About Us

At Stichting Harmony Institute we are committed to the public benefit and transparency of our activities. This document has been prepared to inform all interested parties about the objectives, structure, and activities of our foundation.

Name of the institution

“Stichting Harmony Institute, a not-for-profit foundation established under the laws of the Netherlands, with its seat in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

RSIN/fiscal number

Stichting harmony Institute’s RSIN number is 867136583. The Chamber of Commerce number is 95452788.

Contact details

Stichting Harmony Institute registered addressed is Kraijenhoffstraat 137A, 1018RG Amsterdam, Netherlands. Email: info@harmonyinstitutefoundation.org; website www.harmonyinstitutefoundation.org; phone/WhatsApp +31 6 27 96 65 42.

Objectives of the institution

To advance research, practice, and innovation in peacebuilding and conflict prevention by fostering inclusive environments where diverse stakeholders collaboratively pursue shared goals. 

Our approach emphasizes the engagement of diverse groups, especially women and youth, as central to achieving sustainable peace. 

Policy

The policy of Stichting Harmony Institute is reflected on our website in the description of our programme areas, which can be found on the website.

Board and Supervisory Board

Stichting Harmony Institute adopted two tier governance system and has a Supervisory Board and a Management Board. Members of both Board are as follows:

Supervisory Board

Marcel Dubbelman, Chair

Ivan Nielsen, Director

Colette Rausch, Director

The Supervisory Board Members can be contacted at: supervisoryboard@harmonyinstitutefoundation.org

Management Board

Ali Saleem, Chair

The Management Board Members can be contacted at: managementboard@harmonyinstitutefoundation.org

Remuneration policy

Supervisory Board Members will be paid no remuneration for the activities connected with their duties. They are however entitled to the reimbursement of any not excessive costs incurred by them in the course of their duties, such as a reasonable attendance-fee to join meetings of the Supervisory Board or joint meetings of the Management Board and Supervisory Board. The Supervisory Board may grant Management Board Members a remuneration for the performance of the activities connected with their duties. Besides, they are also entitled to the reimbursement of any not excessive costs incurred by them in the course of their duties.

Report on recent activities

For an overview of our recent activities, please contact the management board.

Financial accountability

The preparation of financial statements has been outsourced. The financial statements and explanatory notes are approved each year by the Supervisory Board.