info@liberifoundation.com
+31 (0) 527 763 423
Het Spijk 12, 8321 WT Urk, NL
info@liberifoundation.com
+31 (0) 527 763 423
Het Spijk 12, 8321 WT Urk, NL
The Liberi Foundation, founded in 2016 by Wilma Kaptijn, aims to provide high-quality education and improved healthcare to children and young adults in developing countries, particularly in Zambia. The name “Liberi” is from the Latin word for child and is also connected to the concept of freedom.
The foundation was created from the belief that by joining forces with others, you can make a meaningful difference in the fields of education and healthcare. Guided by this sense of shared commitment, the foundation strives to offer children and young adults additional opportunities to grow and develop in freedom.
The Liberi Foundation works closely with a dedicated network in Zambia. Together with the team in Urk, the Netherlands, they continue to support sustainable projects in the Siavonga region. Through this ongoing collaboration, new steps are consistently being taken to strengthen education and healthcare and to support families within the local community.
In addition, the Liberi Foundation is also focusing on supporting projects within the Netherlands that assist children and families who are facing financial or social challenges. In this way, the foundation seeks to create opportunities for children, both nearby and abroad, while preserving the same sense of shared responsibility and community.
The Liberi Foundation board’s first priority was to ensure a well-functioning board with members who share the same passion. Next, they developed a solid vision and plan to achieve their goals.
To gain more insight into establishing successful projects in developing countries in the field of education, they chose to spend the first year working with five different foundations which all had education-related projects. It allowed for them to learn from one another and obtain a wider understanding of challenges as well as requirements when setting up these types of projects.
The Liberi Foundation had in 2017 the opportunity to make a difference in the province of Siavonga in Zambia. Due to overcrowded public schools and limited healthcare, there is a strong need for quality education and improved medical services. Thanks to a solid network and a local entity in Zambia, the foundation can take action quickly.
Together, we are building meaningful projects in Zambia while also supporting people in need in the Netherlands. The Liberi Foundation remains committed to creating new opportunities both locally and internationally, and to providing support where it is needed most.