About us
Our story
Kalingo Communications was founded in 2024 by a group of passionate non-profit communication professionals who saw a need for ethical, inclusive and sustainable communication support in the non-profit sector. Today, we are a thriving network of over 20 specialists located globally and from diverse backgrounds, united by our commitment to social justice and effective communication.
Our vision
We envision a world where effective, ethical communication empowers global communities to create long-term sustainable and inclusive change.
What sets us apart
- Diverse Expertise: Our network members bring a wide range of skills and experiences, from strategic planning to content creation and digital strategy.
- Global-Local Synergy: We fuse global knowledge with local expertise, ensuring our solutions resonate with diverse audiences worldwide.
- Commitment to Ethics: We prioritise transparency, sustainability and inclusivity in all our practices.
- Measurable Impact: We measure our success by the tangible outcomes we help our clients achieve.
Our network
Kalingo is proud to be home to over 20 dedicated communication specialists. Each member brings unique skills and perspectives to our network, allowing us to offer comprehensive, tailored solutions to our clients.
Tara
Todras-Whitehill
Photojournalist, Visual storytelling CEO
Lisbon, Portugal
Tara is an award-winning photojournalist whose work has appeared on more than 20 front pages of The New York Times. She founded TW Storytelling Agency to help teams elevate their storytelling skills and maximise their impact. Her agency has a clientele of some of the world’s leading social impact and news organisations.
Through workshops and consulting, her agency helps organisations:
° Recognise and organise a good story
° Create strong visuals
° Learn how to think like a storyteller to make stories stand out
° Integrate storytelling into their workflow
° Understand which media platforms to focus on
° Learn how to engage online audience for maximum visual impact
Elmamoune
Bouchareb
AI Marketing Specialist
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Elmamoune is a dedicated marketing and product management specialist with a strong background in AI-driven solutions and user-focused innovation. His expertise spans market analysis, brand strategy and product optimisation.
He excels at translating data-driven insights into impactful user experiences and cohesive brand identities.
He is also deeply committed to teaching and mentoring, having guided diverse learners through tailored approaches that foster growth and skill-building.
His cross-functional perspective—bridging AI expertise, market research, and product strategy—has consistently fueled success in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
He is fluent in English and French, and proficient in Arabic.
Florence
Kiff-Viruly
Founder, Strategic Consultant
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Florence is a seasoned communications and knowledge management (KM) consultant with over two decades of experience in the international non-profit sector.
Her expertise lies in developing and implementing strategic communications and KM plans, developing international membership networks, managing and developing global NGO brands and creating impactful content across diverse platforms.
She excels at delivering high-impact trainings and fostering global client relationships. She has worked for renowned international organisations such as ActionAid, Plan International and War Child, and as an independent consultant.
She is fluent in English, French and Dutch.
Mark
Kirkels
Consultant: Sustainability Expert Amsterdam, Netherlands
Mark has over 30 years of experience in the development and humanitarian sector. He combines his profound knowledge of how to move towards more sustainable operations with a drive for guiding processes to make that journey an exciting one.
How to get our footprint under control? Where do we start? Mark’s ability to lead on addressing these questions, while grasping the opportunities in the field of communication, results in a sustainability journey that is tailored to an organisation’s identity, mission and operations.
Younes
Skalli
Digital Storyteