Belgium has officially designated three national focal points to coordinate and support activities for the International Volunteer Year 2026 (IVY 2026). These focal points will serve as key contacts for information, collaboration and engagement throughout the Year. Since volunteering falls under the responsibility of the different language communities, Belgium has designated one focal point for each community to ensure inclusive and comprehensive national representation.

Eva Hambach
Vlaams Steunpunt Vrijwilligerswerk vzw
📍 Breughelstraat 31-33, 2018 Antwerpen
📧 info@vsvw.be
📞 +32 474 074 124
🔗 www.vsvw.be

Milena Chantraine
Plateforme francophone du Volontariat ASBL
📍 Rue Royale 11, 1000 Bruxelles
📧 direction@levolontariat.be
🔗 www.levolontariat.be

Marieke Gillessen
Referentin für Ehrenamt und Vereinsarbeit, Ministerium der Deutschsprachigen Gemeinschaft
📍 Gospertstraße 1, B-4700 Eupen
📧 ehrenamt@dgov.be
📞 +32 (0)87 789 627
🔗 www.ostbelgienlive.be/ehrenamt

These focal points will play a central role across Belgium during IVY 2026.

Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities to get involved!