Young African Entrepreneurs Changing Lives King Baudouin African Development Prize

Spring 2017

Young African entrepreneurs changing lives King Baudouin African Development Prize

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 Transnational Giving Europe: > Managing Director Realizing a father-in-law’s dream 4-7 Recognizing innovative young entrepreneurs: The King Baudouin African Development Prize Foreword 8-11 The Spring of Philanthropy: Meet digital data pioneer Lucy Bernholz Welcome to the Spring/Summer edition to contributing to mutual understanding and philanthropist Diego Hidalgo of the King Baudouin Foundation’s among communities because we believe 12-13 Philanthropists are preserving International Newsletter. The events of this is the key to building a better society Belgian heritage 2016 still reverberate today. First, there for everyone. 14-15 FutureLab: Showcasing young people’s was the lead up to the referendum on commitment to Europe the once unthinkable exit of the United We continue to support people and 16-17 The impact of innovative technology Kingdom from the European Union. organizations that are working to navigate on society Second, there was the polarizing today’s challenging times and are striving 18-19 Candle in the Dark Fund: Combatting rare, election of US President Donald Trump. to make our world a better place — in 2016, genetic blindness diseases These events portend a deep desire for the Foundation supported more than 2,200 20-21 The Prince Albert Fund: Boosting the change and reveal widespread discontent initiatives. Our Spring of Philanthropy event, careers of young professionals among citizens. Many are worried about 27 April to 12 May 2017, which you 22-23 Empowering seniors in residential the changes to come in 2017 and beyond. will read about in this newsletter, illustrated care homes how innovative philanthropy advances Like many institutions, the King Baudouin this commitment. 24-25 Citizens supporting refugees to integrate into Belgian communities Foundation did not foresee these signals of discontent in these fast-evolving At King Baudouin Foundation we continue 26-27 Our ID times. We like to believe the Foundation to look far beyond our own borders. In 28-31 KBFUS: From the gardens of Chambord is a societal seismograph that picks up this newsletter, we profile three young to a cable car in Sarajevo tremors before the earthquake occurs. African entrepreneurs who were awarded 32 Et cetera However, we did not fully listen to the the 2016-2017 King Baudouin African voices of the angry citizens; and when we Development Prize. You will read about PUBLISHER: did, we did not pay sufficient attention to their inspiring visions for their communities Luc Tayart de Borms rue Brederodestraat 21 their concerns. and for Africa. B-1000 Brussels, Belgium T: +32-2-500 4 555 [email protected] • kbs-frb.be Just like other European foundations, I hope you enjoy this edition of our IBAN BE10 0000 0000 0404 we are taking a self-critical look in International Newsletter – as always your BIC BPOTBEB1 the mirror. We are more alert and engaged comments and suggestions are most EDITORS: Sabine Deboosere, Iadine Degryse CONTRIBUTORS: than ever before. We dedicate ourselves welcome. Isabelle Dannau, Debra Lodoen, Dianna Rienstra, Isa Van Dorsselaer PROOFING: Greta Peirs DESIGN: PuPil PRINTING: Bietlot ILLUSTRATIONS: Agefotostock – Belga Image (cover); Frank Toussaint (p.2,19b,20a); Peter Williams The King Baudouin Foundation is an independent, pluralistic foundation (p.3a); Cardiff University (p.3b); Barefootlaw (p.4a,b); Adam working in Belgium and at the European and international level. We are Hays / Farmerline (p.5a); Hanspeter / Farmerline (p.5b); Kytabu (p.5c,d); Koen Vervaeke (p.6a); rvdw footage – Belga Image seeking to change society for the better, so we invest in inspiring projects (p.6b); Gianluigi Guercia – Belga image (p.7a); AP Photo/ and individuals. In 2016 we provided a total of €41.9 million in support to Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi (p.7b); netzpolitik.org (p.8); Jan Van De Vel (pp.9,10,11,13); Jo Exelmans (p.12); Fotoverkaeufer 2,211 organizations and individuals. The Foundation was set up in 1976, – Shutterstock (p. 14a); Alexis Taminiaux – FuturLab Europe on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of King Baudouin's reign. (pp.14b,15a); FutureLab Europe (p.15b); Bogdanhoda – Shutterstock (p.16a); Jan Sluijter (p.16b); Malariaspot.org (p.17a); Maria Postigo Camps (p.17b); HQuality – Shutterstock (pp.18-19); Sylviane De Vel & Candle in the Dark (pp.18b, 19c); KBS-FRB (pp.20b,21,31b); Wouter Rawoens (p.22); Lilian Bohlin Follow us on (p.23a); Hein Deprez dekaaie15.be - Renaat Lemey (p.23b); urban170695 – Shutterstock (p.24); L’Hirondelle asbl (p.25a); Emmanuel Crooy (p.25b); PuPil (pp.26,27,31a); Marc Ginot/ 2 KBFUS (p.28); KBFUS (pp.30,31a,b) “If things had worked out differently, my father-in-law (photo) would have studied mathematics and physics at Cardiff; that was his dream.”

PETER WILLIAMS, philanthropist

ON BEHALF OF MY FATHER(-IN-LAW) After the death of their father Thanks to TGE, it was possible to “In all cases they are (-in-law) Mr and Mrs Williams, use every penny of the donation for the first person in their its intended purpose.” family to go to university,” adds who live in Belgium, made a Peter Williams. donation to Cardiff University “My father-in-law had lost his in the United Kingdom. They own father when he was very worked with the Transnational young,” says Peter Williams. “When Giving Europe network, he came back from the First World War he was weak. He died a partnership between TGE some weeks afterwards. He had Transnational Giving Europe European foundations which to be the man of the house for his ensures that cross-border family. His mother was enable to donations find their way to pay for an expansive university education. Although he was very the right place efficiently. intelligent, my father-in-law was FACILITATING forced to leave school at the age TAX-EFFICIENT GIVING “With this donation, a Fund was of 16 and go to work. During the ACROSS BORDERS set up to provide a bursary for stu- Second World War he too served dents at Cardiff who are in financial his country. After the war the TGE helps donors navigate the difficulty,” says Eleanor Hewett, Government gave him the oppor- maze of European legal and fis- Senior Development Manager at tunity to train as a teacher. If cal regulations that differ from Cardiff University. “The Fund’s capi- things had worked out differently, country to country and enables tal is invested in such a way that he would have studied mathemat- them to make gifts, donations or we are able to help three or four ics and physics at Cardiff; that was legacies to support international causes and foreign charities. students each year.” his dream.” At European level, TGE is cur- “The procedure via Transnational Thanks to the donation made by rently the only practical and Giving Europe went smoothly. It was Mr and Mrs Williams, a number of secure solution for tax-effective a safe way to make a donation for a students will be able to study at cross-border cash donations. project in another European country. Cardiff University each year.

