OUR ASSOCIATION

Les Amis du Verseau is a not-for-profit organisation established by the van der Straten family in the early 1970s with the sole purpose of enhancing the opportunities for children at Ecole Internationale Le Verseau and for them to learn in a welcoming climate open to other cultures and other languages.

As a Belgian ASBL, the association is not owned by any individual or shareholders but is essentially governed by a Board of Directors who are the custodians of the association and who ensure that the founding principles of supporting Ecole Internationale Le Verseau are maintained and passed down through the generations.

The van der Straten family donated the land and provided initial investment and working capital to build the school. The land and the school buildings are now owned by the association, thus preserving the sustainability of the project.

Everard van der Straten, the son of the founders, sits on the Board of Directors and dedicates pro-bono time and energy to help ensure that the legacy of the founders prevails.

Les Amis du Verseau has funded the development of over 10,000 children through its support for Ecole Internationale Le Verseau and continues to enhance the educational experiences of children from Belgium and, indeed, from all over the world.

GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

The association was formed to benefit from the generosity of founders, donors, parents, alumni and more broadly all those who support the project of the school.

All those who participate in the life of the association (board members, subscribing members and associate members) are compelled by the educational values of Le Verseau.

The Board of Directors have responsibility for the good governance and management of the organisation.

Members of the Board of Directors:

• Francois de Borchgrave , President
• Everard van der Straten , Director
• Ginette Scheer , Director