🎵 Stichting Music Crossroads International – ANBI Publication (2023)
1. Official Name and Legal Details
- Statutory Name: Stichting Music Crossroads International
- Legal Form: Stichting (Foundation)
- KvK Number: 34292292
- RSIN / Fiscal Number: 818924299
- Date of Incorporation: 28 December 2007
- First KvK Registration: 17 January 2008
- Registered Office: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Visiting Address: Recht Boomssloot 9 huis. 1011 CR Amsterdam.
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.music-crossroads.net
2. Contact Person
- Name: Joseph (Joe) Herrmann
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +32 (0) 485 359 150
3. Board of Directors
Stichting Music Crossroads International is governed by a board of directors acting under joint authority. As of 2023, the board consists of:
- Robertus Wilhelmus Maria van Waaijen – Chairperson
- Egil Petter Olof Franzen – Board Member
- Dag Franzen – Board Member
- Wilhelmine Marie Henriëtte Ploem – Board Member
- Blasko Smilevski – Secretary & Treasurer
4. Mission and Objectives
Stichting Music Crossroads International (MCI) is a non-profit organization that supports youth empowerment, education, and cultural preservation through music and creative expression. The foundation promotes artistic and professional development, social cohesion, and cross-cultural dialogue. It seeks to foster accessible, high-quality, and culturally relevant music education and training, particularly in Southern Africa and other developing regions.
MCI’s statutory goals include:
- Promoting the empowerment of young people through music
- Supporting cultural exchange and development
- Facilitating training, education, and employment opportunities in the music sector
- Encouraging artistic innovation and collaboration globally
5. Activities in 2023
MCI oversees a range of international projects and collaborations. A key initiative is the Music Crossroads Academies (MCAs), operating in Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. In 2023, highlights included:
- Enrolling 1,200 students in music education programs
- Delivering music business, sound engineering, and ICT training
- Awarding 98 scholarships to disadvantaged youth
- Expanding gender-focused and inclusive music initiatives
- Hosting live showcases and festivals promoting cultural identity
- Training 63 teachers through international capacity-building efforts
- Launching the Music Business School and “Sounds of Africa” platform
- Partnering with over 40 organizations and institutions worldwide
MCI also engages in:
- International youth exchanges (e.g. ETHNO camps, MOVE Africa)
- Teacher development through the Global Music Campus
- Cultural policy advocacy
- Curriculum development with accreditation goals
- Environmental and gender justice programming (e.g., Pakhonde Festival, LOUD Camp)
6. Remuneration Policy
Board members do not receive any remuneration for their work. Reimbursements may be provided only for documented expenses directly related to board duties.
7. Policy Plan Summary
MCI’s long-term strategy focuses on:
- Strengthening sustainable music education infrastructure
- Enhancing institutional capacity and entrepreneurship in the creative sector
- Ensuring access and inclusion for marginalized groups
- Promoting regional and international cooperation
- Developing accredited curricula and pedagogical tools
- Broadening financial sustainability through partnerships and income-generating activities
8. Financial Summary (2023)
Income (2023): €350,490.39
Expenditure (2023): €350,490.39
Result (2023): €0.00
Balance sheet (31/12/2023): uploaded as PDF.
Key indicators from the MCA project (2020–2023) include:
- Total Students: 1,200 (Core: 794 | Additional: 433)
- Dropouts: 242
- Female Participation: approx. 30%
- Scholarships: 98 students supported
- New confirmed annual funding (Focusrite): EUR 40,000 starting 2024
All donor funds (e.g., Norwegian MFA) for the MCA Phase IV program were used as intended, with final expenditures completed by June 2024.
9. Compliance and Publication
This ANBI section refers to the 2023 fiscal year and complies with all Dutch publication requirements. Updates for 2024 will be published no later than 1 July 2025.
