Vera Donkers

A countermovement of an educational system that makes us too inquisitive about ourselves and each other

I can't die soon and have existed alone, can I? I wrote to myself a few years ago. Bildung for me is about a counter-movement to an education system that makes us too inquisitive about ourselves and each other. About finding confidence in yourself and not some version you think you should be. About standing your ground in a sometimes frightening - and at the same time incredibly beautiful - world by learning how to deal constructively with the challenges of this century. About seeing each other, learning to understand and coming closer together.

Brand, marketing & community manager

Since December 2022, I have been working with the team to reposition the brand's vision and mission. This has resulted in a new brand story, new style and new website. I also create campaigns for existing and new programs, and co-write applications for grants and funds. In doing so, I help with the strategic further development of The Bildung Academy.

Helping people and organizations get to the essence of ideas

After studying Communication & Management, I started as a self-employed person and have been working with passionate and creative people on social projects ever since. I learned more and more about the challenges we face in our society and also about the power of new generations, culture and music to tackle them. Soon I discovered how my skills allow me to turn ideas into words, visual identities and creative strategies.

I help people and organizations get to the essence of ideas and tell them. I have done this before for Rabobank Amsterdam (Amsterdam &Co), Homebass, as co-initiator of Music Moves and now as brand, marketing & community manager at De Bildung Academie.