic love for a partner. But there are of course many more forms of giving and feeling love. What does love mean to you? How do you give love to another? To a partner, but also to relatives, friends, strangers? How do you show your love? What does it do to you when you receive love from another? Share your love experiences in this online dialogue and get inspired by the stories of others. Spread the love!
What is a dialogue?

A dialogue is an open conversation about experiences, dreams and possibilities. In a dialogue you really enter into a conversation with each other and you meet people you do not normally meet. Everyone is invited to share his/her story and everyone is heard. A dialogue contributes to mutual understanding, connection and insight.
Since the corona crisis, we have been talking online so that everyone can participate at a safe distance. We use Zoom for the online conversations. You can sign up for a dialogue via the red button at the top of the page. You will then receive an email with a login link and password that will give you access to the Zoom room where the dialogue takes place.
Read more on how to use Zoom >>>
Read more on what a dialogue is >>>

Meet & Stroll: Celebrate
2021-02-17 17:00 - 18:00, 2021-02-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Griftpark, Utrecht, Nederland
We can still take a walk in the neighborhood! Time to get out and about, meet new neighbors and discover Northeast! In this light-hearted dialogue series Meet & Stroll, you will meet different people from the neighborhood and discover new places as we walk together towards a new spring!
Meet and walk: Celebrate
The second neighborhood walk will take place on Saturday, February 27th and has the theme “Celebrate”. What does a party deserve? How do you celebrate a birthday, love, a new house, a new life, that you have succeeded, or just life in general…. in corona time? The first introduction and preparation via Zoom will take place on the 17th of February. Sign up via the red button, and please feel free to invite your old and new neighbors to join! In the requests section, you can indicate for approximately how long you would like to walk and anything else you would like.
How does it work?

In a first relaxing online meeting, we will get to know each other, get to know “Meet and Stroll”, and get familiar with the theme of the first stroll. The meeting will take place online via Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month from 4 – 5 pm. Think of a question you would like to get asked by the way of a first introduction. And what would you like to know about the other person?
You agree to go for an in-person walk in the neighborhood with a neighbor. This stroll will take place on the following Saturday at 10:30 am. You will receive a suggestion in advance for a meeting point, route, and a guide with questions about the theme of this Meet and Stroll. The guidelines are based on the principles of appreciative inquiry.
In the next relaxed online meeting, we will harvest what the Meet & Stroll has brought to everyone, meet new participants, and introduce the theme of the next Meet & Stroll. Do you have any special requests? Suggestions for places or routes? Send us an email at info@wijkwijzerernoordoost.nl.

When?
The online meetings take place on the third Tuesday of the month from 4 pm to 5 pm at the latest. The strolls in person in pairs are on the Saturday the following week from 10:30 am to 12 noon at the latest. You will receive a suggestion in advance for a meeting point, route, and guide with questions centered around the theme.

20 January (online meeting) and 30 January (stroll)
17 February (online meeting) and 27 February (stroll)
17 March (online meeting) and 27 March (stroll)
19 April (online meeting) and 1 May (stroll)

Participating?
Meet & Stroll is an initiative of Wijkwijzer NoordOost and Utrecht in Dialoog. Do you want to participate in this project? Prepare meetings, themes and/or walking routes? Send an email to info@wijkwijzerernoordoost.nl or info@utrechtindialoog.nl.

Safe space for real conversation
2021-02-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom, Utrecht, Nederland
Safety and trust is the first requirement for an open conversation. But how to create safety around a dialogue table? What do facilitators to make an open free dialogue possible? In this online workshop a group of students present the results of their research on safety around dialogue tables. And share their ideas on more diverse dialogues for this time. We deepen the results and our comprehension in a dialogue with facilitators and enthusiasts. Are you curious on how to create safe, open and inspiring dialogue tables? You are very welcome in this online workshop! Participation is free.
Agenda
19:15 Introduction/help on Zoom (if needed)
19:30 Welcome
19:40 Background, approach and results of the research
20:15 Conversation on research questions in groups
21:15 Harvest results and conclusions
21:30 Last words and thanks
Research on safe space for real conversations

