On July 31st, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Give a Damn Foundation. With over 75 attendees—members, alumni, ambassador organizations, partners, and friends—the energy was palpable.It was an evening full of stories, inspiration, and reflection:
– Reflecting on 10 years of trust-based giving to impactful initiatives worldwide.
– Reflecting on the current situation of LGBTQ+ rights worldwide.
– A strong sense of connection and a shared understanding that our work is more important than ever.
We heard from co-founders Vera Peerdeman and Edith Molemans, early members, and ambassador organization Mama Cash with Joyce Hamilton. Lisa van Ginneken, Hein Rijkenberg, and Michiel Thunnissen also shared their experiences at Budapest Pride and received a special video message from Baltic Pride.
A huge thank you to Griselda Molemans for the presentation, and to everyone who made this evening possible—from providing the venue (Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam) to documenting the evening (Bernadette Zevenhuizen) and everyone else who contributed.
On to the next 10 years, we will continue to give, connect, and create change together.