MORE INFO? www.transnationalgiving.eu 3 CHANGING LIVES IN AFRICA KBF’s African Development Prize rewards outstanding contributions to development. The Prize draws attention to the many inspirational stories emerging from the continent. For the first time, the Selection Committee chose three winners for the 2016-2017 King Baudouin African Development Prize. Winners receive €75,000 each and various opportunities to promote their work to audiences in Europe and the United States.

BAREFOOTLAW – ONLINE LEGAL SERVICE PROVIDER

“We deliver legal advice through mobile phones, the Internet, walk-in offices, radio programmes and theatre.”

GERALD ABILA, Managing Director of BarefootLaw

In court, the young law student “I realized that people need knowledge “Each month we see the numbers Gerald Abila watched a prisoner and understanding of the law in sim- we serve grow and now we have an charged with housebreaking and ple accessible language to give them average reach of over 400,000 people as he stood there in the docket, equal and fair access to justice. There each month.” he did not understand his rights nor was also need to make that knowledge did not know the law and, in the end, easily accessible,” he says. In 2012, Abila and his colleagues believe that he was sentenced. he launched BarefootLaw, based in access to justice and law is funda- Kampala, Uganda. mental for development. They want to “That man may well have been inno- expand BarefootLaw across the conti- cent. There and then, I knew that I Today, BarefootLaw is run by a team nent. “This belief is what drives us to do had to do something,” says Abila. of more than 20 young professionals more,” Abila says. This incident made him realize that passionate about the power of legal the challenges faced by Uganda’s knowledge and driven by the potential legal sector can, to a large extent, of information technology to change be overcome by leveraging innova- people’s lives. “We deliver legal infor- tion and technology. There was need mation, advice and support through to rectify the inequities among poor mobile phones, the Internet, partner- people, the less educated as well as ships, walk-in offices and community those who are more educated but initiatives such as legal clinics, radio not able to afford legal assistance. programmes and theatre,” Abila says.

MORE INFO? http://barefootlaw.org 4 THE KING BAUDOUIN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT PRIZE

FARMERLINE – EMPOWERING FARMERS

“Our company has engaged with more than 200,000 users across West Africa.”

ALLOYSIUS ATTAH, CEO of Farmerline

Farmerline, a software company estab- “Our parents are farmers,” he says.“ “Weather forecasts, market prices and lished in 2013 in Kumasi, Ghana, uses We are driven by experience to find solu- general agricultural information come technology to connect rural customers tions to the problems we understand.” from non-governmental organizations, to information, financial tools and sup- government institutions and field offic- ply chains. Farmerline’s MERGDATA Farmerline’s content messag- ers in 10 markets across the country that software offers customers content ing, remote surveying and data report prices for 40 commodities weekly.” messaging, remote surveying and field- collection services are being agent based data collection. used across six sectors in nine countries by companies, non- The company was started by two governmental organizations and graduates of the Kwame Nkrumah governments. “Our company University of Science and Technology, has engaged with more than Alloysius Attah, CEO, and Emmanuel 200,000 users across West Africa Owusu Addai, Chief Technology Officer. through business-to-business sales to large organizations and asso- Attah says both founding partners have ciations that work with networks MORE INFO? a strong background in agriculture. of farmers.” http://farmerline.co

KYTABU – TEXTBOOKS FOR STUDENTS When Tonee Ndungu’s father started Tonee Ndungu says Kytabu’s goal is to a community school in Nairobi, Kenya, bring value-added, low-cost technology he was disillusioned by the number to classrooms. “We use very low band- of students who had no access to width to achieve a very high impact. textbooks. The books were either too Affordable textbooks give teachers an expensive or unavailable. Tonee Ndungu opportunity to personalize and enhance looked for a solution to help more a student’s learning experience.” children study. The answer was leas- ing out digital content through a mobile “Affordable textbooks money payment system. give teachers an In 2012, he founded Kytabu, the Swahili opportunity to word for book. “It is an application for mobile devices that lets teachers and personalize and students rent curriculum-required digital enhance a student’s textbooks using mobile money for various periods of time,” says Tonee Ndungu. “The learning experience.” application provides students with access TONEE NDUNGU, to affordable, current and relevant content MORE INFO? Founder of Kytabu in a fun, engaging and convenient way.” http://kytabu.com

MORE INFO? www.kbprize.org 5 “ We underestimate the ongoing digital revolution in Africa.”

CELEBRATING AFRICA’S KOEN VERVAEKE, YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS Head of the Selection Committee

The Selection Committee chose three winners for the 2016-2017 King Baudouin African Development Prize. Koen Vervaeke, Managing Director for Africa, European External Action Service, is Head of the 14-member Selection Committee.

Why were three winners Was it a difficult choice? Why did the Selection chosen this year? “Selecting winners among Committee choose Koen Vervaeke: “We wanted so many worthy and diverse BarefootLaw? to capture the incredible dynamic candidates is always difficult. “The Committee was impressed by of what is happening on the African This year was particularly the enthusiasm of a group of young continent. Young entrepreneurs challenging as the Committee lawyers and information communica- are changing the economic focused on younger initiatives. tion technology experts driven by the landscape. They represent the Some of them still have a long conviction that the right to know your future – a future that is hap- way to go. Development in Africa rights can change people’s lives.” pening now.These projects use is not only about development modern technologies to connect aid, but about entrepreneurship, What impressed the Selection people with knowledge. A good initiative and growth. Once we agreed Committee most about Farmerline? concept, an ICT expert and a sound we wanted to emphasize this “Farmerline operates in a sector that business plan is all that is needed.” dimension, it was easy.” is crucial, from both a food security perspective but also as a growing business-oriented, job-creating sector. It is probably the area where people can be lifted most easily out of poverty. Timely and correct information can make a big change to a farmer’s life.” Why was Kytabu chosen? “Education is where it all begins. Digital access to textbooks is an important vector for development as traditional textbooks are sometimes difficult to get. We in Europe underestimate the on-going digital revolution in Africa, in particular in Eastern Africa, where the prevalence of smart devices is high. Renting digital textbooks only for the time a pupil needs them using mobile electronic money responds to a real need.“

