In Conversation with Cees de Beer, City Councillor in Nijmegen

Recently, we had a warm and meaningful conversation with Cees de Beer, city councillor in Nijmegen. We spoke about Bildung Nijmegen, our work with young people in the city, and why we believe it is so important that young people are not only listened to, but are also truly given the space to think along, speak up, and help shape their surroundings.

It was a valuable exchange about what young people are experiencing, the challenges they face, and the importance of creating room in the city for initiatives and organisations that are built with young people, not just for them. That is very much at the heart of what we do at Bildung Nijmegen.

For us, these kinds of conversations really matter. They help build connection, understanding, and recognition for the ideas, experiences, and strength of young people in Nijmegen. We truly appreciate Cees de Beer’s open attitude, his positive response, and his willingness to engage with initiatives like ours.

At Bildung Nijmegen, we will continue to create spaces for dialogue, participation, and development, where young people can meet, grow, and play an active role in shaping the city around them. We believe that meaningful change starts with listening, making space, and building together.