#King Baudouin Foundation

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Major Blake and Mortimer exhibition announced, putting recent controversy firmly behind the series, plus Cinebook checklist

Edgar P. Jacobs and his very British duo ‘Blake and Mortimer‘, published in English by Cinebook, are the focus on a new exhibition at the Belgian Comic Strip Center, also known as the Comics Art Museum, in Brussels, opening next month. Curated by Eric Dubois, the Odyssey to the origins of Blake and Mortimer exhibition aims to place the heritage work of Blake and Mortimer in its aesthetic,…

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Through the Years → Queen Mathilde of Belgium (1,527/∞) 19 September 2024 | Queen Mathilde of Belgium pictured during a gala evening organized by the West Flanders Support Committee for the King Baudouin Foundation, in Brugge.(Photo by Kurt Desplenter/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images)

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7th September 2023: King Philippe and Queen Mathilde attended the gala evening of the "Streekfonds Oost-Vlaanderen", a fund managed by the King Baudouin Foundation.

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On Arnaud de Borchgrave, Editor-in-Chief of the Washington Times and Friend of Gladio Terrorists

Arnaud Charles Paul Marie Philippe de Borchgrave (26 October 1926 – 15 February 2015) was a Belgian-American journalist known by ex-Moonies for his role at the Washington Times, but he also held key positions at Newsweek and the United Press International, and was a founding member of Newsmax Media. He was also known for associations with Rev. Moon’s political network, the CIA, and the global far-right. 

From the New York Times obituary, Arnaud de Borchgrave, Journalist Whose Life Was a Tale Itself, Dies at 88:

His father, Count Baudouin de Borchgrave d’Altena, was head of military intelligence for Belgium’s government in exile in Britain during World War II. His mother, Audrey Townshend, was the daughter of a British general. When he was 14, Arnaud, his mother and his sister fled the Nazi invasion by boarding a freighter from La Gironde in southwest France, bound for England.  When it changed course for Hamburg, Germany, as part of a plot by the captain, as he recounted it, he jumped overboard. The three were rescued by a British destroyer, which had been alerted and took them to England. There he attended King’s School, Canterbury, as well as the H.M.S. Worcester Nautical Training College. When he was 15 or 16, he persuaded his grandmother to claim that he was 17 so that he could enlist in the Merchant Navy. He was wounded on D-Day — shot in the leg and knee, by one account — when, trying to fix a jammed ramp, he leapt off a landing craft carrying Canadian troops to Juno Beach. After the war, the United Press news agency in London hired him as a writer, and in 1949 Mr. de Borchgrave succeeded Walter Cronkite as the agency’s bureau chief in Belgium. Two years later he joined Newsweek in Paris, where he helped hire an American Embassy information officer named Ben Bradlee. Mr. Bradlee would succeed Mr. de Borchgrave in Paris and later become editor of The Washington Post, while Mr. Cronkite became the anchor of CBS News. Debonair, perpetually tan and diminutive (he was called “the short count”), Mr. de Borchgrave cut a distinctive figure at Newsweek, where he served as foreign editor, roving senior editor and chief European correspondent. His exploits in corralling heads of state for exclusive interviews and insinuating himself into the front lines of battle were legendary, even if a few of the accounts might not have survived today’s microscopic scrutiny. (Did he parachute into Dien Bien Phu with French troops in 1954 or step off a helicopter?)

▲ Arnaud de Borchgrave speaks at the World Culture and Sports Festival '99 in Seoul Korea, February 1999. De Borchgrave's deep connections to the Public Information Office (PIO) reveal his own Gladio connections. 

In 1950, de Borchgrave joined Newsweek as its Paris bureau chief and would stay with the magazine for thirty years, serving as Senior Editor from 1953 on and starring as its chief international correspondent throughout the 1960s and 1970s. During this period, de Borchgrave played a key role in the genesis of PIO; as Bougerol recalled in an interview, it was de Borchgrave who, in the early 1970s, introduced Bougerol to PIO's future patron, Benoît de Bonvoisin. According to a May 1981 Sûreté report on de Bonvoisin's contacts in Paris, de Borchgrave also allegedly acted as an intermediary between de Bonvoisin and the CIA.

