The Talent for Good Fair 2025
The Talent for Good Fair 2025 is the largest purpose-driven career fair in the Netherlands, designed for students, recent graduates, and young professionals eager to build meaningful careers in peace, justice, sustainability, development, and other impact-focused sectors. The fourth edition and is organised by The Hague Humanity Hub with the support of the Municipality of The Hague and the Hague University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with other universities and impact-driven organisations. The Talent for Good Fair is not only an event — it’s a gateway for young talent ready to contribute to a more just, sustainable, and inclusive world.
Taking place at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, this unique event connects mission-driven talent with organisations actively working to create a better world. It offers a powerful platform for attendees to explore values-based career paths, engage in skill-building workshops, and connect directly with professionals and recruiters shaping the future of impact work.
🎯 What: Career fair in the fields of peace, justice, sustainability & development
📅 Date: Wednesday, 07.05.2025, 13:30 – 16:30
📍 Location: The Hague University of Applied Sciences
What to Expect:
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⚪️ Inspiring talks and panels with experts in international development and sustainability
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⚪️ Sessions on topics such as activism, human rights, volounteering and impact
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⚪️ Workshops on networking, recruitment and job searching in the Netherlands
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⚪️ Networking opportunities with fellow professionals, NGOs, international organisations, and other changemakers
Featured Sessions & Workshops:
🟡 The Handshake – Joke Brandt
An intimate conversation with the former Dutch Permanent Representative to the UN, reflecting on her international career and offering insights for aspiring changemakers.
🟣 Working for Justice – International Criminal Court
Explore career opportunities at the ICC and learn how to navigate the recruitment process in international law and justice.
🟢 Empowering Change – Amnesty International Student Group
Gain insight into activism and human rights work from a student perspective.
🔵 Kickstart Your Career in The Hague Region – The Hague International Centre and Work in The Hague
This seminar supports international students exploring career options and permits post-graduation.
🟤 The Art of Networking – The Hague Humanity Hub
Learn how to build authentic connections that align with your goals and values.
🔴 Multiplying Connections & Resilience – Female Ventures
Build your personal resilience and grow your professional network through interactive activities.
🟠 Impactful Careers in the EU Arena – European Impact.eu
Understand what it takes to pursue a career in EU-related organisations.
⚫️ How Volunteering Can Boost Your Career – Volunteer The Hague
Discover how strategic volunteering can open doors, build experience, and strengthen your CV.
⚪️ Sustainable Business as a Force for Good – Environment Europe
Dive into ESG metrics, sustainability reporting, and business strategies that support global change.
Registration
🎟️ Tickets are complimentary, while prior online registration is required.
👉 Register now for free and secure a place at the most impactful career fair of the year.
What to Expect:
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Meetings with companies offering internships, graduate programmes, and entry-level roles for international talent
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Insightful workshops and presentations on working in the Netherlands, building a personal brand, and navigating a multicultural workplace
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Networking opportunities with recruiters, employers, alumni, and career professionals
Participating Organisations
Explore careers in sustainability, human rights, tech, development, and more — and meet 50+ organisations. This edition will welcome International Criminal Court, Amnesty International, Europol, Mercy Corps, n’ninkie, Initiatives of Change, The HALO Trust, The Hague Humanity Hub, Volunteer The Hague, Female Ventures, and more.
Previous contributing organisations include, among others: Kosovo Specialist Chambers, International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT), House of Europe, International Criminal Court, Haagse Helpers, Stichting Move, Mercy Corps, Municipality of The Hague, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), European Patent Office, Centre for African Justice, Halo Trust, The Hague Humanity Hub, International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP), Netherlands Helsinki Committee, Asser Institute.
About The Hague University of Applied Sciences
The Hague University of Applied Sciences is a leading international university known for its diverse student body and strong focus on global citizenship, sustainability, and innovation. Located at Johanna Westerdijkplein 75 in The Hague, the university regularly hosts high-impact conferences, career fairs, and networking events focused on social change, peace, justice, and sustainability.
The venue is well-connected and easy to reach from Amsterdam, with frequent direct trains from Amsterdam Central Station to The Hague HS (Holland Spoor). From there, it’s just a short walk to the university campus, making it highly accessible for international students, young professionals, and visitors from across the Netherlands.
Surrounded by international institutions and non-profits, The Hague University of Applied Sciences is an ideal location for purpose-driven events and gatherings aimed at developing future leaders in impact sectors.
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
Johanna Westerdijkplein 75
2521 EN The Hague
The Netherlands
About The Hague Humanity Hub
The Hague Humanity Hub is a renowned innovation and collaboration centre located in the heart of The Hague — the international city of peace and justice. Situated at Fluwelen Burgwal 58, the Hub provides a welcoming and modern space for events focused on social impact, sustainability, human rights, and international cooperation.
The venue is easily accessible from Amsterdam, with direct trains from Amsterdam Central Station to The Hague Central Station taking just under an hour. From The Hague Central, it’s a short walk to the Humanity Hub, making it an ideal location for Amsterdam-based students and professionals looking to attend events and connect with international organisations.
Surrounded by embassies, NGOs, UN bodies, and forward-thinking start-ups, The Hague Humanity Hub offers a unique environment for purpose-driven networking, learning, and collaboration.
The Hague Humanity Hub
Fluwelen Burgwal 58
2511 CJ The Hague
The Netherlands
Disclaimer
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