6 THE KING BAUDOUIN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT PRIZE

“ The amount of creativity here AFRICA ON THE RISE is unbelievable. Digital and mobile technolo- Entrepreneurship Africa is a youthful gies have revolutionized entre- is blossoming continent and young preneurship in Africa. This has Léautier notes that in different African people bring ideas.” enabled millions of people to countries, entrepreneurship is blossoming. “This trend is driven by fac- access financial services, FRANNIE LÉAUTIER, tors such as investment in coping Senior Vice President reduced the cost of doing with climate change, opportunities in at the African Development Bank business and improved entre- improving the quality of political insti- preneurs’ business acumen. tutions, the drive for political stability, addressing major gaps in infrastruc- Frannie Léautier is Senior ture development, and the deepening PREVIOUS WINNERS Vice President of the African of regional integration,” she says. 2015 – ADISCO, Burundi, for encour- Development Bank (AfDB) Group, aging entrepreneurship and creat- based in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, “The three winners of the King ing cooperatives and health insur- and a Board Member of the King Baudouin Prize are linked to [Africa’s] ance societies. 2013 – Bogaletch Baudouin Foundation United States. transformation,” Léautier adds. Gebre, Co-founder, KMG She moderated a panel discus- “The amount of creativity here is Ethiopia, fighting against bridal sion with the three winners of the unbelievable. Africa is a youthful abductions and female genital 2016-2017 King Baudouin African continent and young people bring mutilation; promoting health Development Prize at the award ideas. The work of BarefootLaw, education and the environment. ceremony held in June at the Royal Farmerline and Kytabu demon- 2011 – Dr Denis Mukwege, Palace of Brussels. strate this.” Founder and Director, Panzi Hospital in Bukavu, DRC, healing “Africa is experiencing an incredible She says the winners align with women who have been raped revolution of entrepreneurship,” she AfDB’s “high five”: Light up and and mutilated in the conflict says. “The fastest growing small power Africa, feed Africa, industri- that has ravaged the country. companies are successful because alize Africa, integrate Africa and He was awarded the Sakharov of the way they leverage informa- improve the quality of life of the Prize by the European Parliament tion technology.” people of Africa. in 2014.

MORE INFO? African Development Bank: www.afdb.org King Baudouin African Development Prize: www.kbprize.org 7 LUCY BERNHOLZ : OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHILANTHROPY IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Philanthropy in Europe is diverse, creative and impact oriented. It is growing and has become increasingly international. Society is strengthened when individuals, families, organizations and businesses contribute to the public good. Philanthropy is now more dynamic than ever, but the sector is still facing barriers, despite evergrowing challenges.

Participants at the 12 May 2017 Boost Honoured international guests deliv- and impact for philanthropy and Philanthropy in Europe conference ered keynote speeches, including civil society in the digital age. in Brussels explored trends ranging philanthropist Diego Hidalgo, Nobel from the complementary role of phi- Peace Prize Laureate, Shirin Ebadi Does the digital data and infrastruc- lanthropy in Europe and the impact and European policymakers such as ture provide new ways for donors of digital data to how stakeholders President Emeritus of the European who want to make a difference ? can boost the diversity of European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, Lucy Bernholz: “We have typically philanthropy. They celebrated the and President of the European thought of philanthropy as being successes of philanthropy, but also Parliament, Antonio Tajani. the role of the wealthy, but small offered perspectives on the chal- donations have always mattered. In lenges and opportunities ahead. The Creativity in the digital age the digital age, we can see, count, aim was to show to the European Digital data and infrastructure pro- and aggregate these donations in stakeholders and decision makers vide new ways for donors to make important new ways. Thanks to how philanthropy is complementary a difference. Lucy Bernholz of the shift to a digital world, every- to public action. All major European Stanford University’s Digital Civil one can do their bit to make a bet- philanthropic networks were gathered Society Lab introduced some new ter world. Social media or crowd- behind this initiative. opportunities for driving creativity funding platforms can be used to

8 SPRING OF PHILANTHROPY collect money directly for projects Because digital data often hold facto norm of most businesses, or good causes. New technol- sensitive information – on people, but it may be in direct contradiction ogy works much more quickly, mission and strategy – the need to what’s best for achieving a and it also happens on a much to keep only that which can be social mission.” larger scale. This means that a large protected is especially important number of small individual gifts can for foundations. Foundations must How can foundations realize grow into a substantial amount realize their actions affect grantees. the opportunities? of money. By requiring them to collect and “The tools to get data are built into try to protect sensitive informa- your computer. Digital data offer This process of change is moving up tion, foundations’ data governance opportunities to learn new things another gear. More and more experi- practices extend in influence beyond and see new patterns. We can ments are taking place in which people their own walls.” reach places faster and cheaper. are donating not just money, but infor- Foundations can compare their digi- mation and data about themselves. Foundations increasingly rely tal data to others, to public sources, In essence, digital evolution is making on digital data to fulfill their to research data to see new relation- every one of us much richer than we missions. Managing and gov- ships and to identify new partners were before.” erning digital data is critical. or interventions. How best to ensure this process How do digitized data specifically aligns with their mission? They can work with grantees to affect foundations? “By conducting and developing develop new forms of reporting that “Foundations depend on digital a good data governance policy lessen the burden on grantees and data for communications, finance, that is actually driven by mission. ensure the information being col- human resources, evaluation, com- It’s not enough to do data invento- lected is useful. For example, the F.B. munications, operations and grant- ries, audits and threat modeling in Heron Foundation eliminated grantee making – basically everything. isolation. Foundations should do reporting and improved accountability When developing data governance these things in cooperation with and learning possibilities. It invested in policies, foundations should first their grantees, with an eye towards a data platform that primarily serves identify what they have, what is in their networks and with a very clear grantees’ performance needs and line with achieving their mission and sense of mission. Collecting lots of allows the Foundation to access the what may be compromising it. data and holding on to it is the de information it needs.”

“Digital data offer opportunities to learn new things and see new patterns. We can reach places faster and cheaper.”

LUCY BERNHOLZ, Stanford University’s Digital Civil Society Lab

MORE INFO? www.lucybernholz.com www.kbs-frb.be Search: spring of philanthropy 219 “EFE is trying to find ways to counter youth unemployment. We are sending a message of hope to young people.”

DIEGO HIDALGO

SPRING OF PHILANTHROPY

From 27 April to 12 May 2017, KBF organized the Spring of Philanthropy. Philanthropists, authorities, notaries, bankers, wealth advisors, entrepreneurs, corporate social responsibility managers, foundations, family offices and others attended different events in Antwerp, Namur and Brussels.

The Spring of Philanthropy advocated innovative ideas and new practices to inspire philanthropists – individuals, families and businesses – to tackle societal problems at local, national, European or international level.

MORE INFO? www.kbs-frb.be Search: spring of philanthropy Have a look at the video

