Oxfam Novib celebrates 5 years of impact during hybrid event
Sharing knowledge, inspiring and connecting: Oxfam Novib welcomed 120 participants from the Netherlands and abroad to Museon-Omniversum, together with BothEnds, FairWear and Solidaridad. With hybrid plenary sessions, interactive learning labs, lunch and drinks, the four non-profit organizations celebrated the conclusion of their five-year Power of Voices programmes. And with success.
- 120 participants + 35 online
- Hybrid setup
- Auditorium, labs and foyer
From cocoa bean to chocolate bar
Where does the cocoa in your favourite chocolate bar actually come from? And does everyone involved receive a fair wage? The five-year FAIR for ALL program by Oxfam Novib focused on exactly these questions: how can we ensure fair value chains in which human rights are respected at every stage?
Together with fair trade partners, Oxfam Novib has worked hard to drive change over the past five years. For example, they managed to get four major Dutch supermarkets to achieve a fairer income in their private-label chocolate supply chains. A great moment to celebrate these successes, share knowledge and connect.
Maxime Boumans, Knowledge and Learning Specialist at Oxfam Novib, explains: “For the conclusion of Power of Voices, 120 participants from the Netherlands and abroad came together. From NGOs and partners to the ministry. In addition, 35 participants joined online. A hybrid setup for the event was therefore essential. And that was possible at Museon-Omniversum.”
The museum as part of the program
Museon-Omniversum had been on Maxime's radar for a while.
“Not only because of the unique location and excellent accessibility, but above all because of the strong thematic connection. Sustainability, science and the way we treat each other and the world: these are subjects that matter to both of us. For example, vegetarian catering is a must for us and goes without saying at Museon-Omniversum.”
That connection also became clear during the event.
“The learning labs took place right in the middle of the museum. Along the way, participants walked past an exhibition on recycling, which tied in with one of the sessions on Fair Wear. In this way, the museum became part of the programme.”
A seamless hybrid experience
For Oxfam Novib, it was important that remote participants could join just as easily as those at the venue. This allowed them to limit air travel while still bringing everyone involved together. In the auditorium, the plenary sessions, panel discussions and online participants all came together in a single hybrid setting.
Technical partner ATNEM provided full audiovisual support. “The technical team was fantastic and super flexible. They made sure all presentations and laptops worked and professionally guided the online part of the event. That way, we could focus entirely on the programme and the participants.”
From plenary sessions to learning labs
The variety of spaces made for a dynamic and versatile event. The plenary sessions and panel discussions took place in the auditorium. In the learning labs, participants worked in smaller groups on different themes. And in the foyer, participants gathered at long tables for a delicious Indonesian lunch.
“The reactions from the participants were positive,” says Maxime. “The programme and the location were enthusiastically received. During the event, participants also had the opportunity to explore parts of the exhibitions. In this way, the setting and the content complemented each other, and we came together around one shared goal: making the world a little bit better.”
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