De Dertiende, Moving Edition Feb. 2015 | Page 7

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Working at Tafelstraat, working with people A place like Tafelstraat 13...The InnBetween   Moving from the one beautiful spot in the city centre of Maastricht to the the other, is not just the right moment to look to the future: it’s also the moment to look back. I’m happy to tell you about this special place.   Thinking about Tafelstraat is thinking about people. Young people on their way from a life with their families to a life and a job of their own. People passing by occasionally for a special activity, or people popping in on a weekly basis for different activities, or even helping out. In the beginning of my career (2003) there were mainly people from all over the country, but soon they came from all over the world.  Imagine: different countries, different cultures, different perspectives gathered around the same table. It happened at Tafelstraat. Stories were told, background facts exchanged, friendships started. “Broaden your horizon”, was one of the slogans we used, and that's what happened: the diverse mix of people resulted in vivid discussions, pleasant meals, and new perspectives. That brought people closer to their own points of view. Thinking about Tafelstraat is ѡ