Effective Altruism Netherlands (EAN) is the Dutch branch of the global effective altruism movement.
Mission
Our mission is to build a community of and for effective altruists in the Netherlands.
Vision
Our vision is of a Netherlands where all of those who are interested in effective altruism have access to the people and the resources they need to maximise the social impact they achieve through their careers, projects, and donations.
What we do
Who we are
Co-Director
Marieke de Visscher
Before joining EAN in this role, she was a volunteer and board member with several foundations (EAN, Doneer Effectief, The 10% Club and OPIS). Previously she worked as an implementation consultant in the healthcare sector. She finished high school in Singapore and studied Business Administration and Health Sciences in Amsterdam.
Co-Director
James Herbert
Originally from the UK, James now lives in Amsterdam. Previously, he worked as a consultant, creating, implementing, and securing funding for urban socioeconomic development projects and programmes across Europe. He has a bachelor’s in liberal arts and a master’s in philosophy.
Volunteer Team
Our work is supported by a wonderful team of volunteers.