Belgium is buzzing with meaningful activities in the coming months, focusing on heart safety, first aid awareness, and citizen-driven emergency response. From university initiatives to major festivals, there are plenty of opportunities to learn, engage, and make a difference.
Looking Back: 600 Years of KU Leuven
Last month, KU Leuven celebrated its incredible 600-year anniversary, marking a milestone in academic excellence and social engagement. This was a great opportunity for our KU Leuven team to also showcase the Heartsafe NWE project.
What’s Coming Up? Mark Your Calendar!
March 15 – CPR Awareness & Recruitment in Leuven
The heart of Leuven will host an awareness and recruitment campaign, bringing together medical students and health advocates. A highlight? The CPR training doll of Belgian actor Rik Verheye, making the session both informative and engaging. If you're in the area, don't miss this chance to learn lifesaving skills from future doctors!
Beginning of June – Nerdland Festival near Ghent
With an audience of over 20,000 visitors, the Nerdland Festival is the perfect platform to spread awareness about heart safety. Visitors can engage in interactive discussions, live interviews, and insights from organisations driving change in emergency response.
June 26 – The Barn, Festivalpark Werchter
One of the biggest moments of the campaign will take place at Festivalpark Werchter, specifically at The Barn. This event aims to recruit and educate 1,000 participants on the importance of CPR and first aid, reaching a massive festival audience.
👉 Stay tuned for updates and be part of the change! 🚑💙