Kentalis International Foundation is an international NGO, part of the Royal Kentalis group. Our team operates as a knowledge broker, linking the deafness and hard-of-hearing expertise of Royal Kentalis to the specific needs of our partners worldwide.
Kentalis International Foundation was established in 2010 with the goal of continuing Kentalis' international efforts after merging. It is an independent foundation with non-governmental status, but it receives support from its parent organization, Royal Kentalis.
Our goal is to provide fair and high-quality education and care to everyone. To make this happen, Kentalis International Foundation cooperates with academic institutions and organizations in the field of hearing and communication to train professionals.
Inclusive Deaf Education
Our focus is on improving the education for individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing in low and middle-income countries (known as the Global South). To achieve this, we collaborate with universities, teacher training colleges, organizations that support individuals with disabilities, and government entities.
Read more in our corporate brochure.
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Governance
Kentalis International Foundation is a legally independent entity that is registered as a foundation with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. However, it operates within the governing structure of its parent organization, Royal Kentalis.
The structure of the Royal Kentalis organization consists of two tiers of governance:
- A Board of Directors
- A Supervisory Board
Board of Directors
The Kentalis organization's day-to-day governance is overseen by its Board of Directors. The Board ensures that Kentalis' course, mission, and ambition remain aligned with changes in society, political developments, and financial trends. The Board holds ultimate responsibility for the quality and safety of Kentalis' care and education services. The Board of Directors comprises two members: chairman Remmelt Vetkamp and Femke Kothuis.
Supervisory Board
The role of the Supervisory Board is to oversee the functioning of the Board of Directors, including the policies implemented and the overall state of affairs. They also serve as a source of advice for the Board of Directors. The Supervisory Board follows the Dutch Zorgbrede Governance Code (Care Governance Code) to ensure proper governance. The Kentalis Supervisory Board consists of five members:
- Jos Aartsen (chairman)
- Marc van den Berg (chair audit committee)
- Kitty Oirbons (chair committee quality and safety)
- Marianne Straks (member committee quality and safety)
- Tamara Kroll (member audit committee)
Governance Kentalis International Foundation
The day-to-day business of Kentalis International Foundation is overseen by the program manager who reports to the director of the department Kentalis Academy. As such, our team is an integral part of the Kentalis Academy.
Financial Information
Kentalis International Foundation (KIF) has a tax-exemption status as a non-governmental organization, the so-called ANBI in Dutch.
Stichting Kentalis International Foundation
Fiscal number: 821792477
Dutch Chamber of Commerce: 01171392
Publication ANBI 2024 (in Dutch)
Contact details
Van Vollenhovenlaan 659-661
3527 JP Utrecht
The Netherlands
international@kentalis.nl
www.kentalis.com
Organizational Information 2025
Number of staff team Kentalis International: 7
Number of fte team Kentalis International: 4,5
Number of experts for international exchange: 20
Number of projects: 4
Remuneration Policy
Members of the Board of Directors and the Supervisory Board of Royal Kentalis receive compensation for actual costs incurred. Employees of Royal Kentalis, including Kentalis International, receive a salary in accordance with the CAO Gehandicaptenzorg.
Relevant pages and documents ANBI
- For members of the Board of Directors and Supervisory Board, see above.
- Kentalis International Foundation Strategic Plan 2023 - 2027
- Kentalis Code of Conduct
Financial statements
- Kentalis International Foundation Financial Statement 2024 (in Dutch)
- Kentalis International Foundation Financial Statement 2023 (in Dutch)
Annual Reports
- Kentalis International Foundation Annual Report 2024
- Kentalis International Foundation Annual Report 2023
For more information and related documents, please visit the (Dutch) website of Royal Kentalis, our mother organization.