Bronnen - Foundation devoted to the protection and production of native woody plants.
Newcomers Club Directory for Netherlands - Helps integrate new residents into the local community through social events, interest groups and children's activities.
Independent Order of Odd Fellows - Lodge of the Netherlands and Belgium, with history, information, subordinate lodges, and news.
NIAS - Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Cooperating Netherlands Foundations - Granting opportunities for CEE-based NGOs in the field of social care and welfare. With news, information on publications and background.
Paz Holandesa - Supplies free medical aid and organizes and funds operations, including harelip surgery to street children in Peru.
Holland-Moldova Foundation - Information about development and aid projects of the Holland-Moldova foundation in Moldova.
Connecting Women - A non-profit organization established to motivate and support professional and internationally aware women through the exchange of information and resources based in The Hague.
India Committee of the Netherlands - Informing people in the Netherlands how political and economic developments affect people in India.
The British Council Netherlands - The British Government's principal agency for promoting educational, cultural and technical cooperation between Britain and other countries.
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