The team

Cre8 East Africa was founded in 2006 by Ben Hekkema. The organisation consists of a group of enthusiastic volunteers. They are experts in the field of art education with in-depth knowledge of the East Africa region.

Board

Theo van Adrichem

The Netherlands


Chairman

Janneke Tigchelaar

The Netherlands


Treasurer

Raoul Nolen

The Netherlands


Secretary

Volunteers

Ben Hekkema

The Netherlands


Team- and project coordinator

Fundraiser

Trainer

Gerrit Alink

The Netherlands


Graphic design and printwork

Carina van Roekel

Uganda


Communication

(website, social media, etc.)

Enneke Weggen

The Netherlands


Communication

(website, social media, etc.)

Volunteers on location

Dina Abok

Kenya


Teacher
Trainer

Sami Gathii

Kenya


Teacher
Trainer

Harrison Okwach

Kenya


Teacher
Trainer

Compensation policy

The board and volunteers receive no financial compensation for their work other than for travel and other expenses. Our local volunteers however receive travel- and other expenses and some allowances based on local (Kenyan) tariffs.