Advisory committee of the fund

The Katalpa Fund is a private philanthropic organisation founded by Mr. Etienne Kaesteker. This Fund is housed by the King Baudouin Foundation (KBS).

Mr. Etienne Kaesteker with the Mongolian friends and partners. Mr. Etienne Kaesteker with the Mongolian friends and partners.

An advisory committee has been set up, comprised of 6 individuals experienced with social projects in Mongolia. The advisory committee selects the projects to support by the Katalpa Fund.

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Mrs. Ariungerel Yundendorj

President of Katalpa Fund

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Dr. Gantemur Damba

Doctor of Science and President of Mongolian Tourism Association

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Mr. Altanbagana Deleg

Director of Active & Adventure Tours Mongolia

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Mr. Bert Gevaert

Writer, guide, classicist, teacher of ancient languages at the Sint-Lodewijkscollege in Brugge, and founder of “Anda” NGO which supports local development projects in Mongolia

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Mrs. Veerle van Vynckt

Social security manager of OCMW Brugge (local government), and co-founder of “Anda” NGO which supports local development projects in Mongolia

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Mrs. Bolortuya Baatar

English interpreter at Wise owl translation bureau, Tour guide at Active & Adventure Tours Mongolia, Coordinator at Good Partners project