Bo Altena

Project Manager

Result-oriented programme manager and strategic advisor with over seven years of experience leading complex, donor-funded development programmes, mostly in Eastern Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, Burundi, Uganda) and currently active in our North Africa and Middle East team. Holds a Bachelor in international relations from the University of Groningen and a Master in Conflict Studies and Human Rights from the University of Utrecht, specializing in humanitarian intervention and migration. Skilled in proposal development, multi-stakeholder coordination, and relationship management with international donors (EU, World Bank, Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and local (grassroot) organizations. Overall thematic coordinator for Migration programmes in our Strategic Partnership with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Uganda, Kenya, Lebanon, Iraq).

Through the VNG Fund for Emergency Aid, Reconstruction, and Peacebuilding, Dutch municipalities can jointly contribute to humanitarian assistance and municipal reconstruction in areas affected by disasters and conflict. Municipalities (and individuals) who wish to contribute financially to emergency aid and reconstruction in Gaza can do so via: IBAN: NL94 BNGH 0285 1737 15, Account holder: Stichting VNG Fonds, Reference: Gaza reconstruction.