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Our Story

TBF Origins

Born out of a group of students in The Hague with the urge to help Ukraine, The Bell Foundation was established as a student-led charity that organizes project-based humanitarian aid missions and advocacy for populations in crisis situations. Based on the poem “No Man Is An Island” from John Donne, our missions echo his words of “any man’s death diminishes me because I am involved in mankind.” 
 

About us

We are a group of students mostly studying politics, international relations, and economics at Leiden University with a passion for civil society. We were all strangers to one another before this project, and we have since created a small but lovely community that continues to inspire others to contribute and help, not only in Ukraine but also in the future, other populations in crisis situations. Although we sadly cannot bring peace, we can make life for many people just a bit better, just a bit nicer, and at the same time show that solidarity is an underestimated power!
 
In the end, we’re just a bunch of students with a dream of a better world, like almost all of our peers. We have seen what we can do when working towards this dream and won’t be stopping anytime soon!
 

Our Mission

We truly believe in the power that we young people have in affecting the world not only through democratic institutions but proactively through civil society. With Leiden University as our patrons, we are looking forward to helping those in need and invest in our volunteers to develop their free will to creatively support others. 
 

Meet the Team

Executive Board

Yamal

President

Student of the MA International Relations: Global Political Economy and the MA Development Studies and Diplomacy

 

My reason to join:
It felt somewhat natural to become part of a group of fellow students who are looking for ways to express theirdesire to do good.

Matthijs

Treasurer

Student of the BA International Studies and the BSc Economics

 

My reason to join:
Coming back from my first journey to Ukraine in 2024, I wanted to do more for Ukraine and was fortunate to meet the amazing people that turned into the team we are today.

Clara

Secretary

Student of the MSc Crisis and Security Management and MA International Relations

 

My reason to join:
There’s so much good that can be done when you find the resources and the people committed to making it happen. I am happy to contribute my share and give back in the process.

Join the team as part of the
Management Board

Media & Advocacy

OPEN POSITIONS

Head of Department
Photographer
Videographer
Social Media Manager
Media Manager
Reporter

Fundraising

OPEN POSITIONS

Head of Department
Fundraising Officer
Investment Officer
Risk and Compliance Officer
Institutional Partnership Officer

Knowledge Base

OPEN POSITIONS

Head of Department
Upskilling Officer
Academic Talks Officer
Development Officer
Editor

Future Projects

IDEAS

Project Wildfire
Project Syria
Project Namibia
Project Cuba
Project Suriname
Project Sahara

Do you want to make a difference and join the team?

Send your CV and a short motivational letter anytime to info@thebellfoundation.eu

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