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THE COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES CENTER OF EXPERTISE (COCO) WANTS TO CREATE A MORE COMPASSIONATE SOCIETY IN WHICH COMMUNITIES HAVE THE CAPACITY AND KNOW-HOW TO PROVIDE CARE FOR THEIR MEMBERS DURING TIMES OF SERIOUS (mental or physical) ILLNESS, DEATH, DYING AND LOSS AND TO TAKE ON THE SOCIAL CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH IT.
Recent News
Solace@work at FERM: inauguration of a place of solace at work
Much is moving in society around bereavement and mourning. So on 20 October, Ferm opened a place of solace in the garden of its headquarters in Wijgmaal. With COCO, we were also present, to help endorse why we think the focus on serious illness, dying and loss in our society is so important.
Inspirational guide for places of solace
Inspirational guide for places of solace (BE) (Link in dutch) In collaboration with the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Ferm organized a study to gain more insight into what is going on around places of solace, what activities are organized and what is needed.
EU-CoWork
A significant proportion of employees will encounter end-of-Life experiences during their professional life. Such experiences affect employees and their colleagues’ health and wellbeing, but also the work environment in terms of productivity and safety.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) 2023 call for Postdoctoral Fellowships
VUB Compassionate Communities centre of expertise (COCO) invites postdoctoral candidates to apply for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA PF). This call is now open and will close on 13 September 2023.
PODCAST OVER COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES EN COMPASSIONATE WORKPLACES
Deborah De Moortel en Steven Vanderstichelen spreken in de 'Welgemeend' podcast over compassionate communities en compassionate workplaces In de podcast 'Welgemeend' (BE) (Link) spreekt Franne Mullens met verschillende experten uit heel diverse domeinen over them...
Upcoming events
Practical info17/11/2025 - 17:00 - 19/11/2025 - 19:30Compassionate Week 2025 @ Vrije Universiteit Brussel
