Global Love Report – Nov 5th, 2025
English summary by Margaret
A special speed dating event was recently held in Ghent, Belgium. This event was organized as an initiative to raise funds for charity. The event was held in a local hostel, with all proceeds going to Children and Youth First (CYF), an organization supporting education for young people in Nepal.
The event was organized by Belgian volunteers Veerle Blondeel and Christa Grijp, who have been involved with CYF since 2008. They have previously organized various fundraising activities, including chocolate sales and quizzes, and chose speed dating as a different format for this initiative.
During the event, participants spent seven minutes talking to each partner before moving to a caravan inside the hostel. Each caravan provided a small, comfortable space for conversation. To facilitate interaction, the organizers prepared simple activities for pairs, while also allowing casual conversation.
The event took place over two Mondays, divided by age group: the first evening, on 3 November, was for participants aged 30 to 40, and the second, on 10 November, for those aged 40 to 50. The participation fee was €30 (around US$32), which included drinks and light snacks.
Originally published by: HLN
