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Wir sind Spezialisten aus verschiedenen Bereichen: Wissenschaft, Unternehmen, Marketing und NGOs. Das definiert unsere Kernwerte:

Ehrgeizig – Optimistisch – Aktiv – Gemeinschaftlich – Unternehmerisch

Durch unsere engen Partnerschaften mit örtlichen und internationalen Freiwilligen, Organisationen und Unternehmen bewirken wir enorm viel. Von anderen NGOs bis zu Werbeagenturen: wir haben uns mit kleinen und großen Partnern zusammengetan, um unsere Programme zur Wiederbegrünung und unsere Kampagnenaktivitäten so schnell und effizient wie möglich auszubauen.

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Lerne unser Team kennen Team

Marjolein Albers

Managing Director

'‘Our planet is what we all have in common, so let’s unite and take action to re-green and restore the earth, when it is still possible.''

Samwel Jakinda

Technical support landscape restoration

“I am enthusiastic about ensuring sustainable access to water and sanitation for all with special focus in rural communities. The use of landscapes for rainwater harvesting for human, livestock, wildlife and plants is something that has always interested me. I am therefore delighted to make my contribution to the Justdiggit restoration programme which uses sustainable models to restore degraded lands.”

Dennis Karpes

Co-Founder

"When we damage the Earth, we damage ourselves. At last, most of us are aware of this, because of the huge awakening that we are in. We human beings are as vulnerable as any other living species, and we depend on healthy ecosystems, and the services that Mother Earth provides. We are building a global restoration movement that has never been seen before, and it will only succeed if everyone will play their part! So why not join us? Dig in."

Ayoub Asenga

Monitoring & Evaluation Expert Tanzania

“Working with our hands, mind, hope and being interconnected is among the highest evolution of our species. With that we can provide critical means of livelihood to communities and climate change resilience through restoration of ecosystem functions and services.”

Mary Bezabeh

Marketing Communications Manager Africa

As an Ethiopian living in the Netherlands, Justdiggit is a home away from home. restoring my beautiful continent is not a job but a passion I wake up for.

Wessel van Eeden

Global Communications and Marketing Director

"Social marketing is my passion, and climate change is one of the biggest challenges for mankind but also a pretty political subject for the average person. By promoting our positive solution driven projects to the world we can make a huge difference on the ground in Africa and in the hearts and minds of people around the world. #Justdiggit"

Nadia de Waal

Global Manager Marketing & Communications

"Hope, optimism, positivity and action for a greater good, all in one organization. It's a privilege working here!"

Niels Dierckx

Programs Director

"Every day we are being flooded by negative news. Justdiggit gives a backlash: We can take action to make the world a little better!"

Godlove Kihupi

Communication & Marketing - Tanzania

"Because we have the power today to change tomorrow."

Rebecca Blinston-Jones

UK Head of Marketing & PR

"What I love about Justdiggit is how they use positive storytelling to drive change amongst the communities they work with. With climate change being at the top of the agenda for governments, businesses and consumers alike, this role is an amazing opportunity for me to be part of something that is making a real difference."

Ruth Wamugi

Program Finance Officer Nairobi

"I look forward to waking up and enjoying a green scenery around me. So, let’s join hands to make our world a greener place and conserve our environment."

Milga Liban

Manager Impact Communication Africa

Stuart Taylor

Country Director UK

"The natural world is suffering and climate change is the most urgent issue of our time. The Justdiggit solution is proven, scalable and makes a long term impact by hitting the sweet spot in helping people, wildlife and the planet. It's a privilege to be part of this amazing team."

Adriaan Kauffmann

Head of Justdiggit Regional Office East Africa

"Very excited to contribute to a greener planet."

Sander de Haas

Landscape restoration & innovation expert

"By taking action we can really make an impact for the communities, the environment and the climate!"

Merel Rikveld

Manager Communications Europe

Cris van Wolffelaar

Digital Communications Manager

"What’s a more rewarding job to do than to make the world a greener place? I believe the only way to create change is by spreading a message of hope and optimism: exactly what Justdiggit stands for."

Cindy van der Top

Finance Director

"Just digging it to work for this wonderful organisation full of enthusiastic and professional people, doing good for Africa!"

Samri Leulseged

Project & Communication Coordinator Ethiopia

So I quote, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." Let us re-orient our view of nature so that the trees and green plants are worth more alive than dead. They are after all the lungs of our beautiful world and everything inside it.

Mary Sengelela

Landscape restoration manager – Tanzania

“If our landscapes are degraded, sustaining our lives is jeopardized. This is the decade of doing; DIG IN!”

Phyllis Ndiinu

Operations officer

"We can all be the change we want to see."

Moses M. Maesya

Landscape Restoration Enterprise Manager

"The Earth is one giant supercomputer. Everything is interconnected. Everything is related. Justdiggit is like one white cell and we are the granulocytes and the non-granulocytes inside that white blood cell. It is therefore imperative that we do our part in healing this ailing planet."

