Why
The aim for The Yellow Bench is to become a global symbol of having a conversation that matters.
Facilitating these conversations, we like to make the global population more understanding how seeming to be different can easily be understood and overcome by simply having a conversation. It unites people and creates a breeding ground to truly connect people for whoever and wherever they come from.
What
The yellow bench is a symbol for two relative strangers meeting each other for a real meaningful conversationaround their own challenges and vulnerabilities.
A symbol that stands for the willingness to meet another human being, the ability to open up to each other, for being able to have the courage to have a real conversation and to share emotions with others – seeing behind the difference of gender, religion, race, background or whatsoever.
How
The yellow bench is a simple beautiful bench that represents a safe haven to facilitate a meaningful conversation. This conversation is ideally physical but could be supported virtually.
The Yellow Bench can offer additional programs and services for governmental, profit and non-profit organizations, like:
- Inspirational talks
- Mental health programs
- Veteran programs
- Leadership programs
- Personal development programs
- Community programs and platforms
- Creative, tailor made concepts
Projects
From June 13-15, 2022 The European Lotteries organized its WeConnect Industry Days, hosted by Lotto Hessen in Wiesbaden. WeConnect stood for meeting colleagues again after the pandemic to exchange experiences and look ahead. The Yellow Bench was there to offer a 'symbolic place' within the lottery sector to really talk and meet again after a long time.
European Lotteries, Wiesbaden
“I was honoured and proud that The Hague was the host of the Invictus Games The Hague 2020. The Hague proudly supported this event as a Founding Partner. As the mayor of the city of peace and justice, I absolutely recommend to keep this yellow bench alive and keep telling your stories”.
Jan van Zanen, Mayor of the city The Hague, The Netherlands
The Yellow Bench was part of the "Lifeline" theme during the Invictus Games the Hague 2020 to support the narrative for the ceremonies. In fact, during the week, it immediately became a place to sit down and meet another human being. It facilitated the ability to open up, for having the courage to start a real conversation and to share emotions with others – seeing behind the difference of gender, religion, race, background or whatsoever.