Good Governance

KIYO is an accredited Belgian NGO registered under Belgian law as non-profit (‘VZW’ or ‘ASBL’). We have over 40 years experience in strengthening the lives of children and youth. KIYO has a highly motivated team, a passionate General Assembly and a dynamic Governance Board. We are an authentic organisation putting youth participation at the centre of our work. As we want to keep a close connection with our target group, many of our team members are below 35 years old and youth are also represented in our board and general assembly.

In 2016 the Belgian government (through the consultancy agency Deloitte) screened all Belgian NGOs on their governance and management. KIYO achieved a good result and has been recognised since as “programme NGO” for the next ten years, allowing us to apply for long-term funding from the government. 

General Assembly

KIYO's General Assembly consists of more than 30 dynamic members with experience within the non-profit, public and private sector. The Assembly meets twice a year. Besides the statutory part, it actively seeks input from members on thematic, financial or organisational issues.

Dirk Ameel
Laura (Mimi) Baeyens
Jeannette Boumans
Hussein Butoyi
Ece Ciftci
Nick Calcoen
Lauria Gatoni
Werner Gillis
Bram De Graeve
Dominique De Meyst
Jan De Paepe
Sharon Huysmans
Merel Overloop
Michèle Plichta
Jean-Claude Uwamungu
Lien Van de Kelder
Florence Van den Bergh
Laura Van den Bossche
Amadeo Vandenheede
Lena Van Meensel
Ellen Van Vooren
Annemie Vonck
Charlotte Van Campfort

Governance Board

KIYO has a passionate and experienced Governance Board. The Board helps set longer-term strategic policy and supports KIYO to achieve its ambitions. The Board meets four times a year.
The members of our board are:

National Youth Sounding Boards

The National Youth Advisory Board (NYAB) structures allow youth to participate in KIYO's  decision-making processes, programme management and governance.

Philippines
  • Marie Aromin (Board Secretary)
  • Leinard Borreo (Board Member)
  • Christian Dublado (Board Member)
  • Rvj Gatchalian (Board Member)
  • Sabrina Labitan (Board Member)
  • Raven Mensenas (Chairperson)
  • Abi Taningco (Board Member)
DR Congo
  • Joyeuse Amina Buchana (Board Member)
  • Faustin Bahati (Deputy secretary)
  • Christain Baraka Balume (Board Member)
  • Omar Dynah (Secretary)
  • Babu Fikirini (Board Member)
  • Julda Lwaboshi (Board Member)
  • Bernard Muchapeni (Board Member)
  • Alice Mugisho (Vice-chairperson)
  • Anderson Nkurunziza (Chairperson)