In the late 1970s, de Borchgrave was one of PIO's prized foreign press contacts; when PIO chartered a plane to fly journalists to the Zairean province of Shaba in 1978, the plane had to wait on the tarmac for one late VIP - de Borchgrave. De Borchgrave subsequently filed reports for Newsweek alleging Cuban involvement in the Katangese invasion of Shaba; Moss drew attention to de Borchgrave's Newsweek articles in a piece he wrote for the Heritage Foundation's Policy Review in its Summer 1978 issue (262)*. De Borchgrave and Moss were already longstanding friends; they had met in 1972 when de Borchgrave, in hiding in London after writing an article on Black September for Newsweek, asked to meet a specialist on subversion (263). The meeting would herald the beginning of a long partnership between the two men which would reach its peak in the 1980s.

De Borchgrave would also benefit from close contacts with SDECE chief Alexandre de Marenches, who, when asked where would be an interesting place to spend the Christmas of 1979, advised de Borchgrave to go to Afghanistan. De Borchgrave was one of the few Western journalists on the spot during the Soviet invasion (264). De Borchgrave would be fired by Newsweek in 1980 after he was discovered to have been building files on his colleagues for several years. At the time, he was working with Robert Moss on the first of two notorious disinformation novels, The Spike and Monimbo, both heavily influenced by the veteran CIA Counter-Intelligence chief James Jesus Angleton and filled with plots of Soviet subversion launched with the assistance of the Sandinista government in Nicaragua and the complicity of left-wing journalists in Europe.

In 1985, de Borchgrave would become editor-in-chief of the Moonies' newspaper, the Washington Times. The Unification Church would be a forum for cooperation between de Borchgrave and Cline: Cline was on the Editorial Board of The World and I, the Moonies' monthly edited by de Borchgrave. De Borchgrave was a former Board member of the Moonies' US Global Strategy Council, chaired by Cline in the late 1980s. Cline and de Borchgrave also shared a platform with William Casey as speakers at a special conference series on intelligence held at the Ashbrook Center, Ohio in 1986, one of Casey's last public appearances before his death in May 1987. At this time, de Borchgrave was working with Moss and John Rees of the John Birch Society in a "risk analysis" company, Mid-Atlantic Research Associates (MARA); the three also edited a monthly private intelligence report called Early Warning (265)*.

Together, de Borchgrave and Robert Moss engaged in disinformation efforts and authored novels influenced by intelligence activities, Monimbó in 1983 and The Spike in 1980. Moss today is now grifting new age circles as a so-called shaman. 

▲ An advertisement for a Robert Moss event In the early 1970s, de Borchgrave played a significant role in introducing key fascist figures to influential institutions, acting as an intermediary between them. He is said to have been the one who introduced Benoît de Bonvoisin to the Public Information Office (PIO) of the Belgian Ministry of Defence for the sake of funding. Bonvoisin became their primary patron. The PIO was publicly exposed as being infiltrated by and working with right-wing private intelligence entities and terroristic anti-communist organizations. Bonvoisin was also said to have been a major funder of, broadly, the far-right, funding countless Gladio operations beyond PIO. 

In the 80s, he was a senior associate at the Georgetown University Center for Strategic and International Studies.

SUBCOMMITTEE ON SECURITY AND TERRORISM (1981) - chaired by Strom Thurmond

We have another international journalist of extensive experience in journalism and with the subjects on which he has written, including the subject of disinformation and espionage. He, too, is associated presently with the Center for Strategic International Studies at Georgetown University, Mr. Arnaud de Borchgrave.

De Borchgrave was also on the Board of Directors of the US Global Strategy Council, an organization closely associated with CAUSA chaired by former Deputy Director of the CIA Ray Cline, fellow disinformation specialist at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. "Inside the League” suggests that Asian People's Anti-Communist League (APACL) was also partially funded by CIA discretionary funds and/or U.S. Embassy Counterpart Funds transmitted through Ray Cline. Moon was a member of APACL during this period. 

