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In the 35 years that I have worked in more than 25 countries in Africa and Asia, I have seen how eager children are to learn, even in difficult circumstances. Education, which we take for granted, is denied to many, especially in rural areas of Africa. Every year, Kidshare gives hundreds of children the chance of a better start. It is close to my heart to pass on the knowledge and experience I have gained. The children's smiles are the best reward.

As a Senior Lecturer at the Institute for Social Training at the Hogeschool Rotterdam, I have extensive research experience in the Netherlands, South Africa, Ghana and Uganda and am involved in national and international research on (young) refugees. Through my involvement with Kidshare, I am committed to promoting the development of children - especially girls - and young women through (higher) education. From my educational experience, I know how important a good start through pre-school education and the opportunity to continue studying is for the development of children.

In the late 1980s, I spent time in several West African countries and got to know people in different circumstances - an enriching experience. It was there that my commitment to people living in poverty and my advocacy on their behalf began. Convinced of the important role that education plays in this context, I was asked to become a board member of the Kidshare Foundation in 2012. Not least because of my work as a psychotherapist, I attach great importance to a good start in life for children. I am therefore very pleased about our focus on pre-school education projects. Through the TOP girls' project, I can see how a helping hand, financially and mentally, can lead to big positive changes for the girls.

As an industrial engineer, I have been working in the field of renewable energies for 16 years, having gained valuable experience as a development worker in southern Africa. I am deeply convinced that education is the key to many challenges, such as empowering women, fighting poverty and protecting our environment. Access to education not only changes the lives of individuals, but also strengthens entire communities. That is why I support kidshare and promote early childhood education.

I am a business economist and have worked as a human resources manager in various companies in the energy sector since 2007. I discovered my great passion for the African continent, especially East Africa, on my first trip in 2012. Since then, I have been actively supporting various development projects and, since 2024, Kidshare Deutschland e.V.