Be heard,
even when no one can listen...
Be heard, even when no one can listen...
Understanding each other sooner...
by cuddling, listening & telling.
Our mission is improve well-being by supporting communication.
Cuddly Toy SAMbuddy
is a soft cuddly toy that can record child/client stories and that you can listen to via the (offline) app.
In the Netherlands 1 in 10 children is bullied, 34,000 children receive special education and there are 62,000 children with an intellectual disability. Sharing feelings and emotions straight to adults can be difficult for them. The Stoytelling Cuddly Toy helps with this.
“SAMbuddy helped me to talk to my parents. I dare to tell it myself now.”
- Rose, 8 years -
“The fact that the Storytelling Cuddly Toy is just there gives our students the feeling that they can tell their story at any time, in their own way.”
- Joanne, director of primary education -
“SAMbuddy helps make conversations with withdrawn clients easier and deeper.”
- Sylvia, educational psychologist -
vision driven
circular services
social production
Focus on client, circular and social values
Will you join us?
Together with our fans, partners and audience, we will ensure that everyone is heard, even when no one can listen.
Connect with us and meet:
- sweet and committed people of sheltered workshop Atelier Unik who make expertly the allergy-free cuddly toy from recycled fabric and filling;
- students of various healthcare courses in the Netherlands conduct ongoing research into the impact and importance of the SAMbuddy;
- our network of healthcare and education experts who selflessly advise on the use of the SAMbuddy.
and our team! Because...
We are a socially driven organization (2024) that contributes to psychological well-being by improving communication between clients and caregivers.
As a company we stand for social cooperation, circular services and we are growing towards Steward Ownership Model, in which we jointly determine the course and development of SAMbuddy. Do you also want to contribute to that?
Did you know that…
…through donations some clients, with care needs in a difficult home situation, got their own SAMbuddy?
… you can try out SAMbuddy for a month first?
… you, as a healthcare or education expert, can join the conversation about the development of SAMbuddy?
… SAMbuddy is produced in a social way, with allergy-free and recycled materials?
… SAMbuddy lasts 5 years?
Team
Raoul developed the SAMbuddy since 2020, collaborating with Atelier Unik and experts and drawing on years of educational experience, to improve well-being by support in communication.Vincent and Roel joined in 2023. Together, they create an innovative product and a strong network to help when communication is challenging.
Raoul Postel
Vincent Kersten
Roel van der Zanden
Partners
Bullying
Bullying is not always visible. The SAMbuddy helps clients share their experiences at their own pace. A private space, like a quiet room, is recommended for a safe environment.
Sensitive subjects
On sensitive topics like gender, sexual orientation, discrimination, and refugees, the SAMbuddy provides a neutral role. By recording questions and having the SAMbuddy ask them, clients often feel safer and less shy to respond.
Parent-child relationship
As a parent, understanding your child’s thoughts isn’t always easy. The SAMbuddy bridges the child’s experience and parental support. We recommend guided use at home. When a child records a message while holding the button, they truly want to be heard.
Speech and Language Education
The SAMbuddy can be used as a tool to practice language skills. Language exercises can be recorded and performed by the child.
Long-term illness
Chronically ill clients receive much attention for their treatment, but their feelings often go unnoticed—also in adult care. The SAMbuddy provides comfort and companionship. Nurses and doctors can record messages to keep the client informed and encourage them to share their thoughts.
Refuge
Fleeing and arriving in an unfamiliar country causes trauma. The SAMbuddy is language-independent, allowing clients to express themselves in their own way.
Fears
In times of fear, the SAMbuddy provides a safe listening ear. A recorded story or song in a familiar voice can bring comfort and distraction.
Diary
The SAMbuddy can also be used independently by the client, serving as a personal diary.
Child in isolation
When a client is forced to be in isolation, the SAMbuddy can provide comfort and an outlet for thoughts.
CONTACT
Vertelknuffel SAMbuddy
+31 (0)6 14 657 653
info@vertelknuffel.nl
i-DEPOT EU: 152965
Benelux Trademark Register: 1486477
Chambre of Commerce: 90517423
Utrecht, The Netherlands
VAT: NL865344516B01
IBAN: NL85ABNA0122801903
ABOUT US
The soft Storytelling Cuddly toy SAMbuddy asks questions and only records answers if the child wants it. The Storytelling Cuddly Toy is patient, offers trust and a listening ear.
It is a tool to improve communication between the child and supervisor/teacher/parent, regardless of time and place.
Make sure that children are heard, even when no one is listening...