In 1985, de Borchgrave became the editor-in-chief of Moon’s Washington Times after pro-Pinochet James Whelan left the Washington Times, denouncing it as being under the command of Moon’s movement. 

From ‘Arnaud de Borchgrave Boards Moon's Ship’ by Louis Wolf and Fred Clarkson in Covert Action Information Bulletin No. 24:

On March 20, 1985 the public was informed that Arnaud de Borchgrave was the new editor-in-chief of Reverend Sun Myung Moon’s newspaper, the Washington Times. Media analysts knew at once that Washington’s already shrill rhetoric would be reaching new heights.

Even before Ronald Reagan took office, de Borchgrave had ready access to the President-elect. On December 16, 1980, they met for a ‘‘very lengthy conversation’’ about disinformation, propaganda, and de Borchgrave’s recommendations for White House media strategy, nationally and internationally. That strategy must have paid off; de Borchgrave told the New York Times, ‘‘The Washington Times is the first thing Ronald Reagan reads each morning. He called me up and told me so.’’ (May 26, 1985.)

At the end of this article, Wolf and Clarkson wrote:

Asked whether the United States engages in disinformation, de Borchgrave said that present and former U.S. officials trying “in a free society . . .  to put the best face possible” on what they are doing or did in government is not disinformation. “That is called the management of the news.”

Related articles and notes below

The World Anti-Communist League: the Internationale of Crime - Thierry Meyssan

On the Ramparts of Freedom - Arnaud de Borchgrave at the God and Freedom Banquet celebrating Reverend Moon's release from Danbury Prison, August 20, 1985

From Bo Hi Pak's Messiah - My Testimony to Rev. Sun Myung Moon Volume II - Pak on de Borchgrave

The Unification Church and the KCIA – ‘Privatizing’ covert action: the case of the UC - Lobster Magazine

Note: The Center for Strategic and International Studies was founded in 1962, the same year Bo HI Pak began studying part-time the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, after over a decade of intelligence work. From 1961-1964, Pak was working as the Assistant Military Attaché at the Korean Embassy, in constant communication with his bosses and colleagues at the KCIA and the US CIA.  More on Georgetown University’s Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) from The "Terrorism" Industry: The Experts and Institutions That Shape Our View of Terror by Edward S. Herman and Gerry O'Sullivan

The semipermanent terrorism experts of CSIS have been Ledeen, Laqueur, Kupperman, and Cline, but Yonah Alexander, Claire Sterling, Paul Henze, Arnaud de Borchgrave, and Robert Moss have been occasional participants in CSIS's activities bearing on terrorism. We noted earlier that the spectrum of terrorism opinion may be divided into three categories: (1) establishment moderate; (2) establishment far-right; and (3) critical and dissident. In this spectrum, of the four semipermanent and five transitory experts at CSIS, none fit category (3), only two (Laqueur and possibly Kupperman) fit category (1), and the seven others fall into category (2) right-wing extremist. The CSIS is not a "moderate" organization by this measure, or others noted above.

More on the United States Global Strategy Council from The "Terrorism" Industry: The Experts and Institutions That Shape Our View of Terror by Edward S. Herman and Gerry O'Sullivan

The council links together individuals connected with the Unification Church and other far-right operations (ASC, CIAS, and IFPA), to CSIS and the omnipresent Yonah Alexander. It has former officials Cline, Kirkpatrick, and Rumsfeld to lend respectability-to its terrorism studies. With this political cast, that South African viewpoints would be put in the frame of Soviet support and insurgent "terrorism" is a foregone conclusion.

More on “The Spike” by Arnaud de Borchgrave and Robert Moss - DE BORCHGRAVE (The Washington Post) - July 8, 1984

In two bestselling novels, The Spike (1980) and Monimbo (1983), de Borchgrave and coauthor Robert Moss lay out the scenario of this underground war, one battled with such subtlety by the enemy that most of us don't even know it's going on.

