Christian Ecological Thought
During her life, environmental scientist Martine Vonk (1974-2019) devoted herself tirelessly to Christian-ecological thinking and acting. She was a true pioneer in this and an inspiring example for many Christians. The Martine Vonk Foundation wants to build on her life, thinking and acting, so that taking care of creation becomes self-evident for Christians.
The main activity of the foundation is the endowed chair of Ecological Theology, where climate and biodiversity issues are considered from a Biblical perspective. There is also attention for the unequal global relations, because our behavior in the West causes disruptive climate change in poor countries.
With the chair, and in the future perhaps also other activities, the foundation wants to promote Christian ecological thinking and acting in churches, Christian communities, schools and organizations. Because the way in which man relates to creation and to the God of creation requires a new and radical reflection in this time of ecological crises.”
"We are connected with the seamstress in the atelier in Bangladesh and the cocoa bean pickers in Ghana, with the polar bear in the North Pole and the orangutan in Borneo."
Martine Vonk
ANBI
The Martine Vonk Foundation is an ANBI.
Statutory name: Martine Vonk Foundation
RSIN / fiscal number: 864339902
ANBI status: yes
Objective: To stimulate Christian scientific reflection on the place of man in creation, human interaction with nature and the environment, climate change and related global issues of poverty and ecological justice. Stimulating awareness in churches, Christian communities, schools and in the media of these issues and offering ecological perspectives for action.
Annual report and financial accountability
The board of the Martine Vonk Foundation consists of the following members who perform their duties unpaid:
Theanne Boer - chairman
Carla Dik-Faber - secretary
Wim Drost - treasurer
Embert Messelink - general member
"Sustainability is only possible if it is linked to the principle that this sustainability must be available to everyone, and is therefore linked to justice."
Martine Vonk