10 SPRING OF PHILANTHROPY

A LIFE-LONG STRONG COMMITMENT TO PHILANTHROPY

Diego Hidalgo is a well- young people who are jobless are My lessons learned are that you known European philan- most susceptible. EFE is trying to find need to follow your passion and thropist. In addition to his ways to counter youth unemploy- understand your comparative ment. We are sending a message advantage if you have a dream. numerous other achieve- of hope to young people”. Raise the resources you need at ments, he co-founded the the beginning of your philanthropic Education for Employment How does EFE match young journey, always look behind you and Foundation Europe (EFE people with organizations that consult the people you are working Europe) to continue the boost their skills? with, leave space for others to con- successful initiative of the “In the MENA (Middle East North tribute their time and energy.” Africa) region there is a need for renowned American philan- five million new jobs per year in You have a ‘decalogue’ of advice thropist Ronald Bruder. the next 15 years to accommo- for people who want to embark date the old and new labour force. on the journey of philanthropy. Diego Hidalgo is also co-founder of This requires a concerted effort by Can you highlight some impor- the leading Spanish daily newspaper all stakeholders. Our programmes tant considerations? El País. He is President of the think are completely demand-driven and “The first thing is to clearly identify tank FRIDE and of DARA Evaluation, adapted to match the needs of our the issue or problem that needs to and has created several other foun- employer partners. This makes our be addressed. Who will your pro- dations and organizations. graduates a perfect fit for the many ject benefit? Is your solution trans- companies present in the region formational and, importantly, can EFE has offices in the United that are struggling to hire skilled it be replicated? Of course, you States, Europe and the United Arab candidates. The model has turned need a reality check – are people Emirates (UAE). These offices pro- out to be extremely successful. We backing you and supporting you? vide assistance, training and exper- have connected over 40,000 young Second, do not reinvent the wheel tise to support EFE affiliates in the men and women to the world of and avoid bureaucracies that tend Middle East and North Africa to work. We aim to double that in the to grow in an uncontrollable way. implement youth employment pro- next few years. We are motivated, Third, avoid wishful thinking. grammes. The goal is to train young especially when young people Most important is to learn from people and place them in jobs. are telling us how these opportu- mistakes and always evaluate nities have given them hope for a everything you do. Finally, do not What inspired you to join EFE? better life for themselves and their fill in the space in the picture. “I was especially motivated by the families.” Do not expect medals, awards, root causes of violence, social unrest, and recognition for what you do. illegal immigration. What factors con- What is the role of philanthropy? The more space you leave for oth- tribute to this? I agree with Ronald “Philanthropy is an important driver ers, the more chance you have Bruder that one of the elements is the in our societies. I have created for success because people need lack of job opportunities. Educated eight foundations in my lifetime. recognition.”

MORE INFO? www.efe.org 11 12 “ Suzanne Generet donated the paintings in memory of her father.”

MARIE-THERESE ORTMANS, executor of Ms Generet’s legacy

Philanthropists keep Belgian heritage alive

KBF displayed a number of superb works at the Brussels Antiques and is painted in oil on canvas. It and Fine Arts Fair (BRAFA), from 21 to 29 January at Tour & Taxis. is a studio version, with finishing touches by the master himself, of The pieces were donated by philanthropists to the Foundation’s a self-portrait painted earlier that is Heritage Fund in 2016. currently on display in Neuburg an der Donau in Bavaria, Germany. Included in the exhibit was a paint- individual Heritage Fund within ing of the Apostle Matthew by the the Foundation, a collector or arts Matthew the Apostle is the only young Anthony Van Dyck and a self- patron can ensure that a specific work in the Apostles Series by Van portrait by Jacob Jordaens. The heritage item will be preserved or Dyck that has returned to Belgium. two masterpieces were bequeathed purchased. Works of art are given Historians believe he painted the by Suzanne Generet from Uccle. on permanent loan to the museum series between 1618 and 1620 when Suzanne Generet inherited the paint- that will allow that work to be seen he was just 19 years old. ings from her father, who acquired to best advantage. Some items are The young van Dyck would almost them in the 1960s. temporarily lent out for exhibitions certainly have been inspired by the both in Belgium and abroad. series of apostles painted by his “When she died in March 2016, The Funds always retain ownership master Peter Paul Rubens, around Suzanne Generet donated the paint- of the works that they give on loan. 1610, for the Duke of Lerma. Ben van ings and several other important They are assisted in this and in many Beneden, Director of the Rubens pieces in memory of her father,” said other areas by the services provided House in Antwerp, emphasizes the Marie-Therese Ortmans, executor by the Foundation’s Heritage Fund, importance of this work, noting of Ms Generet’s legacy. “They both which ensures that works of art are that “it depicts a powerful and con- believed that these works should preserved and exhibited under the templative male figure. As the only be held in trust by a Belgian phil- best possible conditions. example of van Dyck’s apostles in anthropic organization.” As a result Belgium’s public collections, it is an of her generosity, these works will When people donate works of art extremely important piece.” remain in Belgium to be enjoyed by through KBF’s Heritage Fund, they future generations. are keeping Belgium’s past and pre- After being displayed at BRAFA, sent culture alive for future genera- these works were sent to the Royal Leaving a lasting legacy tions. The role of patrons and philan- Institute for Cultural Heritage in Museums have fewer resources thropists is therefore of paramount Brussels for further research and available to extend their collections. importance. will then be permanently held by Philanthropists and collectors are the Rubens House (Antwerp), the in a position to help them. KBF Two important works former home and studio of Peter forms the link between a museum The self-portrait of Jacob Jordaens Paul Rubens (1577–1640), now a and a donor or collector. With an dates from the mid-17th century museum.

MORE INFO? www.heritage-kbf.be 13 FutureLab Europe – engaging young Europeans in active citizenship

The FutureLab Europe programme empowers young people to become drivers of change to shape the Europe they want by creating projects at national level and in their communities. Since 2011, the 128 participants aged 20 to 30, from 33 countries, have focused their activities on democratic values in Europe, equal opportunities and European identity.

At FutureLab Europe’s Annual in Berlin and Ronda to address local “ I was passionate about Forum, held in Brussels in January concerns; empowering the voice of 2017, 18 new ‘FutureLabbers’ met female refugees through theatre and the FutureLab Europe to brainstorm and turned their ideas writing; ensuring the voice of youth programme when I into five concrete projects. The pro- is heard in debates about European jects aim to be implemented at the issues; and organizing social entre- started in 2014 and even national and local level and to have preneurship workshops to support more now that it is so lasting civic impacts. Focusing young, vulnerable and marginalized project-oriented.” on the trans-European dimension, groups in Greece and Norway. the projects combine local civic 'FutureLabber' DARIJA MARIC, engagement with what participants The results will be presented at a pub- PhD law student from Novi Sad, Serbia describe as “heartfelt European citi- lic FutureLab Europe conference in zenship”. Brussels on 22 September, 2017.

The projects will be implemented in Loving the initiative 11 countries and tackle challenges Darija Maric, from Novi Sad, such as developing new visions for Serbia, is a PhD law student. She Europe’s future; building bridges applied and was accepted as a among citizens in neighbourhoods FutureLab Europe member in 2014.

14 Maric provided a Serbian perspec- “We contacted refugee centres to get tive through writing blogs and women’s views about how they feel in contributing to a research paper called Europe,” she says. “In terms of what “Creating A Common European Future is happening across Europe with the - Integration of Young Migrants”. migration issue, we want to bring in During 2015, the group met with young people’s perspectives.” policymakers, including European Members of Parliament. Taking European policy debates outside the bubble Today, she is the Project Adviser In 2017, FutureLab Europe moved for Letters to Europe – Female beyond policy discussions and Refugees Telling Their Stories. academic papers. “We decided to “FutureLab Europe “I love FutureLab Europe and its mis- promote on-the-ground activities to wants to act as a sion,” she says. “I was passionate expand the debate about European conveyor to take about it when I started in 2014 and issues,” explains Co-chair Jacob even more now that it is so project- Düringer, Project Manager at the European policy oriented.” Robert Bosch Stiftung. debates outside the

The group is contacting female Düringer says there is a need to bring bubble.” refugees in Belgium, Germany, the European issues to more people. Co-chair JACOB DÜRINGER, Netherlands and Spain to share their “We have been talking too much in Senior Project Manager at the stories in a book with texts in the orig- European circles and too little with peo- Robert Bosch Stiftung inal language and an English transla- ple outside of this world. With this new tion. The focus is on issues such as direction, we want FutureLab Europe equality, opportunity, European iden- to act as a conveyor to take European tity and combatting stereotypes. policy debates outside the bubble.”