The story is one of classic decline and fall: barbarians (the Soviets) from without and decay (a media honeycombed with Marxist dupes) from within. The allegations of this plot have not gone unnoticed by some in the Reagan administration. At a Washington book party for Monimbo last September, administration figures who showed up included presidential counselor Edwin Meese, Attorney General William French Smith, USIA director Charles Wick and FBI director William Webster.

Because he has spent more than three decades as a reporter, The Spike and Monimbo aren't seen only as novels by de Borchgrave fans, but as thinly disguised accounts of what he thinks goes on in the media gulag. And because he spent so many years as a reporter, the vision of the world presented in the novels has many former colleagues scratching their heads about how he came to believe such a proposition.

1979 Assassination of U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Adolph Dubs Set Groundwork for America’s Longest War - Covert Action Magazine

Shortly before his death, Anwar Sadat admitted to the world the massive role played by the U.S. in the Afghan rebellion. He revealed. to the consternation of U.S. officials, that Egypt was the conduit for U.S. arms shipments to the rebels, suggesting a scale of paramilitary involvement even greater than had been suspected. U.S. intervention in Afghanistan even reached the Style’ section of the Washington Post in a recent note describing a propaganda film supporting the rebels. The film benefit was sponsored by a shadowy group called Youth for Understanding, which sends American students overseas in highly-controlled and isolated programs. YFU's board includes David Abshire, Director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, base for many “retired” intelligence officers. Attending the screening were CIA Director William Casey and disinformation specialist Arnaud de Borchgrave.

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THE MAHY RESERVE

Ghislain Mahy was only 25 when he established himself as a used car dealer in Ghent. He soon turned out to have a good eye for valuable old-timers. On the eve of the Second World War, he bought his first classic car, a Ford T, for 150 Belgian Francs. This laid the foundation for one of the most extensive classic car collections in the world. After the war, he bought the Winter Circus in Ghent and converted it into an ambitious garage. By then his collection had expanded to 35 exclusive cars. Ghislain passed on his love for old cars to his eldest son Ivan, with whom he restored more than 250 old cars over a period of 40 years.

In order to share their passion with the general public, father and son Mahy sought and found an old factory, which they could convert into an automobile museum after a few adjustments. Their collection - which now consisted of more than 1000 cars - was housed here together with an extensive library and opened to the public. 

However, today there is still a part of the stock, the "reserve", which has never been shown to the public before. In 2021 this reserve was the subject of an exhibition at the Vinckier site in Ghent. The reserve consists of a number of unique old-timers that have not (yet) been restored and includes the Aston Martin DB2 (1953), with which the young King Baudouin once whirled over his Belgian territory.

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1751-1775 Unknown artist - Portrait of Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine

(King Baudouin Foundation Collection)

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Cristóbal Balenciaga Eizaguirre was born on 21 January 1895. He was a Spanish fashion designer, and the founder of the Balenciaga fashion house. He had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards and was referred to as "the master of us all" by Christian Dior and as "the only couturier in the truest sense of the word" by Coco Chanel, who continued, "The others are simply fashion designers". On the day of his death, in 1972, Women's Wear Daily ran the headline "The king is dead".

Since 2011 the purpose built Museo Balenciaga has exhibited examples of his work in his birth town Getaria. Many of the 1,200 pieces in the collection were supplied by his pupil Hubert de Givenchy and clients such as Grace Kelly.

Balenciaga was born in Getaria, province of Gipuzkoa (Basque Country). His father was a simple fisherman who died when Cristobal was a boy, and his mother a seamstress. As a child Balenciaga often spent time with his mother as she worked. At the age of twelve, he began work as the apprentice of a tailor. When he was a teenager, the Marchioness de Casa Torres, the foremost noblewoman in his town, became his customer and patron. She sent him to Madrid, where he was formally trained in tailoring. Balenciaga is notable as one of the few couturiers in fashion history who could not only use his own hands to create, but pattern, cut, and sew the designs which symbolized the height of his artistry.

