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Hoplr

The all-in-one platform for community engagement

Active
Since 2014
Ghent, Belgium
Open source: No

Hoplr - pronounce «hopler» - was founded by Jennick Scheerlinck and Jonas Heirwegh, back in 2014. An initiative that started from a common vision and conviction. In contrast to online globalization, Hoplr tells a digital, but local story. Hoplr connects people with each other and their environment. Hoplr offers 3 solutions for community engagement: - Neighbourhood app: Stimulate social cohesion and circular economy through a peer-to-peer network. Communities can organize themselves by exchanging ideas, goods and services. - Community care: Independent living and aging in place. Easily match vulnerable citizens with your social support network within the community. - Public participation: Involve the silent majority by shifting the focus from the individual to the local community. Uncover community insights to make inclusive and data-driven decisions.

Evidence of this project's impact

+800.000 citizens signed up. +70% is weekly active. +2.500 neighbourhoods launched. +75.000 neighbourhood helpers. +2M help questions solved. +1000 local participation projects. (Source)2023-02-17

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Founder(s)

Jennick Scheerlinck, Jonas Heirwegh

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Metrics of success
+800.000 citizens signed up. +70% is weekly active. +2.500 neighbourhoods launched. +75.000 neighbourhood helpers. +2M help questions solved. +1000 local participation projects.

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