FUTURELAB EUROPE

FutureLab Europe is supported by the Network of European Foundations (NEF), a consortium of major European foundations, and financed by seven of them. The European Policy Centre is the operational partner of the programme, and provides the group of over a hundred participants with relevant activities and structured guidance on the implementation of the active citizenship-related projects on the ground.

The funding foundations are the King Baudouin Foundation (Belgium), the Evens Foundation (Belgium), the Robert Bosch Stiftung (Germany), Allianz Kulturstiftung (Germany), Fritt Ord Foundation (Norway), Real Maestranza de Caballeria de Ronda (Spain), and Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation (Portugal).

MORE INFO? www.futurelabeurope.eu 15 Honouring innovative achievements in technology

The European Foundations Award for Responsible Research & Innovation (EFARRI) recognizes European research projects that contribute to the development of a smart, inclusive and sustainable society.

EFARRI is a joint initiative by “la Caixa” These foundations share the goal was a way to do that. Out of 220 Foundation (Spain), Fondazione of encouraging researchers to submissions we selected the best Cariplo (Italy), Lundbeck Foundation undertake responsible research and paradigm cases that will change the (Denmark), the Robert Bosch innovation (RRI), RRI is a research behaviour of people and affect the Stiftung (Germany), the European and innovation process that takes options open to them.” Foundation Centre Research Forum into account effects and potential and the King Baudouin Foundation impacts on society and the environ- The other reason, he says, is to put RRI (Belgium). ment. on the policy agenda and keep it there. “A prize can bring attention to the sub- The EFARRI award is the first-of-its- ject. Instead of regurgitating a lot of kind initiative to foster the uptake of theory we can showcase some very RRI principles in research and inno- good examples of RRI in practice.” “ We showcase how vation practice. Three winners were research can solve selected by a scientific jury to receive Van den Hoven commends the a prize of €20,000 to continue their foundations for “putting their money some of the very big valuable work in diverse fields. where their mouths are”. He adds: problems of “They understand that research Showcasing tangible results should not be just about a new tech- the world.” Professor Jeroen van den Hoven nology or gadget. It should be about PROFESSOR JEROEN VAN DEN HOVEN, from Delft University of Technology, how research can solve some of the (Delft University), Chair of Chair of the EFARRI jury, says the very big problems of the world. That’s the EFARRI jury consortium of foundations believed exactly what responsible research that holding the competition and and innovation is about. It’s the crucial providing the award was important question to ask in the 21st century, for two reasons. the age of high technology.”

“First, it’s crucial to have clear examples about what we mean by RRI,” he says. “The best way to do that is to showcase projects that have very tangible results. The contest

16 PLAY, LEARN, DIAGNOSE

MEET ONE OF THE WINNERS

Malariaspot, a research project at the Technical where they can be distributed to players. The players can University of Madrid (Spain) develops collective then analyse the images in real time. tele-diagnosis systems to help citizens global health challenges. It is based on a crowd-computing “WE WANT A BETTER WORLD” platform in which people use video games to analyse medical images taken by a microscope embedded in The project is still in its pilot phase. “We know it works but we have to keep on refining it and acquiring a smartphone connected to the Internet. This system microscopes for the places where malaria and will provide remote, rapid and accurate diagnosis of tuberculosis are huge health problems. Then we will diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis, which test it again in real-life situations,” she adds. Postigo are responsible for the deaths of millions of people. Camps says the project is aiming to have all the testing done and the project up and running on the ground Maria Postigo Camps, Biomedical Engineer at by 2019 or 2020. “The software we are developing is Malariaspot, explains that their goal is to democratize open source, not patented,” she says. access to global health. “We decided we could do this by teaching citizens to diagnose diseases using video “We want people to replicate the technology for other games,” she says. “One lab smear of blood or saliva uses and other issues. We want to have a social takes an expert 20 minutes to diagnose. There are impact and raise awareness. We want a better world.” not enough specialists or microscopes in the world to be able to diagnose all of the cases. This is one of the main bottlenecks for treating malaria and tuberculosis.” “ The software we are developing is open source, not During the start-up phase five years ago, they had 6.000 players from 100 countries the first month patented. We want people to the video game was published on the website. replicate the technology for They analyzed the results from these players and concluded that by joining the game plays of other uses and other issues.” 20 players over the same blood sample they were as MARIA POSTIGO CAMPS, precise as an expert in microscopy in order to find Biomedical Engineer at miCROWDscopy the malaria parasites in it. "We are now working to (winner of a EFARRI award) improve acquisition of images as well as 3-D printed microscopes plus high-grade lenses for them,” she says.

A medical-standard microscope costs €10,000 while a 3-D printed microscope costs just €1,000. The microscopes can take 100 pictures of each smear from different angles and upload them to the Cloud

MORE INFO? www.efarri.eu 17 For many medical scientists, philanthropy is critical. It supplies the ‘oxygen’ they need to engage in innovative research in health. This was reaffirmed when the King Baudouin Foundation prizes and grants for health research were awarded on 26 April 2017.

Supporting innovative research in health The Candle in the Dark Fund

In 2009, three year-old Raphaël, son of Promising gene therapy Creating a knowledge network Sylviane De Vel and Michel Deboeck, During an international ophthalmolo- “The fund assesses the work and was diagnosed with Leber Congenital gist conference where they hoped to progress of the research groups Amaurosis (LCA), a rare hereditary learn more about a treatment for their before granting any funds. disorder that gradually leads to blind- son, they met a researcher who put Raphaël’s parents, together ness. The first signs of the illness them in touch with four American par- with four other Belgian par- were clearly evident in Raphaël’s ents who had children with the same ents, take charge of fundraising. daycare centre. He walked into doors disease. Setting up a joint foundation “We organized a number of concerts, and cupboards and experienced turned out to be too complicated. but it became too time consuming. difference in floor levels. “Naturally, the We’re now concentrating mainly on diagnosis saddened us, but becoming The Candle in the Dark Fund, service clubs and selling candles at downhearted doesn’t solve anything,” created within the King Baudouin Christmas markets, conferences and says Sylviane De Vel. “We wanted to Foundation, searches for a via the website,” Sylviane De Vel adds. do something.” solution for the disease of our children, says Sylviane De Vel. A knowledge network is being cre- “We’re looking into gene therapy. ated with the American parents. Currently there are only a handful of Michel Deboeck says: “One of the research groups in the world that are fathers is a geneticist. He simplifies conducting research into this eye the results of the research reports disease,” she adds. “That is not many, so that lay people can understand but pharmaceutical multinationals them. We exchange news about do not see any profit potential in this therapies, and especially about how type of research and researchers we deal with our children’s disease are unwilling to put their careers on in our daily lives.” the line when results are uncertain.”

