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a hand in The Hague provides tailored support to internationally oriented businesses and organisations in The Hague:

In marketing and communication
For interim project management or support
In identifying strategic partners

Whether you need someone with international experience to assist with a temporary project within your organisation, or you are a small entrepreneur wishing to spread your wings in this international city, a hand in The Hague has the expertise, languages, skills and passion to assist.

a hand in The Hague designs, manages and implements projects which draw the international and local communities of The Hague together. With first hand understanding of the particular dynamics of the city a hand in The Hague is able to build bridges between the local Hagenaar, the national state apparatus and the international community. Bridging the international community with the local is best captured by Deborah's commitment as Project Manager to the "Feel at Home in The Hague – The International Community Fair" which she managed in 2007 and will be managing in 2008.

Deborah Valentine is a hand in The Hague. She is, in short, a Canadian resident 'expat'. She has had a direct association with The Hague for more than 15 years, speaks fluent Dutch as well as English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. She has lived, studied and worked in 11 countries: Germany, Colombia (3 times), Brazil (twice), Canada, Iran, England, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the Netherlands. Today she calls Den Haag home.

Among the projects a hand in The Hague can assist with are: preparing for your company’s visit overseas; planning for the visit of a foreign delegation; writing or editing your English language report or proposal; reviewing your English language marketing material; assisting foreign companies in getting established; assisting Dutch enterprises in reaching the international community; managing your public relations strategies and organising special occasion events.

Not sure if a hand in The Hague is an option, ask and we will find out.