OUR OBJECTIVES
Gered Gereedschap supports craftsmen and women in developing countries. Our general programme objectives are laid down in our Foundation’s Articles. Our long-term approach is laid down in our policy plan and strategy paper.
The board as well as staff of the foundation is involved in developing, monitoring and adjusting these plans. During national meetings, workshops and volunteers are asked for their input as well. We also invite partners, volunteers and other aid organisations about their views on our plans.
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ANNUAL PLAN
Based on our long-term vision and established plans we set our objectives per year. We determine which building blocks will be used, which projects will be supported and decide which partners to cooperate with. Our objectives are laid down in our annual plan.
The board and staff members will evaluate several times per year to analyse the extent to which the results achieved have met the stated objectives.
BOARD
The management of Stichting Dienstencentrum Gered Gereedschap is the responsibility of the Board of the Foundation. They define the main lines of policy and take decisions at strategic level. To do so, they will consult project managers and volunteers from Gered Gereedschap.
The board has five members all of whom actively participate in the implementation. All board members are related to Gered Gereedschap on a voluntary and unpaid basis. The board consists of the following members:
Arjan van Dijk
Chairman
‘Alone you go fast, together you go further! – This thought inspires me as chairman of Gered Gereedschap. We support skilled workers in Africa – people with valuable skills but not always the means to realize their potential. GG’s practical approach, which builds on people’s strengths, greatly appeals to me. I am proud and grateful to lead such a dedicated community of volunteers, donors, and partners, who aim to combat poverty through craftsmanship.’
Laurens Conijn
Treasurer
‘For me, Gered Gereedschap is a way to provide targeted and practical assistance to skilled workers in Africa. It benefits all involved; it empowers the recipients in Africa to become self-reliant, it gives the many volunteers who refurbish the tools in the Netherlands a meaningful activity, and we contribute to a better environment through the reuse of tools. This motivates me to dedicate myself to this wonderful organization.’
Mieke Schulte
Board Member
‘For me, Gered Gereedschap is a unique and clever organization. Tools that you would normally throw away can be donated to us. They are refurbished and then get a second life in an African country. Around 500 volunteers across the Netherlands actively contribute to this effort. How wonderful is that!’
Gerrit Ribbink
Board Member
Kees de Bouter
Secretary
‘I have always been interested in development cooperation. In the past, I worked part-time as a legal professional for organizations such as SNV, Cordaid, NUFFIC, and OikoCredit. After ending my legal career, I wanted to continue contributing in this field. Gered Gereedschap appealed to me because of its concrete and tangible goal: giving people the opportunity to escape poverty through craftsmanship. I have been contributing for years as a donor and have previously donated surplus tools. Within the board, I serve as secretary and provide legal advice when needed. This combination of practical work and strategic support makes my contribution both valuable and meaningful.’
JURIDICAL
Stichting Dienstencentrum Gered Gereedschap
RSIN number 8526 48 340.
Chamber of Commerce number: 57592942.
Bank:
ABN-AMRO: NL 93 ABNA 040 18 40 980
Triodos Bank: NL 34 TRIO 021 21 12 430
Address: M van Bouwdijk Bastiaansestraat 58, 1054 SP, Amsterdam.
E-mail: info (at) geredgereedschap.nl
Telephone: +31 (0)6 14 23 05 18
Website: www.geredgereedschap.nl
