About
Globewise
Globewise focuses primarily on supporting a variety of projects in primary education, secondary education and vocational education in developing countries. These projects focus on various aspects of education including the quality and accessibility of education. Sustainability and continuity are important to Globewise which is why the only projects which are supported are ones that have passed the start-up phase, are supported by the local community and fit within the local culture. Globewise generally commits itself to a project for a period of several years.
Background.
The Globewise Foundation was founded in 2016 by Marinel and Robert van Zanten. As CEO and founder of NCOI Groep, the largest educational organization in the Benelux, Robert has been actively involved in education for many years. Inspired by Nelson Mandela's statement "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world", Marinel and Robert wanted to give underprivileged children and young people the opportunity to receive a good education so that they could look forward to a future without poverty.
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In order to continue to grow Globewise and to be able to support more educational projects, the charity receives donations from multiple donors in addition to the van Zanten family.
Objective.
Globewise’s aim is to help children and young people who grow up in poverty by providing adequate educational and developmental opportunities.
Globewise primarily supports educational projects for children and young people in Africa and Asia. The organisation focusses on projects in countries with major economic and social disadvantages where a real difference can be made. These educational projects offer young people a better educational opportunity, an opportunity they would not have otherwise had. In addition, Globewise supports projects that can improve the quality of education.
The selected projects have a manageable scope and are led by people with passion. The local community is also involved. Globewise invests in projects in which it is hoped, with the greatest possible certainty, that the financial aid offered will be spent on children’s education in the most efficient way. Globewise maintains close contact with the management of each project and all projects are visited by members of the Globewise team.
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Globewise is a not-for-profit organisation. The entire Globewise team consists of professionals who all use their expertise selflessly and with great passion. Globewise is designated in The Netherlands as a public benefit institution (ANBI) and has a CBF recognition (recognized charity).
Method of working.
Globewise supports educational projects for young people in countries with major economic and social disadvantages where a real difference can be made. The selected projects have a manageable scope and are led by passionate people from the local community. Globewise is currently focusing on projects in Africa and Asia because the need there is great and the impact achieved can also be substantial. Globewise aims to ensure that every Euro is optimally spent. We call that ‘effective giving’ for the long-term. Future proof!
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Globewise uses clear criteria that the projects it supports must initially meet. Before financially supporting a project, a thorough review is carried out and an extensive due diligence financial analysis of the project is undertaken. The project is then assessed in terms of content and extensive discussions with the school management follow. Each project is visited in advance in the country in which it is located and, at this point, it is determined whether the project meets all Globewise’s criteria. During the duration of the support intensive contact is also maintained with the organization to ensure that the agreed objectives are met. The aim of this professional approach is to ensure that every Euro is spent well and effectively. Globewise’s professional business approach aims to ultimately offer as many children as possible a good education. It is also essential that our donors know that every Euro they donate can be accounted for.
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Globewise is a not-for-profit organsiation. The Globewise General Board, the Projects Board and the Communication and Fundraising Board consist of volunteers who receive no compensation for their work.
The Projects Board consists of five people, who have the task of selecting and controlling how donations are spent.
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1 person currently sits on the Communication and Fundraising Board. By means of publications, approaching individuals, as well as potential business donors, and organizing activities they aim to increase Globewise's income to enable it to support its project endeavours.
Criteria.
Projects supported by Globewise must meet the following minimum criteria:
The project must focus, preferably, on regular education for poor children and young people in the age category of 6 to 20 years.
The project focuses on primary and secondary education, vocational education and/or improving the quality of education.
The project is located in Africa or Asia.
The aim of the project is clearly outlined.
The project is led by a strong local organization and is in line with the needs of the local community.
Globewise's contribution must demonstrably be spent on education.
It is a medium-sized project: operating costs between EU 50,000 and EU 750,000 per year.
The continuity of the project is guaranteed and the project has passed the start-up phase.
It can be demonstrated that resources are used efficiently and both direct and indirect project costs are relatively low.