Who are we?

TADA asbl is a Brussels learning network that contributes to the emancipation of youngsters from socially disadvantaged backgrounds via weekend schooling and an alumni network. TADA motivates citizens and businesses to contribute to a more inclusive society. Join us to help TADA grow!

Our key milestones

2012
Creation of TADA: Sofie Foets launches the first bilingual weekend school in Saint-Josse-Ten-Noode.
2013
First major appearance in the press: a report in the current affairs show Koppen.
2014
TADA moves to the headquarters of AXA Belgium.
2015
Opening of unilingual branches in Molenbeek (NL) and Anderlecht (FR) & creation of the alumni network.
2016
The TADA Impact Report (TISC) is created in collaboration with Vlerick Business School.
2018
Opening of the unilingual branch in Molenbeek (FR), the fourth weekend school.
2019
Opening of the fifth bilingual branch in Schaerbeek.
2020
Despite the Corona pandemic TADA was able to safely realise most of its impact.
2021
An alumna takes charge of a TADA class for the first time.
2023
TADA has existed for ten years and is celebrating this decade.

Notre histoire

2012
Création de TADA: Sofie Foets lance la première école du week-end bilingue à Saint-Josse-Ten-Noode
2013
Premier grand moment de presse : un reportage dans l'émission d'actualité Koppen.
2014
TADA s'installe au siège d'AXA Belgium
2015
Ouverture d'antennes unilingues à Molenbeek (NL) et Anderlecht (FR) et création du réseau alumni avec un premier groupe de jeunes
2016
Le rapport d'impact de TADA (TISC) est créé en collaboration avec la Vlerick Business School.
2018
Ouverture de l'antenne unilingue à Molenbeek (FR), la quatrième école du week-end
2019
Ouverture de la cinquième antenne bilingue à Schaerbeek
2020
Crise du coronavirus
2021
Une alumna prend en charge une classe TADA pour la première fois.
2022
Nous existons depuis dix ans et célébrons cette décennie.

Our commitment

Inclusion

We seek inclusion by encouraging everyone to take responsibility. We focus on the most vulnerable young people through weekend school, the alumni network and the TADA Magazine.

Equity

We are committed to educational equity by motivating young people who are at risk of dropping out of school. We put them in contact with the professional world and all kinds of different professions so that they broaden their range of possibilities.

Sustainable development

Our mission aligns with multiple Sustainable Development Goals, including: quality education, gender equality, decent work and economic growth, and sustainable cities and communities.

Our Sustainable Development Goals

Our team

Branches:
JAAP VREEKE
Pedagogical team manager & Fundraising manager
All
Schaerbeek
KATHLEEN MENTROP
Internal communication manager & Fundraising Quality Manager
All
THELMA OVERBERGH
Pedagogical Team Manager & Fundraising manager
All
Molenbeek FR
MAÏLYS DUMONT
Fundraising Manager
All
ELLEN FIERENS
Pedagogical coordinator & antenna community builder
All
Saint-Josse-ten-Noode
ZANNA ALGOED
Alumni team manager
All
Alumni
MEREL OVERLOOP
Pedagogical coordinator & fundraising coordinator
All
Molenbeek NL
ANNELIES PRIELS
Internal operations manager
All
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Board of directors

Jean Mossoux
Geert Duyck
Isabelle Callens
Jacques de Vaucleroy
Kande Kazadi
PIETER DE WITTE

Founder

SOFIE FOETS
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