Guiding the Foundation’s Mission

Our Board of Trustees helps guide the Foundation’s strategy, transparency and long-term impact across communities at origin.

Good governance. Real impact

The Board of Trustees oversees the Foundation’s long-term direction, ensuring that every initiative remains aligned with our mission, values and commitment to communities at origin.

We bring diverse expertise, deep responsibility and a shared belief in building sustainable futures.

Our governance principles

Transparency​

Long-term partnerships​

Responsible funding​

Community impact​

Board of Trustees

The Board consists of 4 members who provide strategic guidance and oversight.

Gerko Snel

Chairman

Leads the Board in setting strategic direction and ensuring the Foundation’s mission is fulfilled.

Joost Wetzel

Chairman

Provides oversight and guidance to strengthen governance and organizational effectiveness.

 

Eveline Tegelaar

Chairwoman

Focused on sustainable partnerships and long-term value creation.

Ingrid Eggink

Treasurer

Oversees financial stewardship and ensures transparency and accountability.

Foundation representatives

Representing the Monchy group/companies and supporting the foundation mission

Gabriela Britos

Monchy food Company

Vincent Cellier​​

De Monchy Natural Products​

Matilda Carlsson

Nutisal​

Alessandra Burgers

De Monchy International​

Mark de Waard

Monchy Food Company​

Working together for lasting impact

Education

Improving access to quality education and skills for future generations.

Regenerative Agriculture

Promoting sustainable farming practices that protect people and the planet.

Community Livelihoods

Supporting local initiatives that create income opportunities and stronger communities.

Ongoing projects

Bolivia – Expanding educational opportunities in the Amazon

In one of Bolivia’s most remote regions, this project transformed access to education through the construction of a fully equipped school.

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South Africa – Opening doors to a brighter future through education

In 2018, four Dutch student volunteers raised funds to build a new playground at Grange Primer School in South Africa. The project created a safe and enjoyable space where children can play, learn and enjoy their time at school.

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Vietnam – Transforming a rural school

Creating better learning opportunities for children in the Sok Bu Nhui community.

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Madagascar – Creating opportunities through education

A safe and fully equipped school is giving 265 children access to education, nutrition and opportunities for a better future.

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Brazil – Transforming Ilha do Goiabal through education

For too many children in Ilha do Goiabal, education was out of reach. This project was created to change that.

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Tanzania – Improving workers wellbeing at Amama Farms.

Good working conditions include access to healthy food. This project will expand the Amama veggie garden, helping increase the lunch programme from two to five meals per week and strengthening employee wellbeing.

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Bolivia – Regenerative Agriculture in Quinoa Farming

Restoring degraded soils, improving biodiversity and creating sustainable livelihoods for farming communities.

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Colombia – Agroforestry & Reforestation

Reforesting degraded land while creating sustainable income through agroforestry systems.

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How can you help us make a difference?

With your support we can continue to work on improving the living conditions of communities involved in our supply chain. We will build schools, community centers and address the most pressing needs. Together we can make a difference.

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