Tonight, I’m sleeping on the streets of Amsterdam’s Zuidas. Right in the middle of one of the wealthiest business districts in the Netherlands.
Surrounded by skyscrapers, luxury cars and million-euro offices. But tonight, I’ll be sleeping outside. In the cold.
And there’s a reason for that.
A few weeks ago, I spent five days in the wilderness of Finland. No electricity, no comfortable beds and freezing nights. But I always knew I could return to my warm home afterwards.
For thousands of homeless people, that’s simply not an option.
Tonight, I’m taking part in the Zuidas Sleep Out to support the Sheltersuit Foundation. Thank you to Bart Nijsink for the invitation!
Sheltersuit creates specially designed jackets that transform into sleeping bags, providing homeless people with protection against cold and rain.
And with just €300, we can help provide someone with that protection.
Of course, spending one night outside doesn’t mean I understand what it’s like to be homeless. Tomorrow, I’ll return to my warm home, my family and my comfortable life.
But that’s exactly the point.
Sometimes, the difference between having everything and having nothing is much smaller than we think.
Tonight, I’ll experience just a tiny part of a reality that thousands of people face every single night.
One night for me. Every night for them.
Let’s make a difference together. ❤️
Please donate here: https://lnkd.in/dBXr7J3z
