Empowering young people
The Vopak WeConnect Foundation aims to empower young people in the communities near Vopak locations. We find it important for our society and wellbeing that people learn to think internationally and to bridge cultural differences from a young age. The Foundation wants young people to experience that there is a world full of opportunities to discover if they learn to look beyond their own boundaries, and to pass on the value of working together with others.
Projects
Our mission is to open up new horizons and new paths to a sustainable and healthy life for teenagers and young adults who live in the communities in which Vopak operates. The Foundation supports Vopak and joint venture employees in setting up projects. Our primary target group are young people between 10 and 24 years old. We aim to collaborate with local partners like schools, community groups or NGOs. The Foundation provides guidance, gives financial support, and monitors progress and results.
Origin
The Vopak WeConnect Foundation was launched in 2017, following the celebrations of Royal Vopak’s 400-year history. To mark the event, Vopak decided to give back to local communities by encouraging employees to initiate and get involved in projects that benefit young people. Vopak wants to pass on the values that make the company great: the ability of its people to unlock new opportunities and work together with others beyond nationality, gender, social background and other differences.
Contact
Vopak WeConnect Foundation
Westerlaan 10
3016 CK Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Email: weconnect.global@vopak.com
The official name of the Foundation is Vopak WeConnect Stichting, a foundation registered under Dutch law in June 2017.
ANBI
The Vopak WeConnect Foundation was formally established in June 2017 and is registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce.
The Dutch Tax Office recognized the Vopak WeConnect Foundation as a Public Benefit Organization (in Dutch: ANBI-Stichting).
Trade register: 690006784
RSIN/fiscal number: 857688212
Registration number: 857688212.
Project criteria
The Vopak WeConnect Foundation supports projects that meet the following criteria.