Policy plan overview

Mineke Foundation was founded in 2009 by Tonia Dabwe, building on the work of her Liberian father and Dutch mother. The foundation is named after Tonia’s mother, who has been missing since the civil war in Liberia.

The foundation’s activities include:

• Vocational skills training for young people and adults, in particular women
• Entrepreneurship training for young people and adults, in particular women
• Providing microloans to young people and adults, in particular women
• Education on women’s rights, health, finances, and gender-based violence
• Managing and operating Damiefa School to provide quality, affordable education

Fundraising and use of funds

We raise funds to carry out our activities in Liberia. We report annually on how all funds raised have been used. Stichting Mineke Foundation is a non-profit organisation. Any surplus generated by its activities will be applied in accordance with the foundation’s objectives.

Board of directors of Mineke Foundation

Board of directors of the volunteer organisation

Remuneration policy

Board members receive no remuneration for their work. Reasonable and documented expenses incurred in the course of board duties may be reimbursed.

Mineke Foundation’s team in Liberia is remunerated in line with the Government of Liberia’s laws and obligations. Mineke Foundation has no paid staff outside of Liberia.