Five enthusiastic and committed people volunteer to help children with a medical need in Indonesia. The board would like to introduce itself!
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| Syta Plantinga, founder & director | |
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| Koos van Alphen, boardmember, medical advisor |
Clara Waardenburg, secretary |
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| Arda Gerkens, PR en fundraising | Roeland Bitter, treasurer |
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Mutual contact
The board meets six to eight times a year in the Netherlands and also has frequent consultations with each other via email, WhatsApp, Zoom and telephone. In addition to policy formulation, fundraising and providing information about the foundation’s activities, all board members aim to closely monitor the progress of projects in Indonesia and keep their finger on the pulse. Good reporting to donors is of paramount importance.
If this is appreciated, one of our board members can make a personal visit to tell you more about a project. Anyone who is interested in what we do can visit our Facebook page where we post messages, photos and videos about our work every day.
PR committee
Through the newsletter we ensure that Kolewa remains in the attention of a large number of subscribers. The board is supported by various volunteers and friends of Kolewa who act as ambassadors.The committee is supported by several former interns, volunteers and other friends of Kolewa who act as ambassadors.
Staff on Bali
Syta and Peter are since 2015 supported by a small, enthusiastic and hardworking team. Ana, Uttari, Holldyn, Ersa, Jasmine and Enka run the shelter home “Rumah Bicara” in Denpasar. Under supervision of teamleader Ana they escort patients to the hospital, give speech lessons in the relief centre and on several locations, they join outreach-activities, missions and family gatherings. Housekeeper Klement, cooker Heldi. Driver Komang added to the team in 2016/2017 and Wayan in 2023.
Board of Yayasan Kolewa Harapan Indonesia
In 2017, the activities were officially registered in Jakarta under the name Yayasan Kolewa Harapan Indonesia. Since then, both NGOs have been counterparts. The various projects are carried out from the Yayasan. The raising of local funds is also receiving increasing attention, and with success. The board in the Netherlands receives a report of all activities every quarter.
Volunteers and Interns
Very often we have volunteers and interns, especially from The Netherlands. About three to four days a week they help out with creative activities, teaching English and supporting our staff. Read more
ANBI Status
Kolewa has the ANBI (Public Benefit Organisation) status (Registration number: ANBI 40586) and is thus an approved charity. Kolewa is registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce with registration number 28114958. If appreciated, it is possible for a personal visit by one of our board members to tell more about a project.
For everyone interested in what we are currently doing, there is our Facebook page where we post messages, photos and videos about our work every day.
