UBN supports KWF
UBN Employment Agency not only offers people opportunities in the job market, but is also deeply committed to social responsibility.
This commitment is reflected, among other things, in our support for charitable organizations. In recent years, UBN has supported organizations such as the Hartekind Foundation, the Foundation for Children, the Heartbeat Foundation, Spinning for Life, and the Food Bank Gala.
In 2025, we chose the KWF!
Against cancer. For life.
Since 1949, KWF has been fighting cancer. But more than that, we are for life. We advocate for early detection, thanks to calls for population screening. We advocate for getting your life back on track after a difficult treatment journey. We advocate for the very best treatment with as few side effects as possible. And we advocate for being surrounded by the right attention and care, even if you are no longer getting better. KWF collaborates with partners both at home and abroad. We connect people, organizations, and experts to achieve the best results together. KWF makes its voice heard in the political arena in The Hague: because we want children to grow up smoke-free, for there to be a focus on improving the quality of life and of dying, for expensive medications to become available more quickly, and for rare tumors to receive attention.
Cancer is affecting more people than ever before. That’s why we want to be there for everyone who has or has had cancer—and for their loved ones. To help them live life to the fullest. We’re doing everything we can to make that happen.
Why KWF?
Our colleague Esmée proposed this wonderful cause and explains why:
Cancer affects us all, directly or indirectly. Personally, I have experienced loss twice: my dear grandmother lost her battle with lung and brain cancer 20 years ago, and my dear mother-in-law fought ovarian cancer for three years before she sadly passed away; she has been gone for two years now. Two truly beautiful, kind, and strong women who were still full of life and energy and were far from done here on earth—they lost the battle.
It made me realize how often we worry about things that don’t really matter in the end. How often we take our mental and physical health for granted, even though that’s the only thing that truly matters. It’s a difficult and unfair disease—not only for those who are sick, but also for their loved ones. That’s why I think it’s so important to stand together, offer hope, and contribute to research and support!
Financial assistance
We are also using all of UBN’s activities this year to raise money for cancer research. This funding is desperately needed, as as many as 1 in 2 people in the Netherlands are diagnosed with cancer. Help UBN and help KWF fund vital cancer research. On behalf of the staff at UBN and KWF: thank you!
Roll up your sleeves
UBN is organizing various activities to raise money for charity. Our colleagues are also participating in sports events. The details of the activities are still a secret, but we certainly hope to raise a lot of money for the KWF!