18 “ We hope researchers find a solution before it is too late. When that will be no one knows. The evolution of the disease differs from child to child.”

SYLVIANE DE VEL, founder of the Candle in the Dark Fund

Continuing to finding a cure “When that will be no one knows. Raphaël’s parents have done their The evolution of the disease differs best to support their visually impaired from child to child.” son to lead as normal a life as possible. “We can’t turn our backs When a cure is found, the parents on the disease. We try to instil the wish to continue the Candle in the confidence he needs to live with it,” Dark Fund. “The money would then says Sylviane De Vel. go to fund research into other eye diseases or towards financing travel For example, during the Easter holi- and accomodation to other patients days he learned to ski with a special- and their families,” Sylviane De Vel ized ski monitor. Raphaël attends explains. “We want to continue school with the help of visual aids. to donate to society.”

“We hope researchers find a solution before it is too late,” she adds.

KBF FUNDS DEDICATED TO HEALTH RESEARCH On 26 April Belgian Princess Astrid awarded prizes for health research to more than 60 laureates. In 2016 more than €3 million for research funding was awarded by 33 KBF-managed Funds. The Funds are active in numerous domains, including cardiology, neurology, cancer, ageing and Alzheimer’s disease, HIV/AIDS, rheumatism, and rare diseases. Increasingly, the Funds are working together to enhance their impact. MORE INFO? www.kbs-frb.be Keywords: health research

MORE INFO? www.candleinthedark.be 2119 Prince Albert Fund Turbo-boosting the careers of young professionals

“With PAF, The Prince Albert Fund (PAF), created by KBF and the you are in the Federation of Belgian Enterprises, supports talented young driver’s seat of people who want to carry out a project for a Belgian enterprise your future.” outside of Western Europe. PAF’s objective 30 years ago was to develop a new cadre of business talent able to tackle a FLORIANE UYTTENHOVE globalized world – a new concept in 1984.

Since then, PAF has enabled hun- April 2017 in Brussels, in the pres- dreds of young professionals gain ence of HRH Princess Astrid. invaluable experience in more than 100 different Belgian companies Industrial minerals outside of Europe during 12-month Floriane Uyttenhove realized early missions. PAF has also benefited on that she had a genuine inter- Belgian companies looking to est in the heavy industry. Based expand internationally. in Malaysia, she contributed to strategic business development This very selective entrepreneurial projects in the minerals industry international experience has turbo- of Lhoist. Uyttenhove also had the boosted young people’s careers. opportunity to take on development Many of them have since achieved projects in New Zealand, Vietnam senior leadership positions as and Thailand. entrepreneurs or as global business leaders. “I chose PAF because you have full ownership of your project. You are After Floriane Uyttenhove and in the driver’s seat of your future,” Kristel Van den Bergh were she says. “It was a steep learning accepted into the programme, they curve. I had to get up to speed with worked abroad from 2013 to 2015. the industry and do a mental shift. They received their diplomas at a Because of cultural and geographi- PAF graduation ceremony on 27 cal differences, you have to assimi-

20 “My Chinese colleagues helped me to take a deep dive into the Chinese market.”

KRISTEL VAN DEN BERGH

late quickly the way business is 3D printing has already demon- market, explore the ecosystem from done in this part of the world.” strated huge potential for the within and build relationships.” future of medicine and its Uyttenhove says the experience gave development is unstoppable. Today, she works for Materialise her the validation of the sector she is She chose Materialise, a company in Leuven, Belgium, as an Innovation passionate about, as well as the type headquartered in Belgium with offices Manager, exploring the next markets of work she enjoys and is good at. worldwide. for 3D Printing via co-creations and “The experience reinforced my intel- developing a new wearable device lectual curiosity and allowed me to A PAF scholarship is a once-in- that serves senior citizens. develop my leadership capabilities in a-lifetime opportunity to rein- the field.” vent yourself - “a carte blanche” to apply to work for any Belgian KEY FIGURES: Today, she works for Imerys, company, in any country or indus- a French multinational company try, Van den Bergh adds. “I am 1984 – 2016 specialized in producing and pro- interested in the unlimited poten- 391 Alumni around the globe cessing industrial minerals. She is tial of 3D technology for creating 70% men - 30% women a Segment Marketing Manager of new meaningful applications in carbonates for Europe as well as the the medical industry, and beyond. Project destinations: Middle East and Africa. This resonates with my desire to > Asia - 47% help create a better and healthier (China - 50%, “The benefit of PAF was not neces- world. Materialise was the right India - 13%,Prince SE AlbertAsia - 16%) Fund sarily a career shift, but I got to jump place for a hungry mind.” > Africa - Alumni5%, forward,” she says. “It is definitely a > Oceania - 4% career boost.” Working in the Chinese market was > East-Europe - 3% Prins Albertfonds challenging. “The language was (before beheerdcurrent door de Koning EU) Boudewijnstichting 3D printing difficult. I was lost in translation. > America’s - 41% Kristel Van den Bergh had to learn That was daunting. But I worked (U.S.A. - 58%, Fonds Prince Albert how to navigate the complex with simultaneous translators and Brazil - 17%,géré par Chilela Fondation - 10%) Roi Baudouin Chinese market when she defined discovered more creative ways the entry strategy for 3D printed of communicating,” she says. Prince Albert Fund clinical applications, and launched “My Chinese colleagues helped managed by the King Baudouin Foundation a new product line in the region. me to take a deep dive into the Chinese

MORE INFO? A new call for applications will be launched in November 2017. www.princealbertfund.be 21 HEALTHY, ACTIVE AGEING – EMPOWERING OLDER PEOPLE The King Baudouin Foundation is funding six pilot projects to determine whether the innovative Swedish ‘Tubbe model’ for residential care homes can work in Belgium. This housing model which has been implemented in Tjörn (Sweden) gives older people more input into their daily lives and enables them to work together with staff – on issues from housing conditions, meals and activities to the management of the home itself.

22 “Empowering older people simply requires putting them first and building relationships.”

