ABOUT US
The Foundation is named after Georgetina Cornelia Valdink, born at Lunenburg in 3-1-1898 and died on 27-6-1972 in Paramaribo, Suriname. She was known as aunty or misie (Ms.) Sosie.

Georgetina was a businesswoman. In addition to her business activities she was socially active in her community, for children in poverty and for the country. She was an inspiring example to her children, grandchildren and others in the community. Her life motto was 'live and let live'.

She was the first woman in a non-public position to receive a Royal Honour by the Dutch Queen (a Medal of Honour from The Order of Orange-Nassau, in bronze, on April 18, 1958 ).

Georgetina has not only inspired her granddaughter Georgette Eendragt to act later in her footsteps as a businesswoman.  In the spirit and philosophy of her grandmother she started The Georgetina Foundation.

With the creation and naming of the Georgetina Foundation to her grandmother, Georgette Eendragt gives something back of here own achievements through a contribution to the art for talented children and young artists in disadvantaged circumstances in the Netherlands and in developing countries. That's because her life motto has become 'giving back' .

ORGANISATION
Since its start up in 2012 the Georgetina Foundation is classified as a Public Benefit Organisation (ANBI) by the Dutch tax authorities. 

The Georgetina Foundation has a three-member board consisting of Georgette Eendragt, (president), Safira Esajas, secretary and Mirian Eendragt, treasurer. 

Program Manager Anna Curetti is responsible for the daily operations. She is supported by two freelance consultants. The Georgetina Foundation works regularly with trainees of several arts disciplines or for administrative support. 

Projects to be funded are being screened by a voluntary Advisory Board. All three members are professionals working in the art sector. The Georgetina Foundation works in accordance with the Cultural Governance Code and endorses its Code of Conduct.

Policy swift
We have broaden our focus and no longer focus solely on achieving the goals of our foundation through the arts. In the section Policy Swift, you learn more.

Contact:

Georgetina Foundation

Per Address: Professor Pigracht #20

Zip code and city: 1336 GJ  Almere
Country: The Netherlands

Email:   georgetina-foundation@outlook.com

Website: georgetina-foundation.jimdo.com