We reduce social exclusion and strengthen the societal participation of young adults aged 18–30 who face social, educational or economic barriers. Through accessible learning, mentoring, practical skills and community activity, we help participants take meaningful steps into education, employment and community life.
Every person deserves a genuine opportunity to belong, contribute and shape a more connected society.
Depths of Discovery is a Dutch foundation working to build a more inclusive, connected and participatory society. Our initial focus is young adults aged 18–30 who need stronger pathways into education, employment, volunteering and community life.
We are preparing our first pilot across two participation tracks: weekly online delivery and twice-monthly in-person delivery in Hilversum. The pilot remains in pre-launch development and will begin only after operational readiness and board approval are confirmed. This allows us to learn with participants and partners while strengthening the programme model and its outcomes.
Pathways to Participation: practical guidance for young adults and people in transition as they identify goals and take next steps towards learning, work and social participation.
Skills & Confidence: workshops and mentoring that develop communication, collaboration, planning, resilience and employability skills.
Community in Action: volunteer and civic activities that connect people to their neighbourhoods and enable them to make a visible contribution.
We help participants discover their strengths and realistic opportunities, develop practical, personal and social capabilities, and deploy those capabilities through education, employment, volunteering, leadership and community participation.
Personal growth is the starting point; social participation and public benefit are the intended result.
Recognise strengths, interests, experiences and realistic opportunities.
Build practical, personal and social capabilities through learning and mentoring.
Put new capabilities into action in education, work, volunteering and civic life.
We will publish what we do, who we reach and what we learn, alongside what we are still improving.
As a growing foundation, we are building a clear approach to measuring access, participation, participant progression and community contribution.
Who participates and whether priority groups can access support.
Learning, confidence and next steps towards education or work.
Volunteering, civic contribution and social connection.
Participant voice and continuous improvement.
Our public-benefit purpose is supported by clear governance, responsible financial stewardship and accessible reporting. Our legal identity and current governance-development status are now published on a dedicated transparency page.
Legal name: Stichting Depths of Discovery · KvK 99907984 · RSIN 869182614 · Registered seat: Hilversum. Revised statutes and ANBI preparation are under notarial and fiscal review; ANBI status is not currently claimed.
Every contribution helps make learning, mentoring and community participation more accessible. We will clearly show how funds are used and publish financial reporting as our work develops.
To discuss a donation, grant or partnership contribution, please contact our team. Tax treatment and ANBI status should only be communicated once formally confirmed.
