ASK-Solutions

ASK-Solutions works on free software, documentation, hosting, web service support, repair, digital autonomy and the sharing of practical technical knowledge. Much of this work happens online, or is documented in a way that can also be useful beyond Haarlem and the Netherlands. Another part takes shape locally in Haarlem-Noord, including through our community workshop The Owl's Nest and the contact with people in the neighbourhood. We greatly value this connection between online knowledge work, practical support and local meeting.

A place to learn, repair and create

In The Owl's Nest we are gradually building an accessible workshop where people can learn, repair and create. Whether it is a small making project, extending the life of a device, or figuring out a technical question together, our goal is to make knowledge and tools as accessible as possible.

This year again we have seen how important a strong and resilient community is. We see it in the short conversations at the door, the interest in the workshop, the practical questions that reach ASK-Solutions, and in the willingness of people to share their time and expertise. Without this involvement, this work could not continue to grow.

Thanks to our community

We would like to thank in particular:

• Neighbours in Haarlem-Noord – for your trust, your friendly reactions when we meet in the neighbourhood, and your interest in The Owl's Nest as a low-threshold place to drop by.
• People and organisations we work with – for your trust and cooperation around hosting, ICT, documentation, communication, repair and other practical questions. These situations help us understand where technology breaks down, where clearer explanation is needed and which knowledge can later be reused.
• Volunteers, partners and supporters – for your time, expertise, materials and moral support. Thanks to you we can continue working on making technology, repair and digital freedom more accessible.

Looking ahead to 2026

In the new year we want to continue along this path. We are working on expanding the activities in The Owl's Nest, further improving our online documentation and practical support, and strengthening the connection with the neighbourhood and the people and organisations we work with. Wherever possible we will keep collaborating with partners who share our vision of a resilient and more self-reliant community.

On behalf of IRADIS Foundation, ASK-Solutions and The Owl's Nest we wish you peaceful holidays and a healthy, hopeful 2026. Thank you for your trust and involvement – we look forward to meeting you again in the new year, whether online, in the workshop or in the neighbourhood.