Over the past few months, Maria, Jelle, Tara and Ishar from University College Utrecht took part in 4 dialogues and interviewed some participants to answer questions about whether dialogues can stimulate social change and inclusion. They were impressed and intrigued by the approach in creating a safe space for participants to share their thoughts and opinions freely without judgment. They would also like to share some thoughts on the participation of diverse people, in addition to the importance of creating a safe, conducive environment for sharing thoughts and beliefs in a dialogue setting, especially in such a tough time. For a better understanding of the research and sharing ideas on trustworthy and more diverse dialogues please join the workshop.
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What is a dialogue?
How to facilitate a dialogue

Training to facilitate a dialogue
2021-03-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom, Utrecht, Nederland
This training is aimed at people who have attended at least three dialogues, and who would like to learn to facilitate a dialogue. Ever wonder how you can encourage an engaging conversation about sensitive topics? How you can ask the right questions, and provide a structure that allows others to open their hearts? You will learn it during this training! To sign up, click the red button above.

The purpose of facilitating a dialogue is to stimulate thinking, growth, and change that lead to action. The more you practice being curious and asking questions with an open heart, the more you will get positive results from your conversations with others.
The training
We invite you to take part in this English-language training session, where you will practice facilitating a dialogue and learn about our guiding principles. During the training, you will get to know what an engaging dialogue is, and how it is structured. A dialogue follows four steps: 1) getting acquainted 2) sharing and exchanging one’s experiences 3) envisioning new possibilities 4) formulating concrete actions. The online training consists of a video you watch before the training and practicing facilitating in a Zoom-meeting.
Dialogue Skills

In addition, we will be examining several skills that you can incorporate into your daily conversations with friends, family, or colleagues. The skills needed for productive conversations involve committed listening and asking the ‘right’ questions. To practice these skills in-depth we will focus on the following:

Learning the method of appreciative inquiry.
Working on the three essential skills for a dialogue: (1) committed listening, (2) asking the right questions, and (3) giving constructive feedback.

Next step
After this training session, you can start practice facilitating a dialogue together with experienced people in the Dialogue House. You can practice running a table with a more experienced dialogue facilitator together, or come and get further practice at one of our Dialogue House events (held the first Monday of each month at Maliebaan 45).
Costs
The costs for the training are: 10€ for students/U-pas holders, 50€ for non-students and 150€ for organizations. If money is a problem we are happy to discuss an alternative contribution! Please transfer to [REDACTED] for Stichting Utrecht in Dialoog and note Online Dialoguetraining.
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What is a dialogue?

Dialogue House
2021-03-03 19:30 - 21:30, 2021-04-07 19:30 - 21:30, 2021-05-05 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom, Utrecht, Nederland
In the Dialogue House, experienced dialogue facilitators, beginners, and enthusiasts practice facilitating dialogues (online or live), difficult situations, and new themes. You can simply join to get to know us and participate. Or if you want to research and discuss a theme. Curious? You can register via the red button and inform us regarding any special requests. Participation is free.
First Wednesday Evening of the Month
The Dialogue House takes place every first Wednesday evening of the month from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm on Maliebaan 45. Registration is preferred. Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the address of Maliebaan 45.
Program
7 pm: Maliebaan 45/Zoom room open and (online) walk-in
7:30 pm: Introduction, review, and requests
8:00 pm: Work/practice in groups
9:15 pm: Sharing output and insights
9:30 pm: Looking ahead and informal chat
People with a passion for dialogue

The Dialogue House Maliebaan 45 is a meeting place for people with a passion for dialogue. For people who want to enjoy conversation with others under the guidance of trained dialogue facilitators, explore particular themes in a dialogue form, try something new, discuss an idea, or join the conversation. Would you like to test out a theme, try something unfamiliar, facilitate a dialogue, or take a seat at the table? Do you have questions about the work materials for dialogue facilitators or special requests? Do you only want to talk to women, young people, or men? Would you like a table in English? Do you want to have a table yourself or something completely different? You are most welcome!
Learn more about What is a dialogue >>>
How can you get more active >>>

Me, you and gender identity
2021-03-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom, Utrecht, Nederland
How do you identify your gender? Have you ever felt left out because of your gender? Or have you ever felt uncomfortable meeting someone with different gender identities than the traditional ones? In this dialogue, we will discuss our experiences of gender stereotyping and inequality. We know that differences enrich us, so everyone is welcome! You can sign up via the red button.

Me, you and gender identity
This year, we celebrate International Women’s Day with De Kargadoor. Women’s Day is not just about women’s role but applies to everyone who wants to contribute to gender equality. In this dialogue, we will talk about gender roles and bias. Is it challenging to express your gender identity? How do you react to gender stereotyping in your family, community, workplace and society? Do you want to share your story with others and inspire people? Join us and contribute to more inclusive communities towards gender equality.
What is a dialogue?

