Our Team

Behind Kalon Afrika is a small but passionate board. Each of us volunteers our time, driven by a shared belief that children and young people in Uganda deserve opportunities to dream and grow. Meet our board team below.

Name: Emma Smekens & Ronald Baguma

Role: Founders – secretary (Emma) &  general manager (Ronnie)

Place of Residence: Oudenaarde

 

Name: Dirk Demeulemeester

Role: Chair of the board of directors

Place of Residence: Gent

 

Name: Jan Coppejans

Role: Director & Finance

Place of Residence: Gent

 

Name: Robin Decloedt

Role: Director & IT

Place of Residence: Brugge

“In 2018, I did a three-month internship in Uganda. That’s where I met Ronnie and saw first-hand the difficult conditions in which the community lives. That experience made me realise that everyday things like eating or going to school are not to be taken for granted. With Kalon Africa, I really hope to make a difference for the children and families in Nyansozi.“

Name: Eveline Dejonghe

Role: Director & Administration

Place of Residence: Evergem

 

Name: Els van Betsbrugge

Role: Director & Events

Place of Residence: Oudenaarde

 

Name: Joris Meersschaert

Rol: Director & Projects

Place of Residence: Oudenaarde

 

Name: Grace Amuge

Role: Director & Events

Place of Residence: Dikkelvenne