1. About William Carey Missions Foundation
William Carey Missions Foundation is a Christian mission organization dedicated to spreading the Gospel and supporting Christian mission work worldwide. The foundation was established by a team of committed Christians from diverse church backgrounds and operates according to the Great Commission as described in Matthew 28:19:
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”
The foundation is named after William Carey, a British missionary regarded as the founder of the modern faith mission movement. His dedication to Bible translation work, his efforts to encourage mission involvement within existing churches, and his founding of institutes for training and sending out local missionaries serve as a source of inspiration for the foundation.
2. Objective
The foundation's objectives are:
- Spreading God's Word through evangelism and discipleship.
- Promoting the preaching of the Gospel and Christian mission work, both nationally and internationally.
- Publishing Christian materials, such as books, brochures and digital publications.
- Supporting social and educational projects in disadvantaged neighborhoods.
- Establishing Christian primary education at De Olijfberg.
- Entering into partnerships that contribute to these objectives.
The foundation is a not-for-profit organization and does not pay compensation to founders or board members.
3. Strategy
William Carey Missions is primarily active in Quevedo, in the province of Los Ríos, Ecuador. This region faces significant social challenges, including poverty, crime, and limited access to education and healthcare.
The foundation focuses on:
- Mission work: Training, equipping and sending out missionaries.
- Social projects: Supporting local initiatives through Fundación William Carey (FWC).
- Education: Homework support, vocational training and Christian formation.
- Healthcare: Medical assistance and prevention programs.
- Primary education: Construction and launch of a Christian primary school at De Olijfberg.
In addition, work continues daily to expand the facilities on the Monte de los Olivos site, an activity center that serves as the foundation's operational base.
4. Current situation
Currently, one mission family is active in Quevedo: the P.J. Fris family. They live in Quevedo, lead Fundación William Carey and manage the Monte de los Olivos project.
In 2021, the foundation purchased a large plot of land, which has since been developed into an activity center. In 2025, construction began on a Christian primary school at De Olijfberg. The goal is to raise 80,000 euros for the construction and furnishing of the school.
5. Activities
The foundation organizes:
- Mission work: Prayer meetings, Bible study and equipping.
- Social assistance: Prevention programs against drug use, teenage pregnancy and crime.
- Education: Homework support, children's clubs and vocational training.
- Healthcare: Medical projects and Christian counseling.
- Community building: Sports and music lessons, women's meetings and emergency shelter.
- Primary education: Launch of a Christian school at De Olijfberg.
Within the Monte de los Olivos project, managed by Fundación William Carey, the following activities are organized:
- Equipping, prayer meetings and Bible study.
- Prevention in the areas of drugs, teenage pregnancy and crime.
- Youth center for homework support and after-school care.
- Children's club with sports and craft activities.
- Women's meetings with craft courses, baking and cooking.
- Sports and music lessons.
- Christian counseling and psychological assistance.
- Emergency shelter and medical projects.
- Vacation Bible week and evangelism campaigns.
- Primary education: Construction and furnishing of a Christian school.
6. Organization
- Chamber of Commerce (KvK) number: 83194169
- RSIN: 862763903
- Legal form: Foundation (Stichting)
- Address: Herenweg 209, 3645DL Vinkeveen
- Website: William Carey Missions
- Email: info@williamcareymissions.nl
- Phone: 029-7794582
Board
The executive board consists of:
- M.D. Vroegindeweij (chairman)
- D. van der Leede-Perdijk (secretary)
- A. Heijboer (treasurer)
Supported by advisors:
- Esther Heijboer (finance)
- Frank van der Lede (secretarial support)
- Cristian Remmers
- Melissa Remmers
Board members and advisors receive no compensation for their work.
7. Volunteers and employees
- In the Netherlands, volunteers are active in fundraising and awareness-raising.
- In Ecuador, 18 local volunteers are active, of whom 3 receive a volunteer allowance.
8. Fundraising
The foundation raises funds through:
- Corporate sponsorship for projects.
- Churches that support missionaries.
- Private donations and loans.
- Campaigns and events such as markets and sponsored activities.
- Specific fundraising for the primary school at De Olijfberg.
9. Financial management
- At least 95% of funds raised is used directly for the foundation's objectives.
- The bookkeeping is audited annually by a chartered accountant.
- An audited annual financial statement is prepared with a compilation report.