Jackie Kemboi

Landscape Restoration Quality Coordinator

"I’m motivated by the challenges in the rangelands that need solutions. Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. It’s high time we Just Dig, restore the ecosystem and cool down the planet."

Thijs van der Zaan

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

“One of the biggest challenges of our time is figuring out how to live as a part of nature, instead of working against it. Contributing to solving this problem is one of the greatest motivators there is!"

Margot Frederiks

Project manager Digital Regreening

"Regreening land and positively impacting people and climate. I can’t think of a better work motivation!"

George munyao Kingola

Project Coordinator Kuku

"As a natural resourcist, I am appalled by the degradation of biodiversity caused by human activities. With my passion for nature and the experience I have, I am sure together we are going to give this planet a new lease of life. Climate change is real and has no boundaries!"

Jackson Mwato

Project Coordinator Amboseli

"I am deeply concerned about the necessity of capturing the skills of the Maasai elders (before it is too late). I want to share (transferring) the wisdom and culture of the Maasai with the world and provide avenues of community empowerment - economically, socially and culturally. I am a conservationist committed to bringing conservation solutions to preserve the wildlife and empower and sustain the people."

Lana Muller

Senior program manager

Tjeerd van der Hulst

Art Director

"I can’t think of a better mission than to help nature flourish again and to create a future full of abundance. I’m grateful to be part of this beautiful team and will use my passion for creativity to boost this positive movement!"

Njamasi Chiwanga

Regreening Programs - Tanzania

"Born and raised in Dodoma, central Tanzania, I always hear old people saying that the place was once like the garden of Eden with lots of harvests, trees and all-season rivers. This has remained a history and there is a threat of it to become a desert in the near future. I have always wished to return the environment back to its original condition. Through the opportunity I have got to work with Justdiggit, I believe my ambitious dream of regreening Dodoma region is becoming a reality."

Lucy Liwa

Regreening Programs - Tanzania

"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."

Romy de Groot

Social Media Manager

I grab my shovel out of the barn to preserve nature and biodiversity. We need to take care of our planet! Or as Audrey Hepburn said: "To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow."

Angelina Tarimo

Young Expert Monitoring & Evaluation - Tanzania

We have degraded our environment for decades and we are responsible to restore it, I join the combined effort and a positive outlook for Earth to be greener again. Earth has hugged us, it's time to hug it back.

Chris de Jong

Finance

‘‘An effective response to climate change is of unprecedented importance. Now more than ever! It is amazing to work together in an ambitious team to support the inspiring mission of Justdiggit: 'positively impacting nature, climate and people by regreening Africa.’’

Carlijn Huesken

Business Developer

Having been born and raised in southern Africa I have witnessed the effects of land degradation firsthand. I am very proud to be working with this ambitious team of individuals to do our part in regreening the continent and positively impacting local communities, nature and the climate.

Kizzy Pemberton

Office manager

Yury Kann

Visual design intern

''Understand, Create and Deliver to cool down the planet.''

Iris van de Rijt

Marketing & communications intern

‘’Everything starts with a thought, an idea. It’s like a seed that is planted in the ground. Feed it with the right ingredients and it will grow into a beautiful end result, a beautiful planet. I’m excited to spread the green with Justdiggit!’’

Gregor Sabitzer

Marketing & communications intern

"I am super happy to be part of this wonderful group of people who all pull together on one string and not just speak but also act to create a better tomorrow."

Chigozie Arts

Visual design intern

''For my final internship as an digital communication designer, it’s my pleasure and privilege to work with this amazing ambitious team. As a Nigerian Boschenaar studying in Amsterdam I feel right at home with Justdiggit. Helping to make the world a greener, healthier and happier place thru data, innovation and user centered design is my main motive as a creative professional. Which is why Justdiggit is the perfect place for me to learn and develop.''

Tessa Witte

Senior MEL expert

“A little less conversation, a little more action!’ This quote represents the key reason why I love working at Justdiggit. My personal mission is to ensure that also Justdiggits’ MEL system is Inspirational, Actionable, and Empowering. The MEL function aims to provide evidence that our approach to regreening works, inspiring others to act and join the movement."

Maxime Kosterman

Business Development & Partnerships manager

Luna Beeker

Junior Designer

"I’m super excited and proud to be working for a company whose mission is to regreen and restore degraded land in Africa, to ultimately bring back climate change. Like Jane Goodall once said: “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”

Hillary Rotich

Northern Landscape Coordinator

"Nature is beautiful, preserve and restore it to realize its ecological, economic, and social benefits."

Fridah Makau

Chyulu Landscape Coordinator

"Lets unite efforts for a greener and cooler planet!"

Sangeeta van Beemen

Project manager communications

Rico Samson

Manager Finance and Control

“Inspiring and motivating farmers to regreen Africa and creating positive awareness of the opportunities to cool down the planet. That’s a pretty cool business to work for!”

