Policy advocacy specialist living in Brussels. Regional work in the Middle East and Africa, notably with civil society and in the areas of human rights and HIV. Notable contributions: Policy Forum on Development http://capacity4dev.ec.europa.eu/article/eyd2015-and-policy-forum-devel…
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Consulate General of Romania in Shanghai
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Secretary General of a regional employers organization from EuroMed countries of 25 members
Johan van Geijn has a unique track record as a specialist in international corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the world of sports, particularly in football and international development cooperation. With more than 25 years of experience – heading the international programs at the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) since 1998 to build local capacity through football in developing countries and low-income countries. More than 20,000 young volunteer coaches have been able to improve themselves in their local environment through programs developed by Johan.
As founder of the WorldCoaches program, Johan has proven many times how sport can serve as a means for social development. Using football as a catalyst for social cohesion, for the position of girls and women in society, for awareness of communicable diseases, drugs and addictions or clean water.
With the international challenges surrounding migration and refugees, using football as an initiator for programs to tackle youth unemployment in these countries. A range of thematic social challenges where Johan has been able to let football contribute to the approach and often to the solution.
