Goal
Gurmuu Foundation aims to improve the living conditions and livelihoods of vulnerable groups in Ethiopia, in particular women, children and youths. Sustainable poverty reduction and improvement of educational and health care are the focus of the organisation.
In the Netherlands Gurmuu Foundation aims to strengthen the position of ‘new comers’ by building bridges to Dutch society and other groups. Uniting people, creating mutual connections and exchange of experiences are important aspects of the work of the foundation.
Activities
Gurmuu aims to realize its goals by implementing different activities in both Ethiopia and the Netherlands:
Ethiopia
Implementing projects for sustainable poverty reduction Implementing projects to strengthen the socio-economic position of women, children and youths and improve educational facilities Stimulate education for vulnerable children and especially for girls and organising sport activities for youth. Improve health care and health education amongst others: Malaria, HIV/Aids, Water disease, Early/forced marriage and female circumcision.
Netherlands
Integration of the new arrivals in the Netherlands.
To support the integration of the new comers into the Dutch society, the Foundation organized workshops about Dutch culture, habits and the practical side of schooling, living and working in the Netherlands.
Articles of association
Download articles of association
Certificate of registration of Stichting Gurmuu Foundation in Ethiopia
Board
The following persons are voluntary members of the board of Gurmuu Foundation:
Drs. Patricia Collette, chairperson
Drs. Lulessa Abadura, Secretary/treasurer
Dr. Antony Otieno Ong’ayo, board member
Mr. Geresu Tufa Guluma, board member
Mr. Erik Visser, board member
Drs.Adrianus Johannes Berkvens, board member
The board can be reached via info@gurmuu.org
According to the articles of association 4.5: the board members are not paid for the activities they carryout for the organization. However, if they incur costs for the activities of the organization then they will be compensated.
Reporting
The Foundation’s most actual reports are given below:
Activities report:
Financial reports:
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019-2020
Policy plan: 2015-2016
2021
2022
Registration
Gurmuu Foundation was founded in 2008 and is registered at the Amsterdam Chamber of Commerce. Reference number: 34309799