Stichting Varda
Who we are
Stichting Varda was established in 2003 and aims to create maximum change for the benefit of people and the planet. It was founded by a group of campaigners who each had more than 20 years experience working in the environmental movement:
Rémi Parmentier
remi(at)vardagroup.org
Twitter
Kelly Rigg
kelly(at)vardagroup.org
Twitter
Elaine Lawrence
elaine(at)vardagroup.org
Steve Sawyer
(1956 - 2019)
What we do
Beginning in 2020, Stichting Varda has been working to provide support for projects and campaigns aimed at improving the environment, health, and/or social welfare. We provide both financial and strategic support, on the basis of available funding from donors.
In general, our activities include:
– Developing, supporting and/or implementing specific projects which lead toward the improvement of the environment, health, and/or social welfare;
– Capacity building and sharing of expertise strategic advice;
– Providing funding to organisations with compatible goals, where appropriate.
Current projects
We currently support the High Seas Alliance in its work towards protecting the 50% of the planet that is the High Seas; the global ocean beyond national jurisdiction.
Annual ANBI Report
Stichting Varda Business Plan
Financial reports
Board members receive no compensation for their time. There are currently no paid staff members.
- 2019
- 2020
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
Annual activity reports
Varda in the media
The Varda group has vast experience across a wide range of issues, including climate change, marine biodiversity, fisheries conservation, the Arctic and Antarctic, maritime policy, nuclear safety, security, and arms control, toxic pollution and clean production, fresh water management and sanitation, sustainable consumption, tobacco control, international governance, international trade, access to information and transparency.