Balenciaga was successful during his early career as a designer in Spain. He opened a boutique in San Sebastián in 1919, which expanded to include branches in Madrid and Barcelona. The Spanish royal family and the aristocracy wore his designs, but when the Spanish Civil War forced him to close his stores, Balenciaga moved to Paris. He opened his Paris couture house on Avenue George V in August 1937.

However, it was not until the post-war years that the full scale of the inventiveness of his highly original designs became evident. In 1951, he totally transformed the silhouette, broadening the shoulders and removing the waist. In 1955, he designed the tunic dress, which later developed into the chemise dress of 1957. In 1959, his work culminated in the Empire line, with high-waisted dresses and coats cut like kimonos.

In 1960 he made the wedding dress for Fabiola de Mora y Aragón when she married King Baudouin I of Belgium. The Queen later donated her wedding dress to the Cristóbal Balenciaga Foundation.

He created many designs for socialite Aline Griffith, diplomat Margarita Salaverría Galárraga, and designer Meye Allende de Maier, considering them his muses.

He taught fashion design classes, inspiring other designers including Oscar de la Renta, André Courrèges, Emanuel Ungaro, Mila Schön and Hubert de Givenchy.

His often spare, sculptural creations were considered masterworks of haute couture in the 1950s and 1960s.

Balenciaga closed his house in 1968 at the age of 74 after working in Paris for 30 years. He decided to retire and closed his fashion houses in Paris, Barcelona and Madrid, one after the other. Balenciaga died on 23 March 1972 in Xàbia, Spain.

Today the Balenciaga fashion house continues under the direction of Demna Gvasalia and under the ownership of the Kering.

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Tefaf, one of the most contemporary and magnificent art fairs in the world, is here with a very special development. Tefaf, which devotes a special place to the wearable art branch, continues this claim. This time it's a breathtaking piece of ring. I confess, this ring became the second ring that made me fall in love with it, after Queen Elizabeth I's opening (with her mom Anne Boleyn ‘s portrait and her self-portrait) ring. A true work of art. The ring was discovered in Les Enluminures and purchased by the King Baudouin Foundation (Christian Bauwens Fund) on the opening day of TEFAF Maastricht 2020. This unique ring, produced in the 17th century, took its place in the DIVA collection. It is quite mysterious with its materials as well as its visuals. It reveals the level of the jewelery technique in the 17th century. According to the information obtained, the ring will continue to fascinate visitors with its unsolved mystery, charm and elaborate details in the diamond, jewelery and silver museum in Antwerp. As I have just stated, the meaning around this rare 17th century ring is not entirely clear yet, and it adds a mysterious air to the jewelry. It's like a mysterious and forbidden love story that cannot be put into words. When opening it, a portrait of a man appears at the top and a small statue of a gardener with a flower and a rope on his shoulder against a dark dark enamel at the bottom. There are strong claims that he could tell the love story of a wealthy and important woman who fell in love with her gardener but had to keep it a forbidden secret. While opening the ring, she would see both her husband at the top and her secret lover at the bottom. One side symbolizes the marriage he was convicted of, and the other side symbolizes an impossible love. With its story and ontological features, this ring seems to be talked about more. Continue to follow Tefaf. @tefaf @divaantwerp #lovestory #ring #ringoftheday #jewellery #treasure #jewelry #tefafartfair #tefafmaastricht #divaantwerp #antwerp #contemporaryart #forbidden #forbiddenlove #handmade #handmadejewelry #handcrafted #handcraftedjewelry #craftsmanship #craft #crafter #enameljewelry #enameljewelry https://www.instagram.com/p/CNta3_7lWyt/?igshid=1olz6cy88idf1

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January 16, 2020 | Princess Astrid attended the King Baudouin Foundation's Generet Award Ceremony. The award wants to substantially support research into rare diseases in Belgium and put this theme on the international agenda.⁣⁣

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Through the Years → Queen Mathilde of Belgium (1,384/∞)

