Bras dessus Bras dessous NPO

  • Living Environment
  • Social Connection
  • Support for Independent Living
  • Intergenerational Activities
  • Social gatherings
  • Home Visits

Presentation

Contact details

Phone
+32 486 76 62 89
Mail
info@brasdessusbrasdessous.be
Website
www.brasdessusbrasdessous.be

Presentation

Bras dessus Bras dessous: the beautiful adventure of neighbourly solidarity

Our organisation connects people aged 60 and over who live at home and experience loneliness and/or social isolation with younger neighbours who are willing to spend time with them according to their availability and the relationships that naturally develop.

By relying on a local network of volunteers that fosters intergenerational and intercultural encounters, Bras dessus Bras dessous promotes healthy and fulfilling ageing at home. This mission complements the work of professional caregivers and the support provided by family carers.

Our goal is to place older adults back at the centre of their social lives by enabling them to build meaningful relationships with neighbours from their own community.

Mission and Values

Bras dessus Bras dessous aims to address the loneliness experienced by people aged 60 and over and to help them remain happily at home for longer by:

  • Creating and coordinating intergenerational and multicultural neighbourhood support networks.
  • Placing older adults back at the heart of their community and everyday environment.
  • Listening to their needs and guiding them towards the most appropriate services and support structures.

The organisation's services

Bras dessus Bras dessous Forest

Bras dessus Bras dessous NPO

  • Home visits
  • 3 services

The Forest branch can put you in touch with a volunteer neighbour for weekly meetups (a walk in the neighbourhood, a chat over coffee, a cultural outing, board games, etc.).

Regular group activities are also organized to create and strengthen social connections.

Active in
Forest
languages
French
Dutch
English

Bras dessus Bras dessous Uccle

Bras dessus Bras dessous NPO

  • Home visits
  • 3 services

The Uccle branch can put you in touch with a volunteer neighbour for weekly meetups (a walk in the neighbourhood, a chat over coffee, a cultural outing, board games, etc.).

Regular group activities are also organized to create and strengthen social connections.

Active in
Uccle
Phone number
0488 43 38 87
languages
French
Dutch

Bras dessus Bras dessous Anderlecht

Bras dessus Bras dessous NPO

  • Home visits
  • 3 services

The Anderlecht branch can put you in touch with a volunteer neighbour for weekly meetups (a walk in the neighbourhood, a chat over coffee, a cultural outing, board games, etc.).

Regular group activities are also organized to create and strengthen social connections.

Active in
Anderlecht
Phone number
0493 38 52 71
languages
French
Dutch

Bras dessus Bras dessous Watermael-Boitsfort

Bras dessus Bras dessous NPO

  • Home visits
  • 3 services

The Watermael-Boitsfort branch can put you in touch with a volunteer neighbour for weekly meetups (a walk in the neighbourhood, a chat over coffee, a cultural outing, board games, etc.).

Regular group activities are also organized to create and strengthen social connections.

Active in
Watermael-Boitsfort
Phone number
0492 03 73 05
languages
French

Bras dessus Bras dessous Nivelles - Ottignies LLN - Rixensart

Bras dessus Bras dessous NPO

  • Home visits
  • 3 services

The Nivelles (or Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve or Rixensart) branch can put you in touch with a volunteer neighbour for weekly meetups (a walk in the neighbourhood, a chat over coffee, a cultural outing, board games, etc.).

Regular group activities are also organized to create and strengthen social connections (afternoon teas, events, and other gatherings).

Active in
Nivelles
Phone number
0498 56 20 67
languages
French

Bras dessus Bras dessous La Louvière - Morlanwelz

Bras dessus Bras dessous NPO

  • Home visits
  • 3 services

The La Louvière (or Morlanwelz) branch can put you in touch with a volunteer neighbour for weekly meetups (a walk in the neighbourhood, a chat over coffee, a cultural outing, board games, etc.).

Regular group activities are also organized to help create and strengthen social connections.

Active in
La Louvière
Phone number
0493 41 87 27
languages
French
English

Bras dessus Bras dessous Saint-Gilles

Bras dessus Bras dessous NPO

  • Home visits
  • 2 services

The Saint-Gilles branch can put you in touch with a volunteer neighbour for weekly meetups (a walk in the neighbourhood, a chat over coffee, a cultural outing, board games, etc.).

Regular group activities are also organized to create and strengthen social connections.

Active in
Saint-Gilles
Phone number
0493 34 04 89
languages
French
Dutch
English

Structural project implemented by Bras dessus Bras dessous

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  • 3 categories
  • Social inclusion

Read more about Consolidation and Development of the BdBd Model in Wallonia

Launch date |
By creating and coordinating intercultural and intergenerational neighbourhood networks, Bras dessus Bras dessous aims to reduce the sense of loneliness experienced by isolated older adults and help them regain an active place in society.

Boost projects implemented by Bras dessus Bras dessous

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  • Social inclusion

Read more about 📬Raising awareness of loneliness among older adults during the summer

Launch date |
Thanks to the funds raised during the 2025 Brussels 20K Run, an awareness campaign was carried out during the summer to help combat loneliness among older adults.
  • Social inclusion

Read more about 🏖️ Three days in Wissant for 18 seniors

Thanks to the funds raised during the 2025 Brussels 20K Run, seniors were able to enjoy a restorative stay by the sea.
  • 2 focus

Read more about 🌊 A day at the seaside for 35 seniors

Thanks to the funds raised during the 2025 Brussels 20K Run, seniors were able to enjoy a day of relaxation by the sea.
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  • Social inclusion

Read more about 🌸 6.475 flowers distributed to celebrate older adults

Thanks to the funds raised during the Concert des Cœurs 2024, thousands of flowers were offered to older adults on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons.
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  • 8 partners
  • 3 focus
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