Maureen Mwanu

Rural Communications Manager Africa

"Do not quit your dream, work on it one piece at a time!"

Bernard Gbagba

Project and Communication Coordinator F4F Togo

"Many believe that it is only for a certain group to fight against global warming. However, it is so important to understand that we all must be involved, because its consequences spare nobody."

Jesse Owino

Regreening Expert

“The space to improve our environment resides in the many small actions we take and in such nature changes and we regreen.”

Bart Schuurman

Junior copywriter

"I feel that a healthy, united, and sane future for humanity and the earth isn’t as far out of reach as we might think; and the growing resonance of global restoration movements like Justdiggit is proof of that."

Fey Mallonga

Communications Manager Tanzania

“You are in your current state because it is acceptable to you”

Lilian Kiruri

Program Finance Officer

"Don’t count the days, make the days count’’

Xanthe Buruma

Intern communications

Lerne unser supervisory board kennen Board of Supervisory

Jos Huijbregts

CFO, strategist and teacher

Erik Hallers

Founder Conclusion

Tineke Bahlmann

Professor (em), Commissary / supervisor and advisor strategy and organization

Eddy Moors

Rector at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education

Harold Knebel (chairman)

CEO & Partner bij IBS Capital Allies

Vineel Agarwal

Managing Partner Havas Africa

‘'I support Justdiggit's mission and I am proud to associate myself and Havas Media with them. With a strong belief in building meaningful connections, as a marketer, I would like to work together with an impact towards such initiatives and social causes.'’

Lerne unser advisory board kennen Board of Advisory

Marlene Wickel

Managing Director at Jean Mineur Mediavision

Olivier Oullier

Neuroscientist x entrepreneur - President at EMOTIV

Justdiggit protects the planet by re-greening deserted areas and improves the lives of the world’s most vulnerable people. I’m proud to become an advisor to help scale the impact made by this inspirational team.

Volker Schlöndorff

Movie director

I am happy and proud to join JUSTDIGGIT’s advisory Board. For more than 2 years now I have been criss crossing the Sahel zone, and I can certify: no regreening is more efficient and more fun than JUSTDIGGIT’s! Using the wisdom of farmers and bishops alike, spreading the word by comedians and experts alike, JUSTDIGGIT educates, motivates and simply DOES.

Wessel Koning

IMPACT ENTREPRENEUR | CO-FOUNDER | FORMER JUSTDIGGIT MT & DIRECTOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & PARTNERSHIPS (2016 - 2022)

"For 6 years I've had the privilege to be part of the Justdiggit team to onboard global brands as partners and funders to help Regreen, Cool down the Planet and make lasting impact on Nature, Climate and People. As Entrepreneur and part of the Advisory Board I will keep an eye out for new Justdiggit partners and think of ways how to scale and make more positive Impact"

Judith Peters

Vice President Head of Channels & Marketing at ViacomCBS Benelux

''I find it fantastic to see how Justdiggit fulfills her mission and makes dry land green again - with 'simple' techniques and communication. It has so much impact on farmers and the climate. We should all contribute to this!''

Jenny Elissen

Founder at Giantleapers.com, Founder at theinterdependent.nl

Jaime de Bourbon de Parme

Climate Envoy of The Netherlands

‘'I want nothing more than to make a positive impact. That is why I proudly support the mission of Justdiggit. If we can stop future climate migration through large-scale re-greening, that is a very desirable result.'’

Willem Blom

Entrepreneur and impact investor

‘'Justdiggit makes the world greener, which is necessary to combat climate change. With a very passionate team, smart techniques and dedication from the local population. I fully support the mission of Justdiggit and like to contribute on the digital part.'’

Susan Mashibe

Executive Director at VIA Aviation Limited

Mashiri Zvarimwa

Building entrepreneurial synergies and sustainable ecosystems of innovation The planet Earth and its Nature are a special GIFT to humanity.

''I am super proud to be part of a movement that is giving back to this GIFT that keeps on giving. You too can join the re-greening bandwagon and make a difference today.''

Olivier Karg

Co-Founder bij Cube Investment

Seynabou Ba

Founder of ESG Africa | 22 years international E&S risk management| Partner with private sector 2 drive impact via SDGs

‘'I dig Justdiggit because it just makes sense, the earth is heating up so let’s cool it. I was attracted by the fact that there is a simple and effective solution that everyone can understand and contribute to. Let’s stop bullying the earth and instead protect trees.'’

Allard Ruyl

CEO @ Talpa Media Solutions

Ignace Schops

Director at RLKM - President EUROPARC Federation

Titus Eikeleboom

Entrepreneur | Consultant in Media, Content & Communications | Investor

Tim Dekens

Design Lead & Strategy at Tikkie | Founder The Change Starts | Advice Cinetree

“The energy with which Justdiggit works towards a greener and better world, without losing sight of commerce, is insanely contagious and exactly what we need for the inevitable transition.’’

Dennis Kuperus

Global Head of Innovation Kinetic (a WPP company)