ADOPT AN ARTISTIC TRIBUTE TO THE SEA! HOW IT WORKS

By following this link, you’re invited to select and support one of Jonat Deelstra’s three sculptures. This act of support allows you to dedicate the sculpture in homage to someone special, personalizing this artistic contribution to the sea. Upon its placement, the sculpture shall soon be overgrown by corals and integrated into the marine ecosystem. You’ll be rewarded with photographs documenting your sculpture’s journey and its final resting place amongst the corals.

The three sculptures made by Jonat Deelstra

THE ARTISTIC WORK OF JONAT DEELSTRA

Jonat Deelstra, an Amsterdam-based artist renowned for his project “Funeral home: The North Sea” seeks to support the restoration of coral reefs through his artwork. These sculptures, developed in collaboration with the European Ceramic Workcentre, University Wageningen, and Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, serve as a symbol of the beauty and need to conserve the ocean.

A SCULPTURE AS AN ART MONUMENT

In a touching tribute last year, one of Jonat’s sculptures was symbolically dedicated to his grandfather and placed within our Kenyan reef project. It has since become a beacon for new coral growth and a sanctuary for fish. Discover the full story here.

Reef Ranger Dzivula installing Jonat’s ceramic monument at REEFolution

Fundraising campaign for REEFolution

This year, Jonat Deelstra offers three of his ceramic sculptures, with a generous portion of the proceeds directly supporting the REEFolution initiative. These sculptures will find a new home nestled among artificial reefs, where they will contribute to the ecosystem’s vitality.

YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

The funds raised will be instrumental in coral reef restoration in shall be used to train new REEF rangers and restore and protect coral reefs in Kenya. If you’re moved by the fusion of art and environmental conservation, this might resonate with you. Jonat Deelstra’s sculptures are available for a limited time. 

Dive into this unique opportunity to make a difference here: https://www.jonatdeelstra.com/reefolution-cross-over 

* Unlike his “Funeral Home: the North Sea” project, the sculptures stand purely as artistic monuments. This initiative strips away all religious connotations, focusing solely on their environmental impact and artistic value.

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‘Thought coral was a kind of stone’

Much of the coral has been destroyed in the past. By leaving a portion of the sea undisturbed now, the community hopes that fishing will ultimately increase. In the protected part of the channel, there are now a variety of artificial coral reefs. These were placed there through a Kenyan-Dutch collaboration between the Beach Management Unit and a local diving center on one side, and Wageningen University and the Dutch Foundation REEFolution on the other.

“We used to think that coral was just a type of stone,” Mshega explains. “But now we know that coral reefs attract fish. Many fish are also born there and then swim to the areas outside the buoys. This way, we hope that protecting one area will lead to more fish in the other.”

Making this agreement was not easy, says marine biologist Ewout Knoester of Wageningen University, who lives in Kenya. “It took some time to find a village willing to cooperate with the project. But Mkwiro was immediately enthusiastic.” Local fishermen saw that something had to change. Furthermore, the project creates jobs: a portion of the local community has retrained as divers. They now do most of the breeding and restoration work on the artificial reef in the protected zone.

Watch the movie hosted on dutch national news

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With the ANBI-status, REEFolution does not have to pay tax on the donations we receive. Moreover, donations given to REEFoluiton also become tax-deductible for you as partner.

Our fiscal number (RSIN): 855931383

Explanation of an ANBI-status
The Tax Authority grants ANBI-status to institutions that contribute at least 90% of their efforts to the general benefit. ANBI institutions can include charities or cultural organisations.
ANBI-status comes with tax benefits for Dutch tax-payers who want to make a donation to REEFolution. This applies to periodic donations by individuals and one-time contributions by entities and can hence be deducted from income- or corporate tax.

To keep the recognition as ANBI
REEFolution has to meet a number of requirements in addition to contributing to the general benefit. It is important that the institution does not have a profit motive.

This link will redirect you to the government website which explains more about ANBI.

Explanation of the Deed of Association
The Reefolution Foundation is established on the basis of a Deed of Association, which sets out our mission, governance structure, and legal framework. This document provides clarity on the foundation’s objectives and the principles that guide our work. You can download the official Deed of Association below.

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