LILIAN BOHLIN, Director of Care for Older People in Tjörn, Sweden

Social innovations in active Working towards a ‘relation- care homes and is overseeing one of and healthy ageing ship model’ KBF’s pilot projects implementing the The Tubbe model was one of the Lilian Bohlin is the Director of Care for Tubbe model. winning projects of KBF’s European Older People on the island of Tjörn, Award for Social Innovations in overseeing five homes, three of which “We need to search for what we can Active and Healthy Ageing in 2014. are inspired by the Tubbe model. “If learn from Sweden and for what we Afterwards four meetings were held, there is a willingness to try some- have to change in our culture and which brought together Belgian older thing new, to change and find differ- organization,” he says. “The Tubbe people and experts. The participants ent ways of working, this model can model is inspiring us to reflect on chose the Tubbe model as one of the be implemented anywhere,” she says. how, through the different ways we innovations that they believed could “Empowering older people does not work, we can continue to develop be transferred to Belgium. require a huge shift. It simply requires our organization and prepare for the putting them first and building future. We want our staff and our As a first step, KBF assigned a relationships.” older residents to participate as fully Swedish consultancy to evaluate the as possible and to have a say in what effects of the Tubbe model in Tjörn According to Bohlin, the bottom-up happens.” on the quality of life of the residents, approach of the Tubbe model, built as well as from a professional care- upon shared governance and work- Achieving engagement, giving perspective. This study was ing groups that include residents, responsibility and improved sent to a group of care home man- results in a warmer, more personal well-being agers who were invited to Sweden environment for older people living in Lemey points to the difference for a visit, together with government retirement homes, whether alone or between the Tubbe model and tra- officials. as couples. Evaluations among resi- ditional care homes. “The Tubbe dents have demonstrated a positive model enables older people to have “We want our impact on their lives. a real partnership with the organization that is managing their care,” he staff and our Bohlin refers to this innovative resi- says. “We need to give them a voice older residents dential care as building a “relationship and empower them to make deci- to participate to model”, based upon trust and respect sions about the important aspects of among management, staff and the their lives.” the fullest and residents. “We see each other as have a say in what equals. Residents have a say in how Under the Tubbe model, residents they live their lives,” she explains. “We and staff can tackle issues together happens.” eat together and engage in activities. in themed working groups, such as RENAAT LEMEY, We have regular meetings to evaluate menus, recreation and outings. “With Director of Care for Older People how the home is being run, right down staff and older people driving the in Ardooie, Belgium to the menus on offer, so we can get process together, we are hoping to the residents’ views about what is achieve more engagement, a greater working and what can be improved.” sense of responsibility and ultimately improved well being,” Lemey says. Open to new and fresh ideas Bohlin travelled to Ardooie, a munici- pality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders, to meet with Renaat Lemey, who manages several

MORE INFO? www.kbs-frb.be Search: healthy ageing 23 WELCOMING AND INTEGRATING REFUGEES IN BELGIUM

KBF is funding associations and individuals who are developing diverse, creative projects to support refugees as they integrate into the fabric of Belgian society.

KBF has made €650.000 available and furniture, family reunification, How is the language barrier to fund a variety of citizen projects French courses, citizenship training, overcome when most refugees – 77 in 2015 and 2016. L’Hirondelle and socio-professional orientation. arrive? (the swallow), based in Perwez in We organize intercultural activities “We manage several languages: the province of Walloon Brabant, such as exhibitions, films, concerts French, Dutch, English, Spanish, was one of 37 projects selected and cooking workshops. Debate Arabic and different dialects. I see in 2016. days, Samedis Diversité (Saturdays a great spirit of cooperation among of Diversity), bring people together people. Using pictures and mimes L’Hirondelle, created in 2002, brings to discuss societal themes and cur- also helps people understand each together groups of volunteers to rent affairs.” other.” support refugees as they take their first steps as Belgian residents. How do you motivate local What are your main challenges? Volunteer Marielle Paternostre gives community volunteers to sup- “Once refugees get their papers, it French lessons. port refugees? is difficult to find housing and a job. “When the arrivals of refugees We try to find solutions, including What does L’Hirondelle do? arose, some volunteers came to us providing rental guarantees and job Marielle Paternostre: “We assist spontaneously because they were coaching.” foreigners and Belgian citizens touched by their situation. Then, with foreign origins through social by word of mouth, others came to and legal support, finding housing join us.”

24 “ Once refugees get their papers, it is difficult to find housing and a job. We try to find solutions, including providing rental guarantees and job coaching.”

MARIELLE PATERNOSTRE, volunteer at L’Hirondelle

A LONG, DIFFICULT JOURNEY THAT ENDED WELL

Samir, 32, a Syrian Kurd, has been in Belgium since November 2016. He comes from Al Malakia in the northeast of the country. The Syrian Kurds have remained locked in a brutal war with Daesh, the Arabic word for IS – the so-called Islamic State – in northeastern Syria.

At 18 he moved to Damascus to study geology at university. When fighting broke out in 2011, he moved to Kuwait where he stayed for five years. “A lot of my friends were killed,” he says.

The racism he faced outside of Syria during his journey was the same he experienced at home. “My father couldn’t give me a Kurdish name,” he explains. “In Syria and elsewhere there is a lot of racism against Kurds.”

Samir unsuccessfully applied for visas for Canada, the United States, the Netherlands and Germany, where he has brothers – his dream destination. Finally, he obtained a visa for Belgium through a ‘travel agency’ that he had to pay US$5,000. He was taken to a temporary refugee centre, interviewed, fingerprinted and sent to Jodoigne, a city in Walloon Brabant. He shared a room with three to four others.

The language barrier and “a bit” of discrimination were challenges. “We didn’t choose to be refugees,” he explains. “We don’t have a home. But we have certificates and qualifications and can contribute to destination countries. Today, I am a Syrian refugee. Before, I was a geology teacher for five years.”

FINDING HOPE THROUGH CHANCE Samir came in contact with L’Hirondelle, where he met Christophe Krirem, his guide and support.

Today, Samir is taking classes at the Université libre de Bruxelles for a Master’s degree in English and hopes to finish his PhD in geology. In March, he was placed with a French speaking family that gave him a room, which he has been hoping for since his arrival.

“Since I moved to Belgium, I feel reborn,” he says. “Some people may look at you differently, but you are free.”

MORE INFO? www.hirondelleasbl.be • www.kbs-frb.be Search: refugees 2125 Our ID

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28 Historic French formal gardens - restored thanks to generous gift from American philanthropist The Chateau de Chambord is the largest, and one of the most beautiful, chateaux in France’s Loire Valley. Its distinctive architecture blends traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures.

