About us

History and mission //
About ten years ago HOST was initiated by some Dutch students. Their aim was to provide a place where international students could encounter other (Dutch) students. Hospitality means: Make yourself at home, make friends, encounter God!

HOST board and their mission for this year //
In 2010-11 a new board arrived. The current board contains four positions: Chairman (Hendrik Timmer), Internal Communicator (Arend Ripping), Activity Coordinator (Danika) , Biblestudy- and Fellowship-coordinator (Krina Huisman).

Board of advisory //
Currently we are busy with a board of advisory who is able to give us advise on the long term. We are searching for people from several important backgrounds; like IFES, University, old members.

Prayer and Giving//
Prayer is an important element of our work amongst international students. We are dependent on God. He needs to guide our efforts and to make them fruitful.

HOST is an organization that solely relies on volunteers. That is our challenge and our strenght. In providing hospitality we make costs. If you would like to make a contribution please transfer money to the following bank account:

Account number:  9475688
Under the name of:  HOST Groningen
Place:  Groningen

IBAN:           NL90INGB0009475688

BIC:            INGBNL2AXXX

Please contact us by email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) with any queries or comments about making a gift. If you would like to donate, but you are not able to transfer money to a Dutch bank account, please contact.