About the Project:

Building on the successful winter edition of our community-driven Give Back events, GB-02 will bring a vibrant, creative experience directly into the heart of Rotterdam-Zuid. Scheduled for August 2025 at the welcoming location of Speeltuin Tarwewijk, this summer edition promises to blend artistic creativity, community solidarity, and direct neighborhood support into one inspiring outdoor gathering.

Aimed at creating inclusive spaces for residents of all ages and backgrounds, the Give Back Summer Event goes beyond a typical community day. Visitors can participate in interactive creative sessions—such as live screen printing led by talented local artists, allowing residents to design and print their own unique clothing items to take home. Additionally, the event will feature an innovative audiovisual experience, with locally produced visuals and a live VJ set showcased on a large outdoor LED screen. Visitors will have the rare opportunity to engage with digital art firsthand, controlling and interacting with visuals via a specially set-up panel.

Food and refreshments provided by local businesses and restaurants will be freely available throughout the event, reinforcing our commitment to fostering genuine community connections and inclusivity. To ensure accessibility, we will proactively invite vulnerable groups through partnerships with local organizations, such as food banks and community centers, to guarantee their welcome participation.

Moreover, the Give Back Summer Event doubles as an open invitation to local residents to discover and engage with the creative programming possibilities at Speeltuin Tarwewijk, our future venue for ongoing creative workshops, talent development sessions, and cultural events. This event provides attendees a practical preview of the exciting creative and educational activities we plan to regularly host at this location.

Current Status

Our initial application to FondsV (Loket D) for the Give Back Summer Event was unfortunately not approved. Additional attempts to realize the 2025 edition through Cultuur Concreet also did not move forward.

The good news is that we are now preparing a larger application with Cultuur Concreet for 2026. This will allow us to secure funding in advance, with the confirmation already expected later this year. The plan for EXP-01 will also be integrated into this broader proposal, creating a stronger and more sustainable foundation for future Give Back programming.

Although this means that the 2025 summer edition cannot take place as originally envisioned, our commitment to hosting annual Give Back events remains unchanged. These events are at the heart of our mission, and we will continue to build toward a consistent, community-driven program year after year. For more information on our international vision, see also the update on Give Back Dakar in another blog post.

What Do We Still Need?

• Finalize 2026 Application: Delivering the new plan to Cultuur Concreet, combining GB-02 with EXP-01, to secure early approval for next year.

Get Involved

Would you like to join us as an event partner, sponsor, local artist, or volunteer for our future Give Back events? Please reach out via info@wedontcarefoundation.com, mentioning "Give Back" in your subject line.

At We Don't Care Foundation, we remain committed to giving back—transforming communities through creativity, care, and collaboration. With the 2026 plan in motion, we are excited to build sustainable events that grow stronger each year.