Making a change with Pak An!
In the Achterhoek, the Pak An Foundation helps many a dream come true, such as an Achterhoek cider made from regional apples. And what about Brecker, the first electric moped from the region, or the book ‘Ode aan het Vee’ (Ode to the Cattle), about the Achterhoek Big Five: the cow, the chicken, the pig, the goat and the sheep. De Feestfabriek (which organises the Zwarte Cross event, among others) and Grolsch joined forces to found the Pak An Foundation to support great ideas for the Achterhoek with advice, coaching, promotion and funds. Together, we want to make sure that this beautiful region remains a great place to live for every young person out there, from 18 to 80. In 2018, over 100 plans were submitted, 43 of which are given further assistance by Pak An. On top of that, this initiative has spawned an entire network of organisations and people who help or work with Pak An. A great result, and one that gives us faith that we’re doing something right.