Our mission
Effective Altruism Belgium is a community of people across Belgium who want to use evidence, reason, and compassion to make a meaningful difference in the world. Our mission is to connect and support individuals who care about impact, helping them explore the most pressing global challenges and take effective action. As part of the global effective altruism movement, we envision a world where more people dedicate their time, skills, and resources to solving the problems that matter most.
Our values
We strive to live these principles in how we think, decide, and work together.
Impact first
We aim to do the most good we can, guided by evidence and reason.
Open and truth-seeking
We explore ideas with humility and update based on what we learn.
Action-oriented
We turn insights into concrete action, careers, and projects.
Collaborative
We collaborate and support each other to maximise our collective impact.
Welcoming and inclusive
We want everyone to feel they belong and can contribute.
Our team
EA Belgium is a volunteer‑led non‑profit (ASBL/VZW) with organisers across the country. Here are some of the people keeping things running.
Stijn Bruers
President
Stijn has a PhD in physics and in moral philosophy and is a researcher in economics.
Kris Martens
Treasurer
Kris is a clinical psychologist (PhD) and CBT-therapist, currently combining a job in mental health care with working in his private practice.
Lie Verrijssen
Secretary
Lie has a background in cultural anthropology and developmental sociology, and currently works as a member of staff for the Flemish Institute for Primary Care (VIVEL).
Jeroen Willems
Organiser
Jeroen is contact person for EA Brussels. He has a masters in television directing and is interested in moral philosophy and video editing.
Federica Falagiarda
Organiser
Federica is a neuroscientist trying to pivot her career toward a higher impact. She is interested in climate change mitigation and global health.
Nicolas Vamvas Ferrandez
Organiser
Nicolas is a business engineer and former educator contributing to the organisation of EA Belgium.
Roberta Calce
Organiser
Roberta is a scientific community manager, aiming to increase the impact of science on climate action. She is passionate about animal rights, intersectional feminism and climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Tom Dugnoille
Organiser
Tom is a software engineer in climate tech and contributes to EA Belgium in his free time. He's interested in AI safety, animal welfare and global health.
Code of conduct
We want to create a welcoming environment for everyone and foster a place where everyone is respected. We strive to be empathetic, considerate, and respectful as a community. We encourage the exchange of opinions and ideas and welcome constructive disagreement, but we do not tolerate insults or personal attacks. We do not accept any form of discrimination or exclusion (for example, based on race, ethnic or social origin, gender, language, religion or belief, political opinion, disability, age, or sexual orientation). We do not tolerate harassment of others, such as bullying or unwelcome sexual attention. If you find yourself experiencing any harassment, you’re welcome to report it to CEA’s Community health team (anonymously is possible).
Contact us
We’re always looking for new ways to connect with people interested in effective altruism. If you have any questions, feedback, or want to get involved, please don’t hesitate to contact us: info@eabelgium.org