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Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

Discover the people and the projects trying to make the world a better place.

A weekly programme looking at common challenges around the world and the creative ways people are trying to tackle them.

Presenter Myra Anubi speaks to reporters, experts and innovators to investigate how effective different solutions are, share their successes and inspire listeners with what is possible.

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People Fixing The World: The country tackling loneliness

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The country tackling loneliness

12/12/2023 GMT

BBC World Service - People Fixing The World, The country tackling loneliness

How the Netherlands is making a serious attempt to tackle something we can all feel

How the Netherlands is making a serious attempt to tackle something we can all feel at times in our lives

Loneliness affects millions of people around the world and can have a significant impact on our mental and physical health.
 
In the Netherlands, they are taking the problem seriously, with a national coalition of organisations all trying to bring people together and build connections. 
 
We visit a youth club teaching teenagers how to overcome shyness and social anxiety.  Plus, we drop in on a soup-making session that's bringing the generations together, and breaking down stereotypes.

Presenter: Myra Anubi
Reporter/producer: Claire Bates
Series Producer: Jon Bithrey
Editor: Bridget Harney
Sound mix: Gareth Jones 

email: peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk

(Image: Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at Oma's Soup, Getty Images)

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