Hoplr is the #1 digital platform for community engagement. We help local governments with neighbourhood oriented communication, community care and public participation.
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Together we build sustainable and caring neighbourhoods
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In 2016, Mechelen took a bold step by partnering with Hoplr. Now, nearly a decade later, the city is a pioneer in neighborhood communication with over 50% household participation. Through Hoplr, Mechelen fosters strong social ties and community involvement, boasting an impressive 1,682 monthly posts and a 41.1% success rate in resolving help requests. By 2030, the city aims for 70% community adoption, further boosting participation and trust.
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Hoplr for Governments is a powerful platform that enables local governments to connect with their communities. Through a user-friendly interface, governments can easily share information, gather feedback and foster engagement.
Neighbourhood app
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On average 32% of the households in a neighbourhood sign up and actively use Hoplr on a weekly base for circular economy, help requests and information. Local governments can communicate to one, several or all neighbourhoods.
Activate the social capital within the neighbourhood. This concerns resources such as material, knowledge, time, volunteers and infrastructure. 43% of all neighbourhood messages involve exchanging items or help.
From online connections to offline encounters. More than 40% of the Hoplr users meets a new neighbourhour in real life within the first year. Each connection helps to fight loneliness.
"Our audience is now much more diverse than before, with not only older men above 50, but also many young adults and a larger number of women. Hoplr has become an indispensable part of Terneuzen. We regularly receive questions from council members whether a certain message has already been shared via Hoplr."
Public participation
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More than 20% of the Hoplr users engages with participation projects. Hoplr shifts the focus from the individual to the local community and activates the silent majority.
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Social cohesion and community engagement are essential. Make neighbourhoods more livable and improve the quality of life with inclusive community engagement and public participation.
Citizens can run their ideas and initiatives by the community or share them with the local government. Optional, the most popular projects can be funded with participatory budgeting.
Neighbourhood concierge
Support vulnerable citizens with volunteers from within the neighbourhood.
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Reduce the pressure on social services and healthcare by supporting the elderly, immigrants and the digital illiterate with volunteers from within the community.
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Too often, the potential in neighbourhoods remains untapped. More than 20% of the Hoplr users want to help other neighbours.
Reduce the pressure on social services and healthcare systems by supporting the elderly, immigrants and the digital illiterate with volunteers from within the community.
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Unlock the potential of collaboration and co-creation by leveraging aggregated, anonymized and AI-powered collective intelligence. Enhance decision-making and tackle complex challenges with diverse perspectives.
Why should governments be investing in local community building right now? What can they do to connect more residents to the social capital of the neighbourhood?
60 pages of clear concepts and practical tips for more caring and sustainable neighbourhoods that benefit all stakeholders.
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An award-winning platform for community engagement
"Seal of Excellence" of the European Commission for innovation, implementation and impact.
WINNER World Summit Awards 2020 in the category Government & Citizen Engagement.
WINNER European Social Services Award 2020 in the category Technology Tool.
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