The magazine opens with an interview with alderman Marco Stam. According to him, the strength of the JOGG approach is that children and young people are shown the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. “We engage in conversation and try to positively influence the children’s mindset.” Ellis Koster, national adviser for the JOGG approach, believes that Dordrecht particularly excels in one of the most important environments for reaching children: schools and childcare centres. In her interview, she explains what other municipalities can learn from Dordrecht, among other things: “With every theme, you must always ensure that it is accessible.” Arthur van Moorst, who is responsible for JOGG in Dordrecht on behalf of the municipality, in turn identifies what he believes are the strengths of Dordrecht’s approach: a positive approach from the outset, measuring positively for a substantial period so that the effect can be measured, and an integrated approach involving many partners. The importance of monitoring and evaluation is subsequently underlined in an interview with researcher Evelien van Zwanenburg.

According to former JOGG coordinator Angelique Nijssen and current JOGG coordinator Jenna Davies, the secret of the JOGG approach in Dordrecht is achieving major progress through small steps and providing positive encouragement.

The magazine also contains a large number of interviews with important local stakeholders, including:

  • Sandra Klunder, JOGG-Dordrecht and Healthy School project officer.
  • Ilona van Evelingen, location manager of several Prokino childcare locations in Dordrecht.
  • Suzanne van Burik, director of De Albatros public primary school.
  • Annemarie Lammers, senior policy adviser for a healthy living environment at the municipality of Dordrecht, and Rianne van Dijk, public health adviser at GGD ZHZ.
  • Bart Pennings, manager of recreational facilities at the municipality of Dordrecht.
  • Eva Baars, project leader of ‘Green is Good’ in Dordrecht.
  • Jochem de Wit, one of the organisers of Toppie Dordrecht.
  • Maartje Vissers and Patrick van der Zouwen, sports coordinators at the municipality of Dordrecht.
  • Martin van Eck, communications adviser at Evides.
  • Najara Dankers, dietitian.
  • Jeroen Lemkes, owner of Jumbo Sterrenburg.
  • Eveline Pleijte, JOGG-Teamfit coach for the South Holland region.
  • Fatima Debjani, Healthy School adviser.
  • Ronald Reijners, Healthy School coordinator at Geert Groote Catholic primary school.
  • Anita Eggenkamp, central care provider.

Glos Educatief can also produce a magazine for your municipality. Interested? Please contact Tilly de Jong of Glos Educatief without obligation to find out more about the possibilities: [email protected]; 06-24200333.