A dialogue is an open conversation about experiences, dreams and possibilities. In a dialogue you really enter into a conversation with each other and you meet people you do not normally meet. Everyone is invited to share his/her story and everyone is heard. A dialogue contributes to mutual understanding, connection and insight.
Since the corona crisis, we have been talking online so that everyone can participate at a safe distance. We use Zoom for the online conversations. You can sign up for a dialogue via the red button at the top of the page. You will then receive an email with a login link and password that will give you access to the Zoom room where the dialogue takes place.
Read more on how to use Zoom >>>
Read more on what a dialogue is >>>

Meet & Stroll: Making choices
2021-03-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom, Utrecht, Nederland
We can still take a walk in the neighborhood! Time to get out and about, meet new neighbors and discover north-east Utrecht! In this light-hearted dialogue series Meet & Stroll, you will meet different people from the neighborhood and discover new places as we walk together towards a new spring!
Making worthwhile choices
In this third Meet & Stroll dialogue we talk about making worthwhile choices. What makes choices worthwhile? When is it worthwhile to make your voice heard? For yourself, for others, for society? How do you make choices and what is important when you do? Is it the people, the values, past experiences, promises for the future, the program, or something else entirely? The introduction and preparation via Zoom will take place on 17 March, the day of the elections. You plan a walk at a time that suits you and your partner.
Routes to choose from
A. Vogelenbuurt & Wittevrouwen city route (4 – 5.5km), start at Paardekathedral Veeartsenijstraat
B. North-east route (7.8 km), start at Jan van Lingtuin Lauwerecht
C. Wittervrouwen-Domplein route (6.9 km), start at Voorveldse Polder (Vlonders)
D. Tuindorp Tuinwijk street art route (5.4 km), start at Draaiweg (Beeld Troelstra)
Conversation guide

Get to know one another: Who are you? What makes choices worthwhile for you? How do you make choices and what is important for you when you do?
Share experiences: Tell your partner about a time when you had to make a choice that was really worthwhile. What made this choice possible, worthwhile and what was the outcome?
Dream together: What choice would you most like to make? What would be different if you could make this choice?
Do: What can you do to bring this dream closer? What is the first step you can take?
Evaluate: What will you take away from this conversation?

How does it work?

In a first relaxing online meeting, we will get to know each other, get to know “Meet and Stroll”, and get familiar with the theme of the first stroll. The meeting will take place online via Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month from 4 – 5 pm. Think of a question you would like to get asked by the way of a first introduction. And what would you like to know about the other person?
You agree to go for an in-person walk in the neighborhood with a neighbor. This stroll will take place on the following Saturday at 10:30 am. You will receive a suggestion in advance for a meeting point, route, and a guide with questions about the theme of this Meet and Stroll. The guidelines are based on the principles of appreciative inquiry.
In the next relaxed online meeting, we will harvest what the Meet & Stroll has brought to everyone, meet new participants, and introduce the theme of the next Meet & Stroll. Do you have any special requests? Suggestions for places or routes? Send us an email at info@wijkwijzerernoordoost.nl.

Do you have any special requests? Suggestions for places of routes? Please email info@wijkwijzernoordoost.nl.
When?
The online meetings take place on the third Tuesday of the month from 4 pm to 5 pm at the latest. The strolls in person in pairs are on the Saturday the following week from 10:30 am to 12 noon at the latest. You will receive a suggestion in advance for a meeting point, route, and guide with questions centered around the theme.

20 January (online meeting) and stroll (by appointment)
17 February (online meeting) and stroll (by appointment)
17 March (online meeting) and stroll (by appointment)
19 April (online meeting) and stroll (by appointment)

Want to get involved?
Meet & Stroll is an initiative of Wijkwijzer NoordOost and Utrecht in Dialoog. Do you want to participate in this project? Prepare meetings, themes and/or walking routes? Send an email to info@wijkwijzerernoordoost.nl or info@utrechtindialoog.nl.

