Autumn 2017

The Balkans Empowering young leaders and academics

Under the Honorary Chairmanship of HM Queen Mathilde www.kbs-frb.be Brussels X, P309439 Editorial Table of contents 2 Editorial Luc Tayart de Borms 3 10 years old: European Fund > Managing Director for the Balkans 4-5 Balkans focus: training young academics 6-7 Progress on cystic fibrosis: Foreword the Forton Fund 8-9 A new life for undiscovered music Welcome to the autumn edition of “shrinking space of civil society in Europe” with the Leuven Chansonnier the International Newsletter. These are and support those trying to “increase 10-11 Boosting young people’s talents precarious times for democracy with the quality of information in the public 12-13 Access to water : the Elisabeth politicians around the world accusing discourse”. We look forward to sharing and Amélie Fund each other of endangering the regular updates with you about the work 14-15 What drives Belgian academics? foundations of modern society of this Fund. and people openly expressing their 16-17 Valuing the work of a Belgian Egyptologist: the Jean Capart Fund discontent with these democratically The refugee crisis, and Europe’s apparent elected leaders. The King Baudouin inability to deal with it, is one of the stress 18-19 What Europeans think about the EU (A Chatham House study) Foundation believes deeply in supporting points that has led people to doubt the work that attempts to understand the ability of politicians. In the Newsletter 20-21 KBFUS already 20 years old; reasons for this unhappiness and many you can read about some of the work KBF Canada starts articles in this edition of the Newsletter we are supporting in this area, including 22-23 Sport and society: the Nike Community showcase this approach. research that underlines the need to Impact Fund welcome and support the youngest 24-25 The needs of young refugees This includes a fascinating insight into refugees arriving on our shores. 26-27 Our ID attitudes towards the European Union 28-31 KBFUS: based on the results of a Chatham Despite these challenges, the success, - Drinkable water access: the mission of the Life-Giving Water Fund in Zambia House study, and a look at how KBF has for example, of the Forton Fund in - A legacy for a home village heritage: been helping, and will continue to help, advancing research on cystic fibrosis the Guillaume Bastiaens Family Fund to foster democracy in the Balkans. (p. 6) and the achievements of KBF's 32 Et cetera US arm (p. 20), both of which celebrate Most recently, together with other 20 years of philanthropic endeavour, colleagues, we helped to set up the highlight the significant impact of PUBLISHER: Fund for Democracy and Solidarity in targeted long-term funding and offer Luc Tayart de Borms rue Brederodestraat 21 Europe to boost efforts to revitalize inspiration for the future. I hope you B-1000 Brussels, Belgium our democracies. The Fund, which will enjoy this edition of our International T: +32-2-500 4 555 [email protected] • kbs-frb.be become operational at the end of the Newsletter and look forward to hearing IBAN BE10 0000 0000 0404 year, will focus on projects tackling the your feedback and suggestions. BIC BPOTBEB1

The King Baudouin Foundation is an independent, pluralistic foundation EDITORS: Sabine Deboosere, Iadine Degryse CONTRIBUTORS: Debra Lodoen, Philippa Nuttall Jones, Peter Raeymaekers, working in Belgium and at the European and international level. We are Isa Van Dorsselaer PROOFING: Philippa Nuttall Jones, seeking to change society for the better, so we invest in inspiring projects Greta Peirs DESIGN: PuPil PRINTING: Bietlot ILLUSTRATIONS: Abantu Zambia asbl (p. 13a), Apopo vzw (p. 20b), C. Pimenta and individuals. In 2016 we provided a total of €41.9 million in support to (p. 23), Chatham House study (pp. 18b, 19), Défi Belgique Afrique 2,211 organizations and individuals. The Foundation was set up in 1976, (p. 12), F. Toussaint (pp. 2, 10-11, 21, 24, 25a), Globalbookends th - Wikimedia (p. 32a), Iles de Paix (p. 13b), J. Gradascevic-Pleh on the occasion of the 25 anniversary of King Baudouin's reign. (pp. 4-5), Imagebroker – Belga image (p. 28), M. Kastelic (p. 15), MAXPPP – Belga image (p. 14), MRAH – KMKG (pp. 16, 17), Pixabay – CCO Public Domain (p. 18a), PhotoAlto – Belga image (p. 22), Photographee.eu (pp. 6-7), PuPil (pp. 26-27), R. Stevens (pp. 8, 9b), Rawpixel.com (p. 25b), S. Herbst (p. 3), Follow us on S. Lenaerts (p. 32b), The Nelson Mandela Foundation (p. 20a), University of Sarajevo (cover), VRT (p. 9a). 2 THE BALKANS

Fostering democracy in the Balkans

Ten years ago the King Baudouin Foundation, joined forces with the ERSTE Foundation, the Compagnia di San Paolo and “By further fostering the Robert Bosch Foundation, to help foster good governance democracy in the Western in the Balkans. Zoran Nechev, Senior Associate Fellow at the Balkans, we are propelling the European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS), explains European integration process.” the importance of the European Fund for the Balkans (EFB) ZORAN NECHEV, Senior Associate Fellow at the European Union and why its mission is as critical today as it was a decade ago. Institute for Security Studies

Since its inception, the EFB has paid blames this on a “constellation of organizations that debunk myths for 153 government officials to be circumstances,” rather than issues about ‘pro-European political leaders’ trained, funded fellowship grants for specific to the Balkans. “By fur- in the region, who sell national reforms 203 young leaders, supported 150 ther fostering democracy in the as part of the EU accession process researchers and funded 95 think Western Balkans, we are propelling while conducting them in a way tanks. This, and related work by the the European integration process,” that fortifies their position and influ- Fund, has significantly contributed states Nechev. “Only democratic ence in society”. Nechev agrees that to the “development of vibrant civil countries can become members of the EFB’s role in the Balkans will societies in the Western Balkans,” the European family, and this is cru- remain essential in the years to says Nechev. cial for the EFB’s mission.” come - both to disseminate positive results from the region across the EU accession Debunking myths EU and to emphasize the Western While the EU accession process of One of the Fund’s vital roles in this Balkans countries’ role in helping the Balkans countries may seem process is “supporting the work to address the challenges faced to have progressed little, Nechev of individuals and civil society by the EU”.

MORE INFO? www.balkanfund.org 3 Training young academics in the Balkans

Five years ago, the King Baudouin Foundation added the training of academic newcomers in the Western Balkans to its agenda in the form of TRAIN - the Training and Research for Academic Newcomers program. Katarina Zeljic, Assistant Professor in the Department of Genetics and Evolution at the University of Belgrade, explains why she decided to get involved with the project and why she hopes that more young academics will have the chance to benefit from similar opportunities.

The objectives of the TRAIN are to The trainers were initially from a How does develop, implement and evaluate a variety of European universities and the TRAIN project work? structured professional development organizations. However, since 2014, “I found out about the project via an training program consisting of seven the trainings have been delivered e-mail from my faculty. The project is modules for new academics at four by experts from the Balkan univer- divided into several modules cover- universities in the Western Balkans. sities participating in the program. ing different topics that are organ- These are the University of Sarajevo, Over 1000 participants have ben- ized during the winter and summer the University of Belgrade, efited from TRAIN since it was set semesters. After applying for a the University of Novi Sad and the up, including Katarina Zeljic. particular course, I met up with the University of Montenegro. participants from different faculties Why did you decide to partici- and institutes which belong to the A key aim of the program is to provide pate in the program? University of Belgrade to attend the participants with the knowledge, skills, Katarina Zeljic: “I recognized that one-day or two-day long courses.” motivation and confidence to enhance I had a lack of lecturing and soft their own practices and teaching and skills that are useful for good teach- What was the best part thereby improve student learning, ing and for research, such as how of the project? their own research and their contribu- to find appropriate calls for projects, “In addition to all the practical infor- tion to society and industry. TRAIN is and how to write and organize pro- mation, the great lectures and good also focused on improving collabora- ject proposals. I had been curious speakers opened new areas of tion among new academics, expand- about what the TRAIN program had thinking, of teaching and of research ing their networks and enhancing their to offer and so decided to apply to me. I immediately started imple- capacity for educational leadership. to join it.” menting my newly acquired knowl-

4 THE BALKANS

edge in my everyday life as a lec- presentations of scientific results; Do you have any recommenda- turer and in my research practice. I where to find information on project tions to improve the program? also met a lot of new people from calls; and what is most important “Yes, the visibility of TRAIN should different faculties and institutes at when preparing projects. In fact, the be improved through advertising the University of Belgrade during the list is nearly endless!” via the appropriate academic and training.” social networks so that more peo- There were obviously lots of ple know about it and can benefit. I What did you get personal gains, do you think would also like to see international from the project? TRAIN offers any long-term lecturers from different universities “I gained a lot of practical knowl- advantages for your university? abroad come to Belgrade to share edge on many, many issues. These “Yes, as it is increasing the number their experiences and knowledge include: how to set up an interest- of young people with good training with us.” ing lecture; how to keep a student’s in teaching and research soft skills attention; how to design higher edu- and it is establishing connections cation curricula; how to effectively between people with different back- THE SEVEN MODULES present scientific results; the most grounds from different faculties of OF THE TRAIN PROGRAM : important considerations for pre- the same university.” 1. Research Methodology, paring good and effective poster Scientific Writing and Result Presentation 2. Higher Education Didactics 3. Preparing Funding “ I immediately started Applications implementing my newly & Project Management acquired knowledge in 4. Communication & my everyday life as a lecturer Presentation Skills and in my research practice.” 5. Entrepreneurial Skills 6. Networking & Teamwork KATARINA ZELJIC, 7. Designing Higher Assistant Professor in the Department Education Curricula of Genetics and Evolution at the University of Belgrade

MORE INFO? www.europe-kbf.eu 5 The Alphonse and Jean Forton Fund was set up 20 years ago to support research on cystic fibrosis and related diseases. Managed by the King Baudouin Foundation, with the help of a scientific committee, the Fund has helped to bring about significant advances in terms of research and to support sufferers of the disease and their families. Over that time, the Fund has supported 53 projects to the tune of over €8 million and remains a powerful force for progress in the cystic fibrosis field. Funding progress on cystic fibrosis 20 years of the Alphonse and Jean Forton Fund Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease mutation, but very quickly it received “ The support of the Forton that affects about 70,000 people FDA approval for 38 mutations, and Fund has been of tremendous worldwide and around 1,400 people is now reimbursed in Belgium for nine help to allow us to perform in Belgium. In sufferers, the gene mutations. These advances are in basic research on the that regulates the flow of fluids parts thanks to the Forton Fund, which development of a gene therapy through cells is defective, result- has almost doubled the research ing in thick and salty fluids in the funds available in Belgium to study treatment for cystic fibrosis.” lungs, pancreas, sweat glands and this issue. DR MARIANNE CARLON, the male reproductive organs. In the KU Leuven lungs the mucus clogs the airways Laureate feedback and traps bacteria, leading to infec- Laureates of the Alphonse and tions, extensive lung damage and, Jean Forton Fund have praised its eventually, respiratory failure. support for: allowing them to pursue different, sometimes more In the past 20 years, the living con- risky research avenues; helping ditions of patients have improved, to create cross-disciplinary primarily because of better manage- collaborations within the same ment of the symptoms, the avoidance university, among different of infections and lung transplants. institutions in Belgium and at the Indeed, the first treatment to address international level; and thereby cre- the cause of the disease was recently ating a community of expertise that launched. It was initially to treat one did not exist before. Grants from

6 “Our research would not be funded by industry as it is too basic and their application too uncertain to guarantee a financial return.”

Professor RENAUD BEAUWENS, Université libre de Bruxelles

the Fund have also helped laureates Patient support creating better awareness and under- leverage additional backing from the In addition to supporting pure research, standing of the disease in schools, Belgian government, the EU, indus- the Fund has been instrumental in offering patients psychosocial support, try and other private organizations. financing the creation of the Belgian and lending a friendly ear to patients Thirty-four year old Marianne Carlon, Cystic Fibrosis Registry. This now and their families. who leads a cystic fibrosis research holds data on about 90% of all Belgian group at KU Leuven, has no doubts patients and means that the progress Twenty years ago, children with cystic about the necessity of the Fund for of the disease and its management fibrosis had meagre prospects, liv- her work and that of her colleagues. year after year can be easily tracked. ing from one infection to the other, “We have received support through From this, researchers have learnt that spending more time on controlling the Fund several times, in 2011, patients who receive the highest and their disease than on playing, and hav- 2014 and 2017 and this has been of most frequent amounts of antibiotics ing a very short life expectancy. Life tremendous help to allow us to per- have fewer infections and better overall expectancy has now more than tripled, form basic research on the develop- health, and that patients with the high- the disease is better understood and ment of a gene therapy treatment for est body-mass-index show the most treatments have reached the market. cystic fibrosis,” she says. Professor improvement in their lung function. However, there is still much more to be Renaud Beauwens has spent 10 achieved and the Alphonse and Jean years investigating various aspects of Patients have always had a central Forton Fund will be there to help make cystic fibrosis at the Université libre de place in the Fund’s vision and it pro- it happen. As Carlon concludes, Bruxelles (ULB). He agrees with Carlon vides a substantial annual donation to it is: “key to furthering knowledge in that the Fund is important as it allows the Belgian Cystic Fibrosis Association, this field.” research into areas that are “either too which offers support to patients basic and their application too uncer- and families. For example, helping tain to guarantee a financial return.” patients to cover their medical costs,

MORE INFO? www.kbs-frb.be Search: Forton 7 “ Performing this music for the first time made me feel very pioneer.”

ANNA DANILEVSKAIA, Director and fiddle player of the Sollazzo Ensemble

108 Letting music resonate across the centuries

Musicians rarely have the The work is the smallest polyphonic sometimes you just have to inter- opportunity to perform a song book known to date and the pret it.” piece of music that has been unpublished compositions form a particularly interesting document Don’t you just play the notes hidden for 500 years. This in relation to the history of Belgian that are there? was the privilege enjoyed music as well as for the music of “During that period composing was by the Sollazzo Ensemble the fifteenth century in general. much more collaborative; the com- when, on 11 July, they inter- poser put some things down on paper preted 12 fifteenth century How do you approach it? and the musicians and singers then songs in the Morgan Library “There is a tradition around perform- offered their input. In fact we do that and Museum of New York ing ancient music. There has also today, too, arriving at an interpretation been a lot of research into how it together. We are only just beginning: it as part of the Flemish day cel- should be played, and we made use takes a few years for you to make the ebrations. This was made up of that knowledge. Nevertheless, repertoire your own.” thanks to the Courtin-Marcelle some questions remain un- Bouché Fund managed by the answered. A seminar on the sub- Does it not feel King Baudouin Foundation. ject was held in New York in July, too far away from us? Director and fiddle player Anna involving musicologists, research- “Of course a lot has changed since ers and lecturers. What instruments the fifteenth century. Nevertheless, Danilevskaia explains what were used at the time? How were it seems that people’s feelings have this feels like. the words pronounced? There is not not changed. It resonates across always a solution for everything; the centuries.” “In our ensemble we were very aware that we were performing this music for the first time in 500 years. LEUVEN Most ancient music was discovered CHANSONNIER in the nineteenth century and has been played many times. However, This songbook from the late these songs were totally unknown fifteenth century contains until they were rediscovered in early compositions that were previ- 2017. We had never thought we ously unknown. That makes it would have the chance to play such very interesting for the musi- music for the first time in our gener- cal history of Belgium. The ation. It made me feel very pioneer. ” King Baudouin Foundation has entrusted this collection of The exceptional aspect of this col- songs from the end of the Middle lection is that it is complete and Ages to the Alamire Foundation that the chansonnier still has its in Leuven, the international cen- original slips and brocade binding. tre for the study of music from the Southern Netherlands.

MORE INFO? The Leuven chansonnier has been digitised: www.idemdatabase.org or www.heritage-kbf.eu 9 alents

Boost pour les T

Boosting young people's talents

Set up to offer educational support to young people from underprivileged backgrounds with the “potential, personality, enthusiasm and will” to succeed, Boost has lived up to its name, boosting the academic performance, lives and opportunities of over 300 youngsters in Belgium since its inception in 2011.

Inspired by the “Start” scheme in aimed at propping up the young- Germany, the programme aims to sters, but getting them to become “ Boost gave me the tools develop the talents of young students “actors of their own success, to through individual and collective sup- become more resilient”. And, just as necessary to choose the right port. However, the organizers of Boost importantly, to become role models subject to study.” are clear that it is not academic per- for their communities and “to form formance that determines whether a networks via which others can be FAHAD AL SADOON youngster is chosen for the scheme, inspired to similar achievements”. but motivation and potential. Those selected are guided and encouraged Initially operational in Brussels, the throughout their secondary and programme is now also up and higher education and accompanied running in three other Belgian cit- as they take their first steps into the ies with significant philanthropic world of work. and corporate support. The invest- ment company Sofina assumes all But as Programme Coordinator costs for the students in Liège and Farah Ridane explains, Boost is not Antwerp, while the Lokumo Fund

10 plays the same role in Verviers, and Sweet also because “it has made “ My experiences thanks to the Collibri Foundation helps with me become the person I’ve always Boost have made me become funding in Brussels. Meanwhile, Nike longed to be: someone who knows the person I've always longed helps out by sending one employee who they are and what they for half a day every week to work wish for in life while still being to be.” with a group of young students in open-minded”.Nsanzineza adds: ANGE-VANESSA NSANZINEZA Antwerp. The aim is to involve more “The teachers believed in me in donors in the future in order to scale a way not many people did, and up the initiative. because of them I’ve come as However, the chance to enter “a far as this and will continue to good school,” coupled with “perse- Great belief grow with the knowledge they’ve verance and curiosity” set him off Those who have been lucky enough given me”. on the right foot and entry to the to benefit from the scheme are in no Boost programme was the cherry doubt about its importance. Precious help on the cake. “The day I received the Nineteen-year-old Fahad Al letter telling me I had been accepted Ange-Vanessa Nsanzineza joined Sadoon, who was part of the pro- was an ordinary day, I was happy, the Boost programme in Antwerp gramme in Liège, is similarly pas- but unaware of the enormous in 2013 and has just finished two sionate about Boost. He arrived in opportunity opening up in front of years of studies at the United World Belgium in 2011 after war forced me”. He names the “unforgettable College in New Mexico. “Bittersweet” him and his family to flee their meetings”. But for Al Sadoon, the is how she describes her experi- home country of Iraq in 2006 and “most precious help” he received ences in the US. “Bitter because of endure a “never-ending odyssey from Boost was giving him the the tough assignments, but sweet around the Middle East”. A “new “tools necessary to choose the right because I gained a lot of knowledge battle then began to learn the three subject to study”. He is now reading and because of the ideas, perspec- national languages of Belgium law with great success, but believes tives and knowledge shared by peo- and to integrate into Belgian soci- that without Boost he wouldn’t have ple from around the world”. ety,” says Al Sadoon. considered this option.

MORE INFO? www.kbs-frb.be Search: Boost 11 Bringing water to people around the world Elisabeth and Amélie Fund

“ It is moving to hear that Water is clearly vital for life, yet around the world too many women thanks to their improved access to water people are still without access to this basic provision. have been able to start The Elisabeth and Amélie Fund is managed by the King farming successfully.” Baudouin Foundation. It has been working hard for the last

CÉCILE PIRZIO BIROLI, 10 years to improve this situation and bring clean water to member of the Fund’s management committee some of the poorest people across the globe.

“To its beneficiaries, it means a world helped thousands of people in of difference involving clean water, dozens of countries. The requests hygiene training, access to proper for funding come from Belgian latrines, wells and irrigation, water organizations that are active in for cattle and for vegetable and fruit Africa, Latin America and Asia and production, fewer heavy chores for who work closely with local part- women and children, more time to ners. go to school and better health,” says Pirzio Biroli, member of the Fund’s Pirzio Biroli admits it would be dif- management committee. ficult to pick out a single project that stands out given the importance of The Elisabeth and Amélie Fund, them all. However, she is particu- which launches a tender pro- larly proud of those projects “aimed cess every year with a budget at improving the lot of women in the worth about €350,000, has developing world by freeing them

12 from their daily trip to collect water in tile soil, but where water to irrigate the some polluted river miles away from land can only be found some 70-100 their home”. She explains: “It is always meters underground,” he says. very moving when we get feedback from those projects and hear that “In addition to installing wells, Osra these women have been able to start has used its funding to install toilets farming successfully and send their in schools, showers next to the wells, children to school and keep their fami- and to help set up committees in the lies healthy”. villages to educate the local popula- tion about sanitation and health.” “ We dug wells in agricultural Jacques Weerts leads one of the NGOs areas that have fertile that has benefited on many occasions Weerts highlights that the funding soil, but where water to from the assistance of the Elisabeth and has been “very useful” to ensure the irrigate the land can only be Amélie Fund. He heads ‘Help Osra’, a success of Osra’s work in Ethiopia. “In found some 70-100 meters small organization whose activities are the coming years, we hope to expand underground.” carried out and managed by Ethiopians the organization’s work so that it can working on the ground in their country. also help young people to create small JACQUES WEERTS, Head of NGO Help Osra “Funding has enabled our NGO to dig businesses in the villages that now wells in agricultural areas that have fer- benefit from easier access to water”.

Despite the Fund’s successes, Pirzio Biroli underlines that much remains to be done in terms of ensuring access to water for as many people as possible. This in turn will mean, “fewer illnesses, less hunger, less poverty, more education and more facilities, especially for women.”

10 YEARS OF IMPROVING ACCESS TO WATER

> 130 projects supported > €3.2 million spent on projects > 2,087,000 individual beneficiaries > 5,500 trainings on hygiene > 930 wells and reservoirs built > 1,315 latrines built or renovated > 568 water points/showers/ sinks installed

MORE INFO? www.kbs-frb.be Search: Elisabeth and Amelie 13 “The biggest challenges to research quality – especially as an early career researcher – are the competition for limited resources and the corresponding lack of time that is spent on in-depth and meaningful research.”

Female researcher, Postdoc, Social sciences and humanities Belgian researchers: Driven by curiosity, but confronted with dilemmas Researchers at Belgian universities don't do it for the money, a flashy career, the honor, fame, glory or a good pension. They are driven by curiosity, the desire to produce new knowledge, or 51.3% the aspiration to respond to existing and future societal needs. Yet, the journey between their ideals and the demands of the decide on their own research subjects academic system and society seems to be strewn with pitfalls.

For the first time in Belgium, a Pursuing their own course ing research. At the same time, for large-scale survey has asked The concepts of autonomy and most academics, autonomy is an 1,700 academic researchers about academic freedom form a com- everyday reality: ‘I decide on my own their motivation, the factors that mon thread throughout the survey, research’ is for 51.3% the strong- influence the quality of their together with the belief that sci- est factor influencing the choice of research, how they handle ethics, entific research requires quality, their research subjects, followed at and how they deal with challenges reproductibility, objectivity, integrity arms length by ‘the university, my around diversity, gender, open and reliability. Of the respondents, faculty, department or supervisor’ access and public engagement. 84.7% agree that scientific quality (27.9%), ‘societal challenges’ (7.6%) The inquiry was funded by the King should be the most important cri- and ‘public funders of research in Baudouin Foundation. terion when evaluating and fund- Belgium’ (6.2%).

14 “ Researchers should address the current problems or challenges in society. However, they should still be guaranteed the freedom to explore any solution they see fit. […] It is the job of the scientist to discover the truth.”

Male researcher, Ph.D. candidate, Technological and engineering sciences

Finally, also the competition do not live in ivory towers. More than between researchers is generally nine out of 10 find it useful to have acknowledged – and much more contacts - in the context of their by female than by male research- research - with other stakeholders, 54% ers – as a factor that negatively with industry, business, policy makers, do not have enough time influences research quality and civil society, the education commu- for their research integrity. On the other hand, a critical nity... These contacts provide them discussion about the culture within with new perspectives and exper- and among research groups (73.6%) tise, and ensure that their research and researchers’ mobility (68.4%) is more firmly embedded within soci- Quality and integrity are conveyed as positive factors. ety. However, most researchers are under pressure Academic researchers value their selective about which stakeholders to At the same time, researchers at contacts and collaboration with involve and how to involve them. Belgian universities feel themselves bright, knowledgeable and inspiring squeezed between their objectives colleagues, and the chance to work Keeping up good confidence and the strain put on them by the in an international environment. Nearly forty-six percent of the respond- academic environment and society. Although there are not enough incen- ents have regular contacts with the Up to 87.3% of the respondents fear tives supporting multidisciplinarity general public, 33.7% with media and that the ‘increasing pressure may and collaboration in research, find science communicators. One third lead to compromises on research 34.7% of the respondents. (35%) believe that the trust of the gen- integrity and standards’. Up to 54% eral public in scientific research has claim not to have enough time for Research relevant to remained the same in the last decade, their research and 39.7% have dif- society: women 18% believe it has increased, com- ficulties in finding a sustainable pared to 21.8% that it has fallen (25.2% balance between their three aca- have no opinion). Nevertheless, there demic missions: teaching, research is increasing demand for researchers and providing services to society. to augment the confidence of society Nevertheless, the ability to pass on 44.1% in science and research. But to further knowledge to the next generation men (27.6%) develop the partnership between sci- and to society scores very high on ence and society, researchers need their satisfaction list. to have the means, in terms of time, funding and methods, to realize it. On top of that, there are the admin- Expectations from society istrative obligations and the mana- Also society has high demands. As gerial responsibilities. Especially the a return on investment, it requests ongoing quest for research funding solutions for current and future soci- is seen as problematic, particularly etal needs, transparency, account- by post-doctoral researchers and ability, etc. Whether or not academic assistant professors, the ‘young research should always meet the mid-ranking staff’. According to 64% needs of society, divides the respond- of them, the low volume of public ents: 35.2% answer yes, 59% no. investment in research and the cur- Women (44.1%) are more motivated rent procedures to assess research to perform research that is relevant to proposals (66%) lead to detrimen- society than men (27.6%). 45.9% tally low success rates for grant applications, even for research pro- On the other hand, researchers, even have regular contacts posals with a premium ranking. the ones pursuing ‘blue sky research’, with the general public

MORE INFO? Read and download the Zoom ‘Researchers at Belgian universities’ for free on www.kbs-frb.be 15 A family's quest to share ancient knowledge

The mysteries and wonders of ancient Egypt have amazed people for generations. Nobody was more enamored about this civilization and its secrets than the Belgian Egyptologist Jean Capart. Since his death in 1947, various efforts have been made to bring together his documents and learnings, but it was not until 2016 that a way forward was found to turn the idea for a Jean Capart Fund into reality.

16 The Jean Capart Fund was created in dedicated his whole life to give us “ It is with passion that 2016 at the initiative of Jean Capart’s an extremely rich heritage,” says two grandsons. It is managed by the Dominique Capart, who will head Jean Capart dedicated his King Baudouin Foundation. the Fund. “It is our duty to bring back whole life to Egyptology. It to life, to know and to value these is our duty to bring back to Open to the public riches for future generations.” life these riches for future The Fund’s objective is to support generations.” the showcasing of Belgium’s These riches include professional DOMINIQUE CAPART, Egyptology history. It will “back papers containing references to President of the Jean Capart Fund scientific investigations aimed at and correspondence between the identifying, bringing together, sorting, main names of twentieth century conserving, listing and digitalizing Egyptology and many notable Jean Capart’s archives,” explains the scientific, political and artistic per- master’s eldest grandson Dominique sonalities. In addition to letters, Capart. there are plans, posters, photo- graphs, drawings and caricatures. It will also “offer support to research and publication initiatives linked to On a more personal level are his work, including the creation of the Capart families’ own archives an internet site and other commu- of photographs, recordings, films nication tools,” he adds. To ensure and private diaries in which Jean the accuracy of all its work, the Fund Capart explains his travels in will be helped by a committee of his- Egypt and elsewhere. torians and academics. Looking ahead “With this date in mind, it seems only More specifically, in the immedi- Bringing all this information together fitting that we work as hard as we can ate term, the Fund is looking for so that it is available to future genera- in the next few years to make the Fund €300,000 - 400,000 to unite the tions is a massive and hugely impor- a success so that it truly honors the Egyptology archives from the Royal tant task. It is also a timely one given memory of our prestigious ancestor,” Museums of Art and History in that 2022 is a significant date in the says Dominique Capart. Brussels and those of Jean Capart, world of Egyptology: the bi-centennial to digitize them and then open the of the deciphering of hieroglyphs by The launch of the Fund will take archives to the general public. the French scholar Jean-François place on 1-2 December in the Champollion; the 125th anniversary Royal Museums of Art and History. Treasure Trove of the birth of Egyptology in Belgium; The event will include a scien- Capart left behind an incredible the centenary of the discovery of tific colloquium and free guided treasure trove of information about the tomb of Tutankhamen; and the visits led by an Egyptologist ancient Egypt. “It is with passion 75th anniversary of the death of for all audiences from children to and humanism that Jean Capart Jean Capart. specialists.

MORE INFO? www.jeancapart.org or www.heritage-kbf.eu 2117 What Europeans think about the EU

“ Delegitimizing opposing voices and values may only serve to bolster anti-EU sentiment.”

THOMAS RAINES, co-author and research fellow at Chatham House

A year after a small majority of UK citizens voted for their coun- “This work began in the context that try to leave the European Union, a study by Chatham House (an the EU was facing a political backlash,” international think tank based in London) reveals that the real explains Raines. “Support for populist, nationalist and anti-EU political par- split across the continent on a variety of issues related to the ties had risen, and core aspects of EU is not between the UK and continental Europe, but between European integration, including the the “elite” and “the public”. There are, however, certain subjects single currency, the free movement of which unite these two groups, notably the notion of solidarity as people, and the single market, were a key tenet of the EU. Thomas Raines, co-author and research under attack from forces on both the fellow at Chatham House, shares the full story. left and the right.”

Richer EU member states should financially support poorer member states

18 Elite versus the public Hence, only 34% of the public feel they are least likely to feel they have ben- “Much of this populism relies on have benefited from the EU, compared efited from the EU, while Austrians anti-elite rhetoric, presenting the with 71% of the elite. Indeed, a majority and Greeks are most likely to want to elites as self-serving and cor- of the public (54%) think their country return powers to member states and rupt and opposed to the interests was a better place to live 20 years ago. Hungarians are least likely to think of the public,” Raines states. immigration has been good for their The survey, funded by Stiftung Yet, despite a generally pro-EU atti- country”. Mercator, the Robert Bosch Stiftung, tude from the elite, there was a lack ERSTE Stiftung and KBF, was there- of consensus among them on impor- As for the UK, the country “is not fore aimed at testing “the extent tant questions about the EU’s direction particularly out of step with many to which there was a gap between and “they are far from united in their European averages because its pop- how the public and the elite viewed attitudes to further integration,” says ulation is very split on the EU issue,” key questions about the EU, and Raines. The study revealed that within says Raines. However, he admits their wider political outlooks”. The the elite, 28% of respondents sup- that “generally Brits are least likely to final results are based on interviews ported the status quo, 37% thought feel a sense of European identity and in 10 EU Member States with that the EU should get more powers, most likely to want to return pow- 10,000 members of the public and and 31% believed that the EU should ers to member states.” Furthermore, a sample of over 1,800 of Europe’s return powers to member states. “a majority of the public across the elite, namely individuals in posi- Indeed, more members of this group 10 countries thought that another tions of influence in politics, the opposed than backed the eventual member state will leave the EU media, business and civil society at creation of a United States of Europe, within a decade”. local, regional, national and European “although there was support for deeper levels. eurozone integration,” adds Raines. If the latter scenario is to be avoided, leaders need to “step beyond a one- Some of the most surprising find- The big split dimensional debate over ‘more’ or ings from the survey were the “areas between Spain and Poland ‘less’ Europe,” concludes Raines. “Our of alignment between the public and The Spanish were most frequently data reveals a broad diversity of per- the elite in their attitudes to, among consistently positive about Europe, spectives, across the continent as a other things, EU solidarity, EU democ- while Hungary and Poland contained whole and between states, that goes racy and a sense of European identity,” the highest numbers of people who beyond a binary split. The debate says Raines. “However, the data also feel that they have benefited from the over Europe’s future should therefore shows an important divide in general EU. Raines is reluctant to state which be reframed to reflect the breadth of attitudes, beliefs and life experiences,” country appears most Eurosceptic, views and give space to critics”. He with the elite being “more liberal and given that the phrase can mean differ- warns that: “delegitimizing opposing optimistic and more likely to experi- ent things to different people, but notes voices and values may only serve to ence the benefits of EU integration”. that the “Belgians, Italians and Greeks bolster anti-EU sentiment”.

Achievements of the EU

Failures of the EU

MORE INFO? Read and download the study for free on www.chathamhouse.org or www.europe-kbf.eu 19 Since its start 20 years ago, the King Baudouin Foundation United States (KBFUS) has grown significantly both in terms of size and revenue, and in terms of thematic and geographical reach. It all began in 1997 when KBF decided to establish an American public charity that would offer US donors the chance to benefit from its expertise and networks in Europe and Africa. From that simple idea grew KBFUS with a mission of “facilitating thoughtful, effective giving to Europe and Africa”. King Baudouin Foundation US 20 years of supporting projects in Africa and Europe

Today KBFUS’ New York office is One of its flagship partners in Africa the less privileged in Egypt and occupied by three full-time staff is the Nelson Mandela Foundation. neighboring countries in the field members, who manage around Established after Mandela’s retire- of cardiovascular diseases. And the 300 Funds and who oversee annual ment from public life in 1999, the HeroRAT project in Tanzania, which contributions of around $26 million. Mandela Foundation not only hosts works to train giant African rats to Over the past three years alone, his archives, but also supports ini- detect land-mines and tuberculosis KBFUS has facilitated grants to the tiatives that contribute to a society in countries such as Mozambique, tune of $60 million. which remembers its past, listens to Angola and Cambodia. all its voices and pursues social jus- Europe and Africa tice. KBFUS enables US donors to Described by Dr. Peter Piot, KBFUS’ support their activities through con- Chairman, as “a unique and knowl- tributions that are tax-deductible for edgeable bridge between US donors US tax purposes. and nonprofits all across Europe and Africa,” the foundation keeps a Other African nonprofit organizations foot firmly anchored in both benefi- that partner with KBFUS include the ciary continents, helping philanthro- Magdi Yacoub Foundation, which pists support a plethora of projects. provides free medical services to

MORE INFO? 20 www.kbfus.org “KBFUS is quite unique, in that it serves as a knowledgeable bridge between US donors and nonprofits all across Europe and Africa.”

PETER PIOT, KBFUS’ Chairman

Cable cars and castles which KBFUS facilitated to renovate Cultural fundraising Across the pond in Europe, KBFUS the formal gardens of the Chateau de In a similar vein, KBFUS has, for has enabled the reconstruction of Chambord in France. A UNESCO World many years, run highly successful a cable car in downtown Sarajevo, Heritage Site, the chateau is the largest study visits on the “Art & Science of the capital city of Bosnia and and one of the most beautiful castles Fundraising”. These programs aim Herzegovina. Once a favorite des- in the Loire Valley. In an effort to stay to introduce European and African tination for citizens and tourists relevant in a changing philanthropic universities and cultural institu- alike, it was destroyed during the landscape. KBFUS launches new ini- tions to successful development Bosnian war, which took place from tiatives when it identifies opportuni- strategies. During four days of dis- 1992 to 1995. The cable car is far ties. In 2015, it launched KBFUS ART cussions with some of New York from being a gimmick - rebuilding it to enable US donors to give artworks, City’s most talented fundraising will give the mountain back to the collections and archives for the benefit professionals, participants explore people of Sarajevo and help rebuild of museums overseas. One exciting creative solutions to broaden their the trust that was broken during the example is the gift of a spectacular funding. In a world where new ways brutal war. painting entitled Munich by Belgian of financing culture and education artist Luc Tuymans, which can now are becoming increasingly impor- A very different example of KBFUS’ be admired at the Royal Atheneum in tant, such schemes are worth their work is a grant of nearly $4 million Antwerp, where the artist grew up. weight in gold.

THE START OF KBF CANADA

After the success of the KBF United States, the latest Philanthropists will have the possibility of either giv- news in North America is the opening of KBF Canada. ing a single gift to their chosen cause or of creating a KBF Canada is a registered charitable organization Fund within KBF Canada, allowing them to make regu- recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency. lar donations to their nonprofit. KBF Canada hopes to follow in the footsteps of its neighbor, offering a made- Based in Montreal, KBF Canada will focus on managing to-measure service that allows philanthropists to maxi- projects outside Canada, with universities and mize the social impact of their donations. business schools, museums, civil society organizations, schools and hospitals across the four corners of the globe. MORE INFO? www.kbfcanada.ca It will also encourage the growth of philanthropy between Canada and the rest of the world and help projects envis- aged by philanthropists living in Canada to become reality.

On home turf, KBF Canada will focus on projects aimed at fighting poverty, increasing education, health, support- KBF ing heritage and arts and protecting the environment and CANADA supporting the arts. Facilitating thoughtful and effective giving

21 Changing lives through sport The Nike Community Impact Fund

The global brand behemoth Nike wanted to support projects across Europe that offer vulnerable young people and children the chance to benefit from a sporting activity. The company therefore decided to create a corporate Fund managed by the King Baudouin Foundation to support such projects.

22 “ Our sports playground not only wants to make children happy and have fun, but really wants to make a positive impact in their lives and that's exactly what this project makes possible.”

ALEXANDER VAN DEN KOMMER, sport and performance psychologist at Sports Playground Abstede

physical activity, play and sport are background” in three ways. Namely by: a valued part of everyday life” in the using an app to help them discover towns where Nike employees live their sporting preferences; teaching and work. them the values embedded in 10 dif- ferent sports; connecting with nearby In Belgium, 15 organizations received sporting organizations; and bringing funding in 2015-2016 with beneficiar- in dieticians and (sport) psychologists ies ranging from a tennis club to a to inform children and their parents basketball club and a karate group, about healthy nutrition and exercise. Vulnerable groups many of whose members are wheel- In short, “with this project we want to Projects that receive backing from chair bound. Organizations in the make our sports playground a place the Nike Fund are run by sports clubs Netherlands included the We Are Here where every child can be a star,” says or organizations that focus on reach- Football Club that brings together ref- van den Kommer. ing vulnerable groups and encourag- ugees from various African countries, ing them to engage in more physical and Fund Disability Sport, an organi- The support is so important “because activities. Hence, the use of sport to zation committed to improving sport- being a nonprofit opportunities are offer added social or educational value ing conditions for disabled people. limited,” he states. “To really make a to participants, such as exerting a posi- difference and do something special tive influence on children’s social skills, In 2017, €80,000 was awarded to for the children and surrounding com- mental wellbeing or lifestyle habits. local community organizations in munities we are dependent on these the Belgian provinces of Limburg, type of projects.” He adds: “We are so The Fund is also keen to see projects Antwerp and Flemish Brabant, happy and proud that KBF and Nike that aim to boost community inte- while nonprofits in four cities in the gave us this opportunity,” which will gration, bring disadvantaged groups Netherlands, namely Amsterdam, have a lasting impact. “For example, closer to “mainstream” society or Utrecht, Amersfoort and Hilversum, one of the results is a continuous that help to improve understanding benefited from €232,000. collaboration with sport clubs and between people from different back- dieticians. This would most likely not grounds and a greater respect for Creating stars have been possible or really difficult diversity. One of the projects benefiting from without this great support.” the collaboration is Sportspeeltuin Belgium and the Netherlands Abstede (Sports Playground Abstede), Van den Kommer concludes: “Our Since 2015, Nike’s action in Europe a Dutch nonprofit located in Utrecht. sports playground not only wants to has been carried out through the Alexander van den Kommer, sport make children happy and have fun, company’s European Logistic Center and performance psychologist at the but really wants to make a positive located in Belgium, and since last year organization, explains how the neigh- impact on their lives and that’s exactly by its European Head Quarters in the bourhood lies “right between two dif- what this project makes possible”. Netherlands via the Nike Community ferent socioeconomic communities”. Impact Fund managed by the King The Nike project “will give us the oppor- Baudouin Foundation. This is aimed tunity to discover and develop talent at “creating communities where in each individual regardless of their

MORE INFO? www.kbs-frb.be Search: Nike 23 Research shows education vital for young refugee children Transatlantic Forum on Inclusive Early Years

The migrant and refugee crisis However, until recently, practical linguistic and social evolution. These impacting the European Union strategies to meet their needs lay the foundation for later success in continues to bring an unprec- and those of their families have school, university and the workplace, edented number of refugees been sorely missing in many as well as for physical and mental and other migrants to several EU member states. Research well-being. However, not all children member countries, creating an recently published by the Migration have an equal chance to fully develop. urgent need to build services Policy Institute in conjunction and systems for effective, with the Transatlantic Forum on Policy lack humane care and integration Inclusive Early Years (TFIEY), sup- “The most important finding of these newcomers into their ported by the King Baudouin emerging from this research is host communities. Foundation and other partner the lack of defined policies spe- foundations, sets out to change cifically addressing young refu- Early childhood programs and sys- this and show the importance of gee and asylum seeker children tems are important partners in pro- investing in and offering early years across all countries included in moting the successful long-term support.This issue was dis- the study,” explains Maki Park, integration of refugee families into cussed with 80 experts and policy- author of the report. Based on receiving societies since they provide makers at a conference in Berlin information from a variety of essential services that all children (11-12 September). European countries, includ- need at a critical period in their devel- ing Belgium, Germany, Greece, opment, and they can serve as strate- Research increasingly shows how Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, gic partners in helping host countries vital early years are for child develop- plus experiences in Canada achieve broader integration goals. ment in terms of cognitive, emotional, and the US, the research shows

24 “ Education can serve as such a crucial touchstone for families at a high-needs and high-risk time and can do so much to ease integration into an unknown culture and society.”

MAKI PARK, author of the report ‘Responding to Early Childhood Education and Care Needs of Young Children of Refugees’

that because young children “contribute to the understand- While all countries could improve are often viewed as in the care of ing of a need to address issues their services in this area, “Sweden their parents, policymakers do not of cultural and linguistic diversity was by far the stand-out country in prioritize their welfare. And this “in throughout early childhood sys- terms of having thoughtful and sys- spite of the importance of this age tems”. This is all the more impor- tematic national and local level poli- period for their future well-being tant given that the “migrant crisis cies and putting concrete resources and outcomes and the deep and was not a single, extraordinary behind the needs of young refugee lasting impact that trauma can event but rather a sustained issue children,” states Park. “The wide have at an early age,” says Park. that will continue into the future”. range of supports that the country offers to promote young refugee The research also reveals “the Welcoming and inclusive children’s access to high-quality absence of a holistic humanitarian These issues can be addressed education is impressive and extraor- approach towards refugee family better by building capacity to dinary”. needs in receiving countries, the serve young refugee children. consequence of the lack of system- “This includes a need to recruit and Park hopes that words will now lead atic coordination and communica- train more diverse staff that reflect to action and better data and knowl- tion between different agencies, the changing young child popula- edge about young refugee chil- such as those overseeing refugee tion as well as the need to provide dren. “Our hope is that this report resettlement and those responsi- resources for trauma-informed will bring awareness and visibility ble for education,” she adds. Park care,” says Park. “Perhaps most to this group, who in spite of their insists that education in particular is importantly, early years programs young age are deeply impacted by overlooked. “Yet early education can need to explore ways in which they their often traumatic experiences serve as such a crucial touchstone can convey a sense of welcome and and deserve thoughtful and strate- for families at a high-needs and inclusiveness for all families”. gic support in order to build a strong high-risk time and can do so much foundation for future success”. to ease integration into an unknown culture and society,” she notes.

Park hopes that these findings will lead to “increased visibility of young children of refugees and asylum seekers in policy conversa- tions and in collected and reported data”. Likewise, she and her col- leagues would like the report to

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Who we are We work in partnership with other foundations The mission of the King Baudouin Foundation is to work and organizations, and we carry out missions for towards a better society. government bodies. We also encourage generosity through a number of philanthropic tools. The Foundation is an actor for change and innovation in Belgium and Europe, serving the public interest and Where the budget comes from social cohesion. It seeks to maximize its impact by We are able to rely on four main sources of income: strengthening the competencies of organizations and - We take approximately 4% of the market value of the individuals and encourages individuals and companies asset portfolio of our own capital (€10 million) to engage in effective philanthropy. - We take 3.7% of the market value of the asset portfolios of the Funds that we manage (€24 million) The key values of the Foundation are integrity, - There are also philanthropic initiatives (€20 million) transparency, pluralism, independence, respect for - Each year we receive a grant from the National Lottery diversity and promoting solidarity. (€10 million). With an annual budget of €64 million in 2017, we are the Its current areas of activity are poverty and social justice, largest foundation in Belgium. philanthropy, health, civic engagement, developing talent, democracy, European integration, heritage Who decides what and development cooperation. The King Baudouin The King Baudouin Foundation’s Board of Governors and Foundation is a public welfare foundation. It was set Advisory Council outline our key policies. The management up in 1976, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of and employees are responsible for day-to-day activities. King Baudouin of Belgium's reign. The King Baudouin Foundation would not exist without the What we do hundreds of experts and people with experience who We work in numerous different ways. We provide support work with us on a voluntary basis. Their engagement in to inspiring individuals and projects. We organize our steering groups, advisory committees, management seminars, round-table discussions and exhibitions. committees and the independent juries for calls for projects The Foundation shares knowledge and research results allows us to make sound, excellent decisions and at the through our free publications. same time maintain our independence and pluralism.

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Oh what a difference a well makes! The Life-Giving Water Fund The Life-Giving Water Fund, a donor-advised Fund at KBFUS, has drilled 130 water wells in rural Zambia so far, in an effort to provide local communities with reliable sources of fresh, clean drinking water.

28 “Having accessible clean water sources allows people to grow vegetables and care for animals.” RICHARD HACHOOSE, co-founder of the Life-Giving Water Fund

In Zambia, a landlocked country son, in October and November, all things that are important and I men- in Southern Africa, over one third the local sources of water dried up tioned that the situation in Zambia of the population does not have and the children would have to miss was dire. My friends said that I access to clean water. More than school to walk barefoot even farther should share that with the church half lacks access to proper sanita- to fill just one bucket. He recalls his congregation. And I reluctantly did.” tion facilities. animals having to fight with people That is when the Life-Giving Water for the same water spaces. Fund was born. The Life-Giving Water Fund (LGWF) was established to change that nar- At 13, Hachoose left his village “Having accessible clean water rative. It drilled its first well in 2003 to attend a boarding high school sources prevents water-borne dis- in Pemba, a small town of about in Livingstone. He also acquired eases. It allows people to grow 4,000 inhabitants. Today, thanks to his first pair of shoes at that time. vegetables and care for animals. the support of generous individu- After five years, Hachoose got a It means that children, especially als, LGWF has funded 130 deep, scholarship to study in the United young girls, and women don’t have lined water wells in rural villages all Kingdom. From there, he went to to walk for hours each day to col- across Zambia. the University of Manchester for a lect it from dirty rivers and streams. degree in chemical engineering. He To me, it was the core of my com- Encouraged by first-hand later returned to Zambia, worked munity and that was important.” experience there for a few years for a mining Dale Van Aken is a co-founder of company, and then moved to the Getting help navigating LGWF. In 2002, a fellow parishioner United States about 30 years ago. US laws at the United Methodist Church But despite living away from his Today, Van Aken manages the part- in Yardley, Pennsylvania, returned country for so long, Hachoose’s nership with KBFUS, while Hachoose from a visit to Zambia, which was roots in Zambia still run deep. works closely with People’s Action in the midst of a severe drought. Forum, the local nonprofit partner “The idea for the Fund was originally A crisis spurs action which oversees the water drilling introduced by Richard Hachoose, Since he moved to the US, companies and helps identify loca- who was born in Zambia,” Van Aken Hachoose has been visiting his fam- tions that are most in need of wells. says. ily in Zambia at least every two to three years. “The biggest life-chang- One of the challenges the team first Hachoose was born in 1957 in ing event for me was in 2001,” he encountered was how to transfer Kachengo village in southern says. “There was a severe drought money to a foreign nonprofit in Zambia, not far from the town of in the whole of Southern Africa. It a way that is compliant with US Livingstone. “My family were pre- was absolutely devastating. I found laws, and also allows US based dominantly subsistence farmers. that my family had very little to eat. donors to claim a tax deduction for We ate what we grew and we made They had very little to drink. It was a their contributions. “KBFUS was very little money for other neces- famine like I had never seen. I was able to give us solutions to those sities. My job as a little boy was to absolutely shocked.” challenges,” Van Aken says. “Our help my family with the farming.” partnership is working really well. As a result of that painful experience, We are kind of in a groove now Hachoose remembers that there Hachoose embarked on a program where we know what’s expected was no central well in his village. The to try to change things. “I am very as far as providing grant proposals only water sources were often stag- fortunate to be surrounded by peo- and project reports. So it has been nant and were three or four miles ple in the US who offer a lot of good rolling pretty smoothly for a num- away. At the peak of the dry sea- friendship. We started talking about ber of years.”

