The Handhsake with Laura De Franchis @ The Hague Humanity Hub

This Special Edition Handshake is part of the Humanity Hub's “Ready 2 Engage: Pathways to Climate Justice” Programme.
About this Event

Join our Special Edition Handshake featuring Laura de Franchis, organised as part of the programme "Ready 2 Engage: Pathways to Climate Justice". A limited number of seats have been opened up for the public—register soon to secure your spot!

The Handshake is an interactive event series connecting aspiring changemakers with experienced professionals in the peace & justice and “for good” sectors.

This edition is presented as part of the Humanity Hub's “Ready 2 Engage: Pathways to Climate Justice” Programme. Ready to Engage is a two-month youth programme in The Hague that helps young people transform their concern about climate change into practical initiatives for a more just and sustainable future.

We are thrilled to welcome Laura de Franchis, Founder and CEO of The Alternatives Factory, to share his personal and professional journey.

Whether you’re a student, a young professional, or considering a career shift, this is your opportunity to:

• Hear Laura's story of pursuing lasting change within purpose-driven organisations.
• Explore how to start a project in advancing climate change, humanitarian aid, facilitation an coaching.
• Ask your burning questions in an open Q&A
• Connect with like-minded peers and professionals

Meet Laura

Laura de Franchis is a climate activist, humanitarian, monitoring and evaluation specialist, facilitator and coach. She is the founder of The Alternatives Factory, an independent consultancy in The Hague that helps purpose-driven organisations and people create lasting change. Today she works as a social entrepreneur, researching what actually makes change happen and what makes it fail, while continuing to lead evaluations for international organisations.

Laura trained as an agronomist and soil scientist before spending more than two decades working across Asia, Africa and Europe, including in Laos, Pakistan, Rwanda, Nepal and Thailand, Italy and Switzerland with the World Food Programme and the International Labour Organization. Along the way her focus shifts between systems and programmes to the people who carry them, and to what it takes to sustain change over time. She is driven by a commitment to social justice.

Practical information:

When: Monday, June 15th | 17:15-18:00, walk-in at 17:00

Where: The Hague Humanity Hub

Costs: Free of charge

What is The Handshake?

A career inspiration series spotlighting leading voices in the peace & justice ecosystem. Through honest conversations and personal stories, The Handshake offers an inside look at real career journeys, beyond titles and job descriptions.

Participants can engage directly, asking their pressing questions about career journeys, field developments, and the key skills needed for future professionals. For those who find the peace & justice sector daunting or do not know where to begin, these conversations provide practical insights and help set realistic expectations for entering the field.

Read about previous editions of The Handshake .

Please Note

Photography and video recording will take place during the event. By attending, you consent to being included in marketing materials for The Hague Humanity Hub and its partners.You can withdraw your consent by emailing [email protected] and specifying the event in question (as well as by providing details to help us identify you).

We look forward to welcoming you!