New in town
2021-04-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom, Utrecht, Nederland
Are you new in Utrecht? Or have you ever moved to a new place? Was it temporary or permanent? How to find the best spots and activities in a new town? What about meeting new people? In this dialogue we will talk about our experiences of moving to a new place. Everyone is welcome!
New in town

Every year approximately 30.000 people move to Utrecht. During this dialogue we reflect on the challenges of moving to a new country, city, village or neighborhood. Is it hard to move to a new place? Do you feel lonely sometimes? Or is it exciting to start from scratch somewhere else? Is it easy to get in touch with others and the neighbors? Easy to make new friends? How to find nice activities and hobbies in town? Share your newcomer experiences in this online dialogue and get inspired by the stories of others.
What is a dialogue?

A dialogue is an open conversation about experiences, dreams and possibilities. In a dialogue you really enter into a conversation with each other and you meet people you do not normally meet. Everyone is invited to share his/her story and everyone is heard. A dialogue contributes to mutual understanding, connection and insight.
Since the corona crisis, we have been talking online so that everyone can participate at a safe distance. We use Zoom for the online conversations. You can sign up for a dialogue via the red button at the top of the page. You will then receive an email with a login link and password that will give you access to the Zoom room where the dialogue takes place.
Read more on how to use Zoom >>>
Read more on what a dialogue is >>>

Meet & Stroll: Spring fever
2021-04-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Zoom, Utrecht, Nederland
We can still take a walk in the neighborhood! Time to get out and about, meet new neighbors and discover north-east Utrecht! In this light-hearted dialogue series Meet & Stroll, you will meet different people from the neighborhood and discover new places as we walk together towards a new spring!
Spring fever
In this fourth Meet & Stroll dialogue we talk to each other about spring fever and to celebrate Earth Day. Do you experience a particular mood in the spring, the season of new life? Do you notice this mood around you, in people and animals, in nature, through senses? What does spring fever bring? A big tidy-up at home? Time spent outside? What do you dream of and what do you do with your spring fever? The introduction and preparation via Zoom takes place on April 21, Earth Day. You plan a walk at a time that suits you and your partner.
Routes to choose from
A. Vogelenbuurt & Wittevrouwen city route (4 – 5.5km), start at Paardekathedral Veeartsenijstraat
B. North-east route (7.8 km), start at Jan van Lingtuin Lauwerecht
C. Wittervrouwen-Domplein route (6.9 km), start at Voorveldse Polder (Vlonders)
D. Tuindorp Tuinwijk street art route (5.4 km), start at Draaiweg (Beeld Troelstra)
Conversation guide

Get to know one another: Who are you? What makes choices worthwhile for you? How do you make choices and what is important for you when you do?
Share experiences: Tell your partner about a time when you had to make a choice that was really worthwhile. What made this choice possible, worthwhile and what was the outcome?
Dream together: What choice would you most like to make? What would be different if you could make this choice?
Do: What can you do to bring this dream closer? What is the first step you can take?
Evaluate: What will you take away from this conversation?

How does it work?

In a first relaxing online meeting, we will get to know each other, get to know “Meet and Stroll”, and get familiar with the theme of the first stroll. The meeting will take place online via Zoom on the third Wednesday of the month from 4 – 5 pm. Think of a question you would like to get asked by the way of a first introduction. And what would you like to know about the other person?
You agree to go for an in-person walk in the neighborhood with a neighbor. This stroll will take place on the following Saturday at 10:30 am. You will receive a suggestion in advance for a meeting point, route, and a guide with questions about the theme of this Meet and Stroll. The guidelines are based on the principles of appreciative inquiry.
In the next relaxed online meeting, we will harvest what the Meet & Stroll has brought to everyone, meet new participants, and introduce the theme of the next Meet & Stroll. Do you have any special requests? Suggestions for places or routes? Send us an email at info@wijkwijzerernoordoost.nl.

Do you have any special requests? Suggestions for places of routes? Please email info@wijkwijzernoordoost.nl.
When?
The online meetings take place on the third Tuesday of the month from 4 pm to 5 pm at the latest. The strolls in person in pairs are on the Saturday the following week from 10:30 am to 12 noon at the latest. You will receive a suggestion in advance for a meeting point, route, and guide with questions centered around the theme.

20 January (online meeting) and stroll (by appointment)
17 February (online meeting) and stroll (by appointment)
17 March (online meeting) and stroll (by appointment)
21 April (online meeting) and stroll (by appointment)

Want to get involved?
Meet & Stroll is an initiative of Wijkwijzer NoordOost and Utrecht in Dialoog. Do you want to participate in this project? Prepare meetings, themes and/or walking routes? Send an email to info@wijkwijzerernoordoost.nl or info@utrechtindialoog.nl.

