Our Supervisory Board

All our operations are monitored by a Supervisory Board - an independent body that approves our standards, policies and organisational strategy. This division between our organisation and our board is not only maintained to ensure we act with integrity - it is also a legal obligation.

War Child is registered in The Netherlands as a foundation (Stichting). As a registered legal foundation, we are obligated by Dutch law to maintain a clear division between our managerial and executive responsibilities and supervisory functions.

Our Supervisory Board monitors the activities of our International Management Team (IMT) to fulfil this obligation. The Supervisory Board appoints the CEO and is responsible for providing the holder of the position with advice and supervision. The board undertakes these responsibilities during four quarterly meetings and additional meetings as necessary.

All our board members work on a voluntary basis and lend us significant expertise and experience. The board has no managerial responsibility, but it is responsible for its assessment of the quality of its contribution. Board members are appointed for four years and can be reappointed for an additional four-year term.

The official launch of the War Child Alliance in 2024 will see the formation of a new Supervisory Board to monitor the operations of War Child Holland (a.k.a. Stichting War Child).

Supervisory Board 2024

• Stef Oud (Chairman)

• Raymond Cloosterman

• Patrick Lodiers

• Katja Kok

• Louise Zwama

• Milka Yemane (Vice-chair)