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UFB launches a new campaign #United for Ukrainians
Ukraine is currently being invaded by the Russian Federation, forcing thousands of Ukrainian citizens to leave and flee their homeland as dozens of casualties are being reported every day and their homes being destroyed by missiles. As the destruction and terror overwhelms the whole country, tens of millions of Ukrainians
UFB to boost its fundraising online presence, thanks to Belgian National Lottery funds!
“Such significant support like the one we get from The National Lottery, is crucial for us if we want to continue our fundraising mission, be present for our beneficiary associations to help people in need by financing projects of charity associations in Belgium”, explains Catherine Tricot, UFB’s Executive Director. More
Once again, United Fund for Belgium is partnering with Isabelle Arpin
Gastronomic Solidarity: combine your taste for gastronomy with your generosity! This Wednesday 8 December 2021 United Fund for Belgium (UFB) is organizing for the second year running a gastronomic end-of-year dinner in complete safety, thanks to home delivery; a wonderful gastronomic menu concocted by the wonderful chef Isabelle Arpin that
2021 UFB Charity Golf Tournament
The 2021 edition of the UFB Charity Golf Tournament has come to an end and we would like to thank all our players, sponsors, donors, UFB supporters and volunteers for their participation and support. Indeed, this year we were pleased to welcome a record number of players, something we have
Congratulations to our Ambassador, Vincent Vanasch!
“In reality, the path doesn’t matter, the will to succeed is enough for everything”, Albert Camus. What a performance and what a game! Congratulations to our dear Ambassador, Vincent Vanasch, the goalkeeper of the Belgian National Hockey for the gold metal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Congratulations to all the
The launch of a fundraising campaign “SOS Floods” – Call for donations
Our organization United Fund for Belgium (UFB) has not been idle in the wake of the national disaster and the bad weather that hit the heavily affected areas last week. As part of our mission to help social integration in Belgium and our support for associations that help the
The Letter from the President, Dirk Luyten
As every year at the closure of annual financial statements, the President of United Fund for Belgium writes the Activity Report of the past fiscal year of our association in his “President’s Letter”. We invite you to discover it in the article below. As mentioned in my letter of the
UFB Charity Golf Tournament – The registration is open!
Sunny days are approaching in a fast pace and we are delighted to announce that the registration for the UFB Tournament at Golf Château de la Tournette is now open and available on our website. You may consult all the details, terms and rules by clicking on the link here.
“S’appauvrir”, the new documentary about poverty in Belgium following the coronavirus crisis, directed by Yves Dorme
As the result of the coronavirus crisis, poverty rates are increasing. According to the Statbel data, the Belgian statistical office, in 2020, more than 2 million Belgians are facing poverty or social exclusion. We know three indicators of poverty in the framework of the European policy: low income, severe material
#RunAgainstPoverty: do sports and help UFB fight against poverty
Do you enjoy doing sports for your own pleasure or for staying in a good shape? Play sports while supporting a good cause: fight against poverty. This is more than just a run! The 2nd year in a row, United Fund for Belgium is organizing a virtual run #RunAgainstPoverty to