And now, thanks to a € 3.5 million Louis XIV drained the property’s the architects and the scientists, donation from Stephen Schwarz- swamp area and had two we decided to restore them to their man, an American financier and gardens designed. And in 1734, original state.” philanthropist, its French formal under Louis XV, the gardens were gardens have been restored to their redeveloped with tree-lined alleys The American friends of Chateau original 18th-century glory. They and groves. These formal gardens de Chambord was set up at KBFUS opened to the public at the end of existed for more than two centu- in 2014, in an effort to raise funds March. ries but progressively disappeared from American donors for several between the two World Wars. key projects at Chambord, including Schwarzman, Chairman and CEO of the renovation of the gardens. the Blackstone private equity firm, The French Republic acquired the made his generous gift through estate in 1930 and has preserved the Schwarzman confirmed his dona- the American friends of Chateau unity of the chateau, the surround- tion during the summer of 2016. de Chambord at KBFUS. With its ing forest and the 20 miles of walls “Everything was done extremely ‘American friends funds’, KBFUS around them, which together form quickly, including the financing provides European and African the ‘Domaine national de Chambord’. and the works,” says Bouilleux. nonprofit organizations with a cost- The chateau was one of France’s “Every day, from morning to effective solution to receive tax- first listed monuments and became evening, there were trucks com- deductible gifts from U.S. donors. a UNESCO World Heritage Site in ing and going, and contractors 1981. The gardens are inseparable installing underground sprinklers and “National treasures like Chambord from its famous façade, extending lighting systems.” are of tremendous importance from the foot of the chateau. to the cultural heritage and his- “This is the largest garden restoration tory of France, the French people Restoring the past for future project of our time,” says Bouilleux. and the international community,” generations “It was an enormous undertaking. Schwarzman said. “As the world Frederic Bouilleux, Deputy Director The restored gardens cover 16 acres experiences rapid change, our ongo- General of the Domaine national at the foot of the chateau’s north- ing engagement with the past can de Chambord, says that planning ern facade. They feature more than provide meaningful context and for the restoration of the gardens 600 trees, 800 shrubs, 200 rose heighten our understanding of the started approximately 15 years ago. bushes, 15,000 plants marking present day. I am proud to sup- Researchers and government offi- out the perimeters, and more than port this particular effort to restore cials combed through archives and 4.7 acres of lawns.” Chambord’s historic formal gar- studied the original plans, drawings dens, and I urge others to join me and engravings, to find out what types “Our partnership with KBFUS is still in preserving Chambord and other of flowers and trees were used. They young, but already it has been very important historic sites.” even conducted a geophysical survey successful,” Bouilleux says. “We are in that confirmed within a few inches the regular contact. And Chambord has A brief history of a unique location of various garden features. several other projects in the pipeline, world treasure such as the re-introduction of the old The construction of Chambord “There was a serious debate about wine stock which was planted in the started in 1519. The surrounding whether to restore the gardens to 1500s, during the time of François I. lands had abundant game, which their original form or to do something I very much hope that these new pro- allowed King François I to indulge more contemporary,” says Bouilleux. jects will be as successful as the res- in his love of hunting. In 1682, “After thorough discussions with toration of the gardens.”

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Reviving Sarajevo’s treasured cable car Thanks to a generous gift from a New York couple, a cable car line will once again transport citizens and tourists to a favorite weekend destination.

30 From 1959 to 1992, the cable car in because that’s where the Serbs had downtown Sarajevo, the capital city their frontline and were shelling the of Bosnia and Herzegovina, was a city from,” she says. “So for years favorite destination for citizens and after the war people did not want to tourists alike. It quickly carried peo- return.” ple up the steep slopes of Mount Trebević, where they could breathe Building on fresh air, have a family picnic and personal connections enjoy breathtaking views. Serdarevic has pleasant childhood memories of riding the cable car Trebević is one of three mountains with her family for weekend picnics. used for the 1984 Winter Olympics. “We’d take backpacks with food and It featured a bobsled track, restau- make the 12-minute trip to the top. rants and warm-up huts, all easily We’d do a bit of hiking and have a accessible from downtown via the little meal.” try like Bosnia, you really want to be cable car. confident that the transaction is clean. Offermann also fondly recalls his That’s another thing KBFUS took However, during the Bosnian war, one and only ride on the cable car in care of for us. They absolutely did the which took place from 1992 to 1995, 1991. “Sarajevo itself is surrounded research required to ensure everything the cable car and most of the attend- by quite steep mountains. It sits was above board.” ing infrastructure were destroyed. in a valley where coal smoke set- tles. Having the cable car operating Exciting opportunities Revitalizing a again will be very good for families. for the future national landmark They’ll be able to get away from the The cable car will be up and running in That changed when New York resi- city pollution.” September of 2017. At the top, a new dents Eddy Offermann and his wife city-owned restaurant will help pay for Maja Serdarevic set up a donor- Tax-efficiency and the maintenance and upkeep of the advised fund at KBFUS to restore due diligence crucial cable car and infrastructure. the landmark. Their donation of In the fall of 2010, Offermann and US$ 3.9 million will give the moun- Serdarevic agreed to cover the The Italian company contracted for tain back to the people of Sarajevo expenses for the new equipment on the project is providing 33 cabins that and help rebuild the trust that was the condition that the government can each hold 10 passengers. At peak, broken during the brutal war. would provide the land, construct the the cable car will be capable of trans- necessary buildings, remove the old porting 1,200 people per hour – seven “The mountain really is a symbol of cable car infrastructure, and install minutes each way. unity,” says Dutch-born Offermann. the new. “The cable car will reconnect the “With the cable car coming in, you different ethnic groups in Bosnia. It Although Offermann and Serdarevic see locals, politicians and planners draws interest from people on both were keen and ready to make the all having positive new ideas,” says sides of the former conflict. Everyone gift, they weren’t sure how to do it Offermann. “It will be easy to take has a connection to the mountain. efficiently and practically. “And then up mountain bikes. So there will be And everyone understands the eco- I was told about KBFUS and its new trails for biking and for hiking. nomic benefit of the project.” international donor-advised funds,” It’s expanding all kinds of opportuni- Offermann says. “They were able to ties for locals and for tourism.” Trebević got a bad reputation dur- do it all for us, and our donation was ing the conflict, adds Serdarevic, tax-deductible for U.S. tax purposes.” who grew up in Sarajevo and whose They were also concerned about family still lives there. “People due diligence. “If you want to trans- didn’t want to go up the mountain fer that amount of money to a coun- “ With the cable car coming in, you see locals, politicians and planners all having positive new ideas.” EDDY OFFERMANN AND MAJA SERDAREVIC

MORE INFO? www.kbfus.org 31 Et cetera... KBF’s photo competition

Individuals and organizations that received support from the Foundation were given the opportunity to take part in our photo competition. The challenge was: show through an image how you are making a difference.

An independent jury selected 16 photos from more than 1,100 entries and awarded €200 to each of the winners. More than 3.500 people then voted on KBF’s website for their favorite photos from the jury’s choices.

The three submissions with the most public votes each received an additional €500. The winners demonstrate the rich diversity of KBF-supported projects.

More info? View the winners and the other nominees on www.kbs-frb.be

Facts & figures on Belgian They are supporting projects to improve living conditions for populations in developing countries impact investment for while providing a financial return for investors. development As a result, they are encouraging development in a wide range of sectors. The projects’ performance and returns Impact investment is attracting growing interest among are carefully monitored. people involved in development cooperation who are seeking to support local enterprises, but are also KBF is engaged in impact investment for development. concerned about the environment and social impact. The Foundation is co-founder of the Kampani Fund. The Fund has supported small-scale coffee farmers in In 2015, €429.24 million were allocated in Burundi to have their own processing factory. Belgium to impact investment for development. It is primarily public investment companies, foundations More info? Order a free copy of the Zoom publication ‘Belgian impact investment: a different tool for development in poor and investment funds that are making use of this method countries’ [email protected] +32-2-500 4 555 of financing.

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