Policy Plan 2025-2028 for Stichting Sondra and John Epps Foundation
1. Validity
This policy plan outlines the strategic goals and activities of the Stichting Sondra and John Epps Foundation (SJEF) from 2025 to 2028, emphasizing its mission to support global public service initiatives across diverse fields, including clinical research. This policy plan outlines our strategic approach.
2. Vision and Mission
The Stichting Sondra and John Epps Foundation (SJEF) is embarking on an ambitious journey from 2025 to 2028, guided by our commitment to global public service. Our small foundation is dedicated to spark initiatives that drive transformative change across communities worldwide. By selecting projects that prioritize education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, and community well-being, we aim to create sustainable impact.
Our vision is to foster a world where innovative communities and individuals actively engage in solving their most pressing challenges. We foresee a world where communities collectively engage to overcome challenges, creating enduring legacies of improvement and resilience. Our mission is to support initiatives that utilize innovative solutions and collaborative efforts to improve public health, promote education, and ensure environmental adaptability around the globe.
Our Mission is to spark communities and individuals to create and activate beneficial solutions by providing resources, funding and guidance to impactful public service initiatives worldwide.
Enhancing Community Resilience
Through targeted support and collaboration, we focus on promoting child welfare and advocating for housing justice, ensuring that communities have the fundamental resources they need to thrive. Our efforts are directed towards develop and implement community-driven solutions. This approach not only addresses immediate challenges but also builds a foundation for long-term sustainability and self-sufficiency.
Advancing Health and Well-Being
Health is a cornerstone of our strategic agenda, as we believe that access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right. Our initiatives are dedicated to improving healthcare access and quality, particularly in regions that are often underserved. By supporting projects that blend traditional healthcare systems with innovative practices, we aim to close the healthcare gap and elevate the overall standard of public health. Our commitment extends to integrating these health initiatives into the fabric of community life, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to lead a healthy, fulfilling life. As part of our commitment to developing future healthcare professionals, our inaugural initiative, TrialMentor, connects medical students with experienced clinical trialists. This program bridges the gap between academic learning and practical experience, ensuring that students acquire the skills necessary to excel in the evolving landscape of medical research.
Fostering Environmental Sustainability
Environmental sustainability is a key pillar of our foundation’s efforts, as we address the pressing challenges posed by environmental change and degradation. We spark initiatives that promote conservation and responsible resource management, empowering communities to adopt sustainable practices. Our goal is to provide not only the tools but also the knowledge through environmental education, equipping communities to effectively tackle environmental challenges. By integrating practical solutions with educational efforts, we ensure that communities are resilient in the face of ecological changes.
Promoting Educational Opportunities
Education is a transformative force that drives progress and innovation. We are dedicated to supporting initiatives that enhance educational opportunities through early stage scholarships, vocational training, and access to essential resources. Our focus on skills development and educational access is aimed at preparing individuals to become future leaders capable of driving social and economic progress. By investing in education, we empower individuals to pursue lifelong learning, equipping them with the tools they need to contribute meaningfully to their communities and beyond.
3. Means
At the heart of SJEF’s mission is the commitment to strengthening the resilience of public service across the globe. SJEF are looking for sponsors and donors aligned with this mission. Donors donate an amount of their own choice to contribute to the costs of the Stichting Sondra and John Epps Foundation (SJEF) or for a contribution to the costs of a specific initiative (for example, TrialMentor). Donations can be deducted for tax purposes in the Netherlands, provided that a foundation holds ANBI status. The gifts and donations are received through the foundation’s bank account will be transferred to the respective initiative or project, as soon as the funding for a project is complete (the full amount has been pledged and received). Donation policies, as well as the financial overview, are published on the organization’s website. SJEF is committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency for non-profits, ensuring that all financial activities and decisions are open and accessible to stakeholders and the public.
Financially, we are committed to maintaining transparency and accountability at every level. A comprehensive financial management system will ensure that all transactions are clear and accountable. SJEF is building comprehensive financial management systems to ensure transparency and accountability in all transactions. We plan to develop sustainable financial strategies that will provide stable, long-term funding for both ongoing and new initiatives to secure stable, long-term funding for ongoing projects and new initiatives.
4. Ambitions
Our ambitions are to take the first step and encourage others to keep taking steps forward. We believe in Proverbs 3:27, which says:”Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” By prioritizing innovative solutions, we aim to address key societal challenges, bolster community resilience, foster a culture of sustainability and drive grassroots development.
The foundation is guided by a board of directors orginated at the Stichting founding along with members, whose combined expertise ensures that our strategies are effective and aligned with our core mission. We believe in constant evaluation and improvement, regularly assessing the impact of our projects to refine and enhance our approaches.
5. Activities
a. Launch programs like TrialMentor to connect medical students with experienced clinical trialists, bridging the gap between academic learning and practical experience.
b. Support camping programs for young people that foster leadership, teamwork, and engagement with nature, cultivating a sense of community and personal growth.
c. Establish an innovation lab to incubate and support new ideas, including initiatives like “Housing as Healthcare,” recognizing that stable housing is integral to overall health and well-being.
d. Build strategic alliances with international organizations, universities, and non-profits to expand the reach and resources of SJEF.
e. Maintain high standards of transparency through regular reporting and updates to stakeholders.
f. Implement robust monitoring and evaluation systems to assess the impact of initiatives and ensure accountability.
By focusing on these areas, SJEF can effectively work towards its vision and mission, driving meaningful change in public service and healthcare on a global scale.
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