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Van Uden has a long history of giving back to society, through annual donations and sponsorship of art related organizations and charities. Over the years, we have supported museums, philharmonic orchestras, the Rotterdamse Schouwburg, the Sophia children’s hospital, the Rotterdam Zoo and numerous other institutions and projects.

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Van Uden Charity donates variety of goods

In 2013 Van Uden Charity foundation gave the N/a’an ku sê foundation a Landrover Ambulance out of the donations of Van Uden Holding. Because of the donated solar panels, the hospital and the Clever Cubs Schools are no longer dependent on expensive generators. The reefer containers, which were used for the transport of the ambulance and the solar panels, and collected clothes, bicycles, etc. were donated to the foundation.

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Van Uden arranged transport of teaching aids

“Vrienden van Mozambique” is a private enterprise which supports primary education in Mozambique by various projects, starting with teaching aids. Van Uden arranged the transport. Vrienden van Mozambique

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Van Uden supports dental project on the island Sal in Cape Verde

Four dental students of the University of Amsterdam started a dental project on the island Sal. The objective is to outline the dental situation on the island and offer a plan for future care. They carry out dental checks for free on children in schools, in prison, in community centres and in a practice. If necessary, teeth are extracted also for free. Sal is one of the 22 districts in Cape Verde. It is an expensive island where drinking water is scarce. Sources of income are tourism, a bit of fishing and salt production. A lot of people live in poverty.

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Van Uden donates towards new staff housing.

The 24 newly built rooms now accommodate 24 staff members.

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the renovation of a school in Tanjeh, Gambia

Van Uden contributed to the renovation of a school in Tanjeh in Gambia. The roof has been replaced, new furniture has been financed as well as solar panels. The students of the Wolfert Tweetalig (Bilingual) in Rotterdam have made this possible and contributed to the renovation during their non-profit placement in February/March 2018.

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