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Who are we?

Karine Haerinck

President

Karine: Co-founder of the Chabwino project.

In Malawi, they call me Karini. Professionally, I am a nurse. For more than 42 years I worked as head of nursing and physiotherapy service at Center for people with intellectual disabilities “Heilig Hart” in Deinze.

In 2010, I spent seven months in Malawi as a volunteer to start an agricultural project and food bank in the remote villages of Zomba. Since then, I have returned there annually to follow up and coach an ever-expanding project. I love the fieldwork in Malawi, working with local people to find that little bit more livable world: giving toddlers a good start, supporting the least fortunate, working for better irrigation and harvesting, and helping develop economic activities to reduce poverty and alleviate hunger.

... all this can be realized only with the help and confidence of many ...

Evelien Marlier

Vice-president

Works at Imec as a project manager.
In 2010, Evelien went to Malawi for the first time as a volunteer and gave class in a local school. Since then, the country and the project have been close to her heart. Together with the other volunteers, she hopes to be able to realize the expansion of the school and to ensure education for the children in the villages.

Mathieu Marlier

Secretary

Profession: Researcher and passionate lecturer at the International University of Health, Exercise and Sport in Luxembourg.
Expertise: creating capacity building and collaboration
Life vision: For many years looking to bring people together, and to build bridges, to enjoy oneself and let others enjoy.
Why Chabwino? Chabwino works in a sustainable and holistic way (through education, agriculture and health care) with the people of Malawi. This has been proven by the organization for 10 years. Based on this conviction, I hope to be able to contribute to Chabwino's mission.

Jolanta Tihomirova

Board member

Born in Latvia, but currently living in Belgium. Before moving here, I lived and worked in a few European countries while working in the logistics sector.

Chabwino inspired me as we focus on what makes sense for the people instead of defining what is the problem from 1000 miles away. From my personal experiences, I know that it is not always about not having resources or funds, it is also about changing mindset about those resources, so I am excited to support people in that journey!

Jasper Vekeman

Board member

Studied history and economics and is a freelance journalist for the Flemish Federation of Investors and Trends magazine. He is also a volunteer at Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs. He is committed to Chabwino because he cares about the project and the people behind it and because he believes that Chabwino makes a difference for the people of Malawi.

Matthias Cleenewerck

Board member

Has a doctorate in pharmaceutical sciences and is currently primarily active as a freelance consultant for innovative companies. His intrinsic motivation is to contribute to projects and ventures that have a tangible impact on a positive world. Avid traveler and creative centipede. Chabwino's holistic approach was an instant match for him, as was the team's boundless dedication and determination to make a difference in Malawi.

There is an event team with Nelly, Peter, Roland and Patrick in particular helping to set up activities to benefit Chabwino

There is a consulting and communications team, which assists the organization in content operation and designing videos, pamphlets, cards.

Website is managed by Johannes Teerlinck

Volunteers and students.

Any hand extended is most welcome. We can use all the help we can get for our operation here and in Malawi.

We can always use volunteers for advice, for the realization of activities, to participate in consultations and our global operation, for a working visit Malawi, for fundraising, for communication and media handling, and for much more.

Always WELCOME!!!