As COVID vaccination in Belgium is advancing and restricting measures are easing down, the Housing Europe Secretariat together with colleagues from our German member, GdW and partner, Eurhonet headed to a study visit in Antwerp in the Flemish region of Belgium.

The story of Abdel Wahhabi, a Belgian olympic boxer is the latest feature of a series of stories produced by our Belgian member in Flanders, VVH. 'Proud of my roots' has been compiling very human and touching stories of popular and inspiring Flemish sportsmen, musicians, actors, religious leaders, journalists, doctors, lawyers, CEOs and more. Our communication colleague at VVH, Els Matthysen brings all 'Proud of my roots' stories and photography to life in the Fundamenten magazine. She also tells us that she would be very curious to hear the stories of celebrities from different corners of Europe. So are we.

Social housing is often considered to be a laboratory where social and environmental innovation is taking place. This podcast which will bring us just a few kilometres from Housing Europe's headquarters will prove this.