27 April 2023 | In her capacity as Honorary President of the King Baudouin Foundation, Queen Mathilde delivers an opening address at Be Philanthropy 2023, a conference organized by the King Baudouin Foundation at Autoworld in Brussels. Be Philanthropy aims to promote philanthropy and exchange views on its social role and on the evolutions of this sector, in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Bert Van Den Broucke / Photonews via Getty Images)

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Elisabeth & Amelie Fund Grants 2019/2020 for Students from Developing Countries studying in Belgium

Elisabeth & Amelie Fund Grants 2019/2020 for Students from Developing Countries studying in Belgium

Deadline: October 22, 2019

Applications are open for the Elisabeth & Amelie Fund Grants 2019/2020 for Students from Developing Countries studying in Belgium. The Elisabeth & Amelie Fund supports sustainable water management in developing countries, among others by financing on-the-spot internships for students from developing countries who are studying in Belgium.

The Elisabeth & Amelie Fund…

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Belgium FIFA World Cup: Belgium's Current Coach and best players for FIFA 2026

The Belgium national football team, representing Belgium in men's international football since their inaugural match in 1904, is overseen globally by FIFA and in Europe by UEFA, both of which were co-founded by the Royal Belgian Football Association. Belgium has experienced periods of consistent international presence from 1920 to 1938, 1982 to 2002, and from 2014 onwards, interspersed with less successful qualification attempts.

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The majority of Belgium's home games take place at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels. The national team has competed in fourteen FIFA World Cups, six UEFA European Championships, and three Olympic football tournaments, notably winning the 1920 Summer Olympics. Belgium's notable achievements include victories over reigning world champions such as West Germany, Brazil, Argentina, and France between 1954 and 2002.

Belgium maintains fierce football rivalries with the Netherlands and France, having faced both teams almost annually from 1905 to 1967. Known as the Red Devils since 1906, their fan club is named "1895". During the career of forward Paul Van Himst, Belgium secured third place as hosts at UEFA Euro 1972.  

The second golden era, under managers Marc Wilmots and later Roberto Martínez in the 2010s, saw Belgium reach the pinnacle of the FIFA World Ranking for the first time in November 2015 and finish third at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Notably, Belgium is the only national team to top the FIFA rankings without winning a World Cup or continental trophy, distinguishing them in the world of football.

Belgium National Football Team Captain: Kevin De Bruyne

Following Belgium's unexpected early departure from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Eden Hazard announced his retirement from international football. This pivotal moment also marked the end of Roberto Martinez's tenure as the team's coach. Stepping into the role of head coach, Domenico Tedesco faced the significant task of appointing a new leader for the Belgian squad.

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De Bruyne's appointment as captain is a testament to his remarkable skills, leadership qualities, and commitment to the national team. Known for his vision, creativity, and precision on the field, De Bruyne has been a pivotal figure in both his club and national teams. His ability to influence games and inspire his teammates makes him a natural choice to lead Belgium as they strive for success in upcoming tournaments.

Under Tedesco’s guidance, and with De Bruyne at the helm, Belgium aims to build on their past performances and achieve new heights. The combination of Tedesco's fresh strategic approach and De Bruyne's on-field leadership is expected to rejuvenate the team, providing a solid foundation for their future endeavors. The first, from the 1980s to the early 1990s, saw them as runners-up at UEFA Euro 1980 and fourth at the 1986 FIFA World Cup.

As Belgium gears up for the Euro 2024 qualifiers, fans and pundits alike are eager to see how De Bruyne's captaincy will shape the team's performance. With his extensive experience and unwavering dedication, Kevin De Bruyne is poised to lead the Red Devils with distinction, steering them towards a promising future on the international stage.

Kevin De Bruyne: Belgium's Shining Star’s Player

Kevin De Bruyne stands out as one of the last superstars of Belgium's Golden Generation. While some may argue that the Golden Generation didn't fully meet expectations, De Bruyne's career has been nothing short of exceptional. Since his return to English football in 2015, following a transfer worth over £50 million. To Manchester City, De Bruyne has more than lived up to his potential.

