Charity work

 

We make a living by what we get,

but we make a life by what we give.             Winston Churchill

 

From 1999 - 2006 Esther spent most of her time volunteering for charities. Commercial projects made this charity work possible. Esther is initiator of:

 

As a moderator and speaker Esther inspires others to contribute their time and skills to worthy causes. She provides insight into new forms of donorship and Corporate Social Responsibility (watch Dutch CSR video).

 

Read more in an English article and a selection of (Dutch) clippings.

Or watch Esthers shocking (Dutch) speech "goede doelen, slechte doelen" about charities in the Netherlands:

 

Esther Jacobs @ Stand Up Inspiration from punkmedia on Vimeo.

 

Are you worried? Do you want to DO something?

Please sign the petition for better supervision and registration of charities in the Netherlands.

 

Some more facts and figures about Esther's charity work:

  • Esther facilitated the development of the 'Art Bag' campaign for STOP AIDS NOW!
  • In 2003 she was knighted ("Ridder in de Orde van Oranje Nassau") for her charity work for Coins for Care. 
  • As a member of the 'Committee Wijffels' in 2004/2005 she contributed to a "code of conduct" for charities. Read the reference from Herman Wijffels.
  • From 2005 till 2007 she was member of the jury for the annual Transparency Award for charities. Read the reference from Morris Tabaksblat.





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