Steering 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.

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

Members of Steering Committee: Dr. Gantemur Damba, Mr. Altanbagana Deleg, Mr. Bert Gevaert, Mrs. Veerle van Vynckt, Mrs. Ariungerel Yundendorj and Mrs. Bolortuya Baatar.

Dr. Gantemur Damba picture

Dr. Gantemur Damba

Doctor of Science and President of Mongolian Tourism Association

Mr. Altanbagana Deleg picture

Mr. Altanbagana Deleg

Director of Active & Adventure Tours Mongolia

Mr. Bert Gevaert picture

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

Mrs. Veerle van Vynckt picture

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

Mrs. Ariungerel Yundendorj picture

Mrs. Ariungerel Yundendorj

Designer and founder of Homadic.com platform introduces Mongolian premium products to the world while preserving the nomadic lifestyle and cultural heritage

Mrs. Bolortuya Baatar picture

Mrs. Bolortuya Baatar

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