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The Belgium midfielder has established himself as one of the Premier League's most iconic players of the past decade. His vision, passing accuracy, and ability to control the tempo game. Have made him a key player for both his club and the national team. De Bruyne's performances have consistently been of the highest standard, demonstrating his skill and determination on the field.

De Bruyne’s influence extends beyond his technical abilities; his leadership. And focus has been crucial in Manchester City's successes in recent years. Whether orchestrating attacks or scoring crucial goals, he has been at the heart of many memorable moments. His contributions have not only helped City clinch numerous titles. But also earned him individual accolades, reinforcing his status as one of football's elite.

Despite the pressure and high expectations, De Bruyne remains laser-focused and continues to perform at the top of his game. His journey from a promising talent to a footballing legend exemplifies hard work, dedication, and passion for the sport. As he continues to dazzle on the pitch, fans and critics alike recognize Kevin De Bruyne. As a true superstar, embodying the pinnacle of Belgian football excellence.

Belgium National Football Team Manager: Domenico Tedesco

Domenico Tedesco was removed as Belgium's manager in February 2023, succeeding Roberto Martinez. This appointment marked his first foray into international management, and he has had a promising start. Born in Italy and raised in Germany, Tedesco has brought a fresh perspective. To the Belgian national team, continuing to build on his previous successes.

Before taking charge of Belgium, Tedesco made a name for himself in club football. Most notably leading RB Leipzig to victory in the German Cup in 2022. His tactical penetration and ability to inspire players were key factors in that triumph. And he has carried those strengths into his new role with the Red Devils.

Under Tedesco’s leadership, Belgium has maintained an unbeaten record so far. His tenure has been categorized by a blend of discipline defense and dynamic attacking play. Energizing the team's performance and restoring confidence among the players and fans alike. Tedesco's approach has been well-receive, with his strategic planning and adaptability earning praise.

Tedesco's multicultural background and diverse footballing experiences have given him. A unique edge in managing an internationally renowned team like Belgium. As Tedesco continues to chief Belgium, the football world watches with keen attention. His initial success hints at a bright future for the Red Devils under his guidance. With his proven track record and innovative tactics, Domenico Tedesco is poise to make an important impact. On Belgian football, steering the team towards new heights in international competitions.

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Queen Mathilde of the Belgians at the fundraising gala night held at Antwerpen Stadsschouwburg City Theatre by Antwerp Support Committee for The King Baudouin Foundation - 02.10.18

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Business Partnership Facility Grants Program

Business Partnership Facility Grants Program

DESCRIPTION The King Baudouin Foundation is seeking applications for its Business Partnership Facility (BPF) Grants Program to give financial support to companies contributing to SDGs in developing countries. The BPF is initiated and financed by the Belgian Directorate-General for Development Cooperation (DGD) to stimulate private sector involvement in achieving the SDGs in developing…

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Illustration Photo: Wecyclers (Nigeria) winner of 2018-2019 KBF Africa Prize (credits: Nyancho Nwanri/Arete / King Baudouin Foundation (KBF) - Africa program / Flickr Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0))

The Afri-Plastics Challenge for SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa with Innovative solutions to Plastic mismanagement

The Afri-Plastics Challenge is a prize funded by the Government of Canada; it is an element of the $100-million Marine Litter Mitigation Fund announced by Prime Minister Trudeau at the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Charlevoix in June 2018.

The Challenge aims to reduce marine plastics in Sub-Saharan African countries by developing and scaling innovative solutions to plastic mismanagement. It involves a public competition that will reward the best solutions to addressing marine plastic litter in developing countries in a way that promotes gender equality and empowerment of women and girls.

The Challenge will help communities throughout Sub-Saharan Africa to prevent plastic waste from entering the marine environment by finding ways to minimize reliance on plastic, new ways of managing plastic waste, and/or new uses for plastic that has been discarded.

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Seeking small and medium-sized enterprises that have a proof of concept and the ability to scale nationally or regionally to reach a high target number of people, particularly engaging women and girls.

Application Deadline: Wednesday 15 September 2021 12pm BST

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