How Dutch Civilian Action Became a Leading Dutch Initiative in Ukraine in 3 Years
This talk, presented by the founder of Dutch Civilian Action, will delve into strategies for successfully growing an NGO operating in highly disruptive environments, which is in our case providing support to civilians near the frontline.
We'll cover:
- Find Your Niche: Focus on civilians near the frontline with long-term, personal support. Unlike large NGOs, we prioritize effectiveness and agility over growth.
- High-Trust Collaborations: Every six weeks, we’re on the ground, building relationships.
- Empower local leaders to create maximum impact within their communities.
- Effective Ways of Helping: We operate with agile strategies in a VUCA world.
- Low overhead: We turned €50,000 into €1 million in aid with an ROI of 20:1.
About Bas Spijker:
I hold an MScBA and have spent most of my career as an entrepreneur. I'm passionate about self-management and supporting those in need. In November 2022, I left my role as a Customer Success Manager at Studytube to dedicate myself fully to assisting Ukrainian civilians near the frontline.
