Dendermonde Highlights Poverty Awareness with World Day Actions

Various activities, including 'Soup on the Sidewalk' and an information session, are scheduled from October 12 to 14.

Group of people on a Flemish town square with anti-poverty signs, town hall in the background.
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Group of people on a Flemish town square with anti-poverty signs, town hall in the background.

From October 12 to 14, the city of Dendermonde is organizing various activities to raise awareness about poverty on the occasion of the World Day of Action Against Poverty.

On October 17, it is the World Day of Action Against Poverty. This year, the city of Dendermonde and several partners are once again highlighting poverty with a series of events.
On Monday, October 12, the week begins with 'Soup on the Sidewalk' on the Grote Markt in Dendermonde between 10 AM and 1 PM. Later that day, starting at 5 PM, the 'Heartfelt Places Information Session' will take place in the Mezzanine of the library. This project, in collaboration with Enchanté vzw, aims to build a network of welcoming commercial and cultural spots where everyone is invited.
On Tuesday, October 13, 'Soup on the Sidewalk' will be held at Plek35, Sint-Rochusstraat 35, from 10 AM to 12 PM.
The series concludes on Wednesday, October 14, with 'Soup on the Sidewalk' at the Village Square of Baasrode, from 12:30 PM to 3 PM.
Based on information from the official source: Stad Dendermonde — Nieuws (07/10/2026)