Griftpark Dialogues: Warmth
2021-04-22 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom, Utrecht, Nederland
The Griftpark dialogues are back! In this first meeting of the year we will meet on Zoom to approach the summer together in dialogue. We welcome everyone to the table to discuss a variety of themes with neighbours and other Utrecht inhabitants. Share your experiences, listen to those of others and come up with ideas for the future. Registration is mandatory!
Warmth
In the first episode of the 2021 Griftpark dialogues, we are leaning into the warmth of a new season and of one another. We are joined by Sandor Penninga, Energieambassadeur bij Energie-U, who will give a presentation to inspire this dialogue. What gives you a warm feeling in your daily life and how do you share this with others? How and where do you experience warmth and how does that warmth change the way that you experience the world and approach others? What do you dream of when it comes to warmth and how will you create more warmth in the future? Warm up to each other’s stories.

Summer Griftpark Dialogues
We hope to be able to continue the familiar dialogues under the trees in the Griftpark this summer! On Thursday evenings we will meet with old, young and new under the trees, or online via Zoom if there is no other option. Everyone is welcome! Share your experiences and ideas for the future, warm to each other’s stories and explore what you want and can do, yourself and with others. Register for the whole series:
What is a dialogue?
A dialogue is an open conversation about experiences, dreams and possibilities. In a dialogue you really enter into a conversation with each other and you meet people you do not normally meet. Everyone is invited to share his/her story and everyone is heard. A dialogue contributes to mutual understanding, connection and insight.
Since the corona crisis, we have been talking online so that everyone can participate at a safe distance. We use Zoom for the online conversations. You can sign up for a dialogue via the red button at the top of the page. You will then receive an email with a login link and password that will give you access to the Zoom room where the dialogue takes place.
Lees meer over wat een dialoog is >>>

The soul and future of Europe
2021-05-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom, Utrecht, Nederland
On 9th May, Europe Day, we will reflect together on the soul and future of Europe. Which stories do we have? Which values do we share? What does Europe mean to us now and what kind of Europe do we want for the future? In this online dialogue, different generations discuss the values that speak to them, share personal experiences and dreams and think about how we can bring these dreams closer. Everyone is welcome, English speakers too! You can register via the red button.
Programme
16:00 Welcome and introduction to the theme from AEGEE
16:15 Online dialogue in groups of 6
17:45 Harvest results and conclusions
18:00 Final words and thanks
Do you need help using Zoom? If so, we invite you to join us in the Zoom space 30 minutes before the start of the event.
The soul of Europe
In 1950, the Schuman declaration brought the EU into being.
Robert Schuman: “The European collaboration and integration shall not and cannot become an economic and technical enterprise: it needs a soul, the knowledge of its historical roots and of its responsibilities, in the past and in the future, and a political willingness that serves that same ideal.”
Jacques Delors: “Europe needs a heart and a soul”. “If in the next ten years we haven’t managed to give a soul to Europe, to give it spirituality and meaning, the game will be up”.
What is the state of Europe’s soul now? And what about the inspiration and political will for European cooperation? Where do we get to glimpse its soul and which values do we share? Has the myth of Europe become a bureaucratic project, far removed from ordinary citizens? How can Europe inspire and allure us once again? What makes it worth your while to commit to Europe? What can we do, ourselves and together, to bring a newly inspired Europe closer?
In this online dialogue we share our stories, personal experiences, ideals for the future and the steps we can take, ourselves and together, to bring the future closer. Have you glimpsed the Europe of your dreams somewhere? Do you have examples to share? What can bring this Europe into being? Join us and share your story!

What is an online dialogue?

A dialogue is a conversation, where people talk to each other about experiences, visions and possible actions for change. Characteristics of such a dialogue is that you listen attentively to each other with curiosity an an open heart without judging or trying to convince the others. Through dialogue, you seek deeper insights to better understand each other. This way of conducting a conversation takes place in small groups of 6 to a maximum of 8 participants, with a trained dialogue facilitator. Read here more about what a dialogue is >>>
Sign up for the event using the red button. You will receive an automatic confirmation in your mailbox. On the day of the event you will receive a login link for the event and possibly a login code at your email address. By clicking on that link you will get access to the space on the internet where the event takes place. Read more about the use of Zoom here >>>
