Therefore, we will be starting the new year with a full calendar. But if we aim to have an impact in the years ahead, we must ensure that the core of our organisation remains strong and resilient. Therefore, we would like to conclude by drawing your attention to two important developments.
First, we want to talk about healthy working conditions. Unfortunately, burnout is all too common in our field and in the past year the importance of good employment practices and healthy working conditions became more clear than ever. The topic has been on our radar for a number of years and will receive even more attention in the years to come.
Second, we would like to provide some insight into our finances. Ever since our reestablishment just over ten years ago, obtaining structural support from individual donors has been a major focus point. Regular donors keep you on your toes (thanks to everyone who shared their concerns, criticisms and kudos with us last year) and their donations enable us to make long-term plans. 2020 was a difficult year financially for many people, of which we took note at the turn of the year. We lost considerably more donors than in any previous year. Thanks to solid financial management and the support of hundreds of new donors who joined us last year, this isn't an immediate cause for concern. However, if this trend were to continue, we may have to scale down our ambitions in the next couple of years – and that when there is so much work to be done. This, too, will be an important concern for us in the coming year.