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Old Castle of Westerlo A lasting legacy to honor one's roots

Guillaume Bastiaens established a donor-advised Fund at KBFUS in 2012. Today, the ‘Guillaume Bastiaens Family Fund’ supports two important cultural heritage sites near his home town in Belgium – the Merode Castle in Westerlo and the Abbey of Tongerlo.

Belgian Guillaume Bastiaens has Cargill was obviously a perfect fit. “ KBFUS, with its expertise had philanthropy in his blood Bastiaens stayed with the com- and networks in Europe and since he started working with pany for 41 years. He held several Africa, clicked with me.” Cargill, the global agricultural positions in Europe before moving commodities company based in to the corporate headquarters in GUILLAUME BASTIAENS, the United States. Minnesota, where he retired as Vice founder of the Guillaume Bastiaens Family Fund Chairman in 2008. Fresh out of university in 1967, and armed with a degree in chemical Sustainability is the goal engineering, Bastiaens took a posi- “The company’s vision had always tion as a Refinery Supervisor in been to improve the standard of liv- Amsterdam. “That was a big year ing for people, wherever we operated,” for me,” he says. “I got married, Bastiaens says. “We offered people left Belgium and started work with sustainable work, which gave them Cargill. I was looking to work in a the means to be self-sufficient.” company where I would have an opportunity to try new things, rather “That’s what you try to do in philan- than be stuck in a job with no room thropy as well - working on things for advancement.” that are sustainable.”

30 A crumbling castle finds could, but in a building of that size did,” he says. “And I loved it. I went to home-grown support and of that age, renovations are very classes there for three or four years Bastiaens was born during World War complex and expensive. It needed a on Wednesday afternoons when there II in the small town of Westerlo, just long-term plan, and I knew that I could was no school.” 100 miles from the German border. help put a clear strategy in place with “We had a very good, strong family,” he a realistic budget. Most importantly, The Abbey of Tongerlo was estab- says. “When you are just a few years it needed an engaged leader, and we lished in 1128. Several years ago, old, you don’t know how bad things had such a person with Simon de during one of his trips back home, are around you. We didn’t have much Merode.” Bastiaens talked with the abbey but we had everything we needed.” about their plans to display all of Working with the their artifacts of historical value, from During a visit to Westerlo in 2011, right team is vital archives to paintings. Since then, the Bastiaens was invited to visit ‘t Oud Back in the United States, Bastiaens Guillaume Bastiaens Family Fund has Kasteel (the Old Castle). Located just began looking for ways to contribute provided support for the renovation of one kilometer from where he was to the restoration of this significant the abbey’s Heritage House. born, it has been the home of the piece of Belgium’s history, a listed Merode family for more than five cen- landmark which is regularly open to Philanthropy tips 101 turies. The beautiful interiors contain the public. “After meeting with KBFUS, Bastiaens has some sage advice for fine furniture, paintings, tapestries and it became clear to me that if you are people who want to support a cause other objects collected by the family going to set up a foundation you bet- that is dear to them but don’t know throughout the centuries. ter do it right, or you don’t touch it,” he where to begin. “Start small,” he says. says. “KBFUS, with its expertise and “Choose a cause that’s on your radar “When I was young, it was held in awe networks in Europe and Africa, clicked screen, something that you already by the locals as a structure to respect with me.” know a little about. And work with a and appreciate,” he says. “So I was first-class philanthropic organization stunned to see that this 500-year-old An ancient abbey like KBFUS.” castle, with all the history within its welcomes a friend walls, was not in a good condition. At 10 or 11 years old, Bastiaens After setting up his Fund with KBFUS, There were leaking roofs that needed enjoyed painting and drawing in Bastiaens was invited to become repair, broken windows that had to school. A teacher suggested he take a board member. “I was already on be replaced, ripped and worn original lessons at the nearby Tongerlo Abbey, other boards and had not planned leather wallpaper. The family was try- where Father Kallist Fimmers shared to join a new one. But KBFUS had a ing to do renovations as well as they the young boy’s love for the arts. “So I stellar reputation.”

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10 Rockefeller Plaza, 16th Floor • New York, NY 10020 MORE INFO? +1 (212) 713 7660 • [email protected] • kbfus.org www.kbfus.org 31 Et cetera... KBFUS Board member appointed to head UN agency On 3 October 2017, the United Nations from 1992 to 2005, where she pioneered Deputy Executive Director. In June Secretary General Antonio Guterres work in women’s reproductive health 2017, she was named as UNFPA's appointed Dr Natalia Kanem, member and sexuality, before serving as Deputy Acting Executive Director. of the King Baudouin Foundation Vice-President for the Foundation's United States's Board of Directors, worldwide peace and social justice More info? as Executive Director of the United programmes. www.unfpa.org Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). She then headed ELMA Philanthropies, Dr Kanem has 30 years of experience a private institution focused on in the fields of medicine, public and children and youth in Africa, until, in reproductive health, peace, social justice 2012, becoming Senior Associate of and philanthropy. “The UNFPA mandate the Lloyd Best Institute of the West has never been more relevant,” she says. Indies, dedicated to development in the Caribbean. She started her career in academia at the Johns Hopkins University In 2014, Kanem was appointed and Columbia University schools of UNFPA’s representative in Tanzania medicine and public health. Kanem then and in 2016 became a UN Assistant worked as a Ford Foundation Officer Secretary-General and UNFPA's

Schuman frieze Why did the European institutions Schuman station opened in 1969 and come to the Schuman district? A it has evolved in line with the district, explains history newly unveiled frieze in Schuman from serving local people with local of EU district in station illustrates the decision and needs, to become the transport hub the spectacular transformation the of the European quarter, visited by Brussels Brussels district has undergone. thousands of people from around the world every day.

The frieze is an initiative of the European Quarter Fund, which is managed by the King Baudouin Foundation and was set up in 2001 to improve the image, planning and functioning of the European quarter. The Fund is supported by the Belgian and local authorities, the European institutions, voluntary associations and neighborhood committees, real estate players working in the district and major companies based there.

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