L - community

Coming together
to make a positive impact in the world

L - community unites Founders from around the world with a shared mission: to support those in need and give back to local communities. For over 20 years, we’ve focused on projects that are meaningful to our members and close to our hearts.

Our goal is to create a lasting, positive impact – whether by preparing meals for local shelters, organising day trips for children or supporting educational programmes across continents. Alongside hands-on volunteer work, we also provide financial support for important causes.

Every two years, we centre our efforts around a specific theme. In 2024 and 2025, our focus was Youth & Education, with dedicated support for children, school-based initiatives and fair, equal access to education worldwide.

For 2026 and 2027, our theme is Healthy Planet, Happy People – supporting communities to live healthy, connected and dignified lives within a resilient and sustainable environment. This theme helps us give back, grow together and create positive impact, both locally and globally.

The faces behind L - community

Netherlands
Remco van de Ven
Netherlands
Hanna van Esch
Netherlands
Winnie Tang
Netherlands
Pleuni Bouwens 
Netherlands
Peter Boshouwers
Netherlands
Niels de Meijer
Brazil
Thais Zaharansky
Germany
Joanna Pawlak
France
Valerie Yee
Taiwan
Faye Wang
Hong Kong
Natalie Aldridge
Italy
Patricia Erica Scolari
Netherlands
Hendrik Maijers
Canada
Monica Trujillo

Our community
partners and projects

9Miles (South Africa)
As part of our year-end initiative in 2024, we worked with 9Miles to host a Christmas lunch for 250 children from marginalised coastal communities in South Africa. 9Miles provides safe spaces and structured afterschool programmes for impoverished and vulnerable children in the region. Our support continued into 2025, expanding to include both food assistance and educational initiatives.
Ronald McDonald House (Canada)
In 2024, we supported the Ronald McDonald House in Toronto with activities like gingerbread-making, wrapping Christmas gifts and donating presents to families staying there. Ronald McDonald House is a non-profit organisation that offers housing and care for families with seriously ill or injured children.
ONG Target Tri (Brazil)
In Brazil, we support TARGET TRI, an NGO that introduces triathlon (swimming, cycling and running) to 32 children aged six to 16 from underserved communities in São Paulo. We have opened Casa ONG Target Tri, a permanent home for the project. The space includes areas for physical assessment and training, a bike repair workshop, equipment storage, a library and study room.
Schlaue Löffel (Germany)
In Germany, we partner with Schlaue Löffel Krefeld e.V., a non-profit organisation focused on supporting children and promoting equal opportunities in the local community. Together, we support school-based initiatives that create inclusive environments and encourage experiential learning, alongside seasonal activities that bring joy where it is needed most.
School Gunjur (Gambia)
Through an educational project by Give Live a Hope, we supported the construction of a new school in Gunjur. Our contribution enabled the development of a four-classroom school that now serves 130 children. Opened on 6 November 2025, the school provides education, as well as a safe and supportive environment for its students.
Food Angel (Hong Kong)
In November 2025, our Hong Kong team volunteered with Food Angel to prepare meals for elderly people and those in need, helping to cook and pack 6,251 meals. In December and January, colleagues continued to support the initiative. Following a recent fire in Hong Kong, Food Angel is also providing meals to affected communities in Tai Po, with ongoing support from our team.
Challenge Against Hunger (France)
In June, part of our French team joined the national Challenge Against Hunger to raise funds through sport. More than 30 companies took part in activities including running, yoga, zumba and walking. For every six minutes of activity, €10 was donated. Despite 30°C heat, the team’s effort contributed to a total of more than €244,000 raised.
Dream4Kids (Netherlands)
In early 2025, we partnered with Dream4Kids and supported three children through ‘Dream Days’. These experiences help children recover from trauma and rebuild confidence. Together with colleagues who volunteered their time, we created lasting memories for Dustin, D’ and Luna.

About L - community