Hans Bemelmans

Hans Bemelmans has extensive experience in advisory roles, particularly in fundraising, coaching, and operational management, currently serving as an Adviseur at DebatUnie and Stichting Tree for Hope. In the latter, the focus is on educational development projects in Cambodia. Hans has also contributed as a member of the Raad van Advies for Stichting Planet Hope Nederland and held managerial positions in marketing and public relations at De Verbinding BV, a social enterprise employing deaf individuals. With a rich background in governance, Hans has acted as treasurer for the Vereniging van Eigenaren and held board positions with Rode Kruis Amstelveen and Stichting Kenniscentrum Multiculturele Uitvaartverzorging. Hans's career includes leadership roles with COS Zuid-Holland and COS Rijnmond & Midden Holland, alongside international engagement with United Civilians for Peace, advocating for the right to education. Educational qualifications include a degree in non-Western sociology and economics from Tilburg University and academic foundations from Sint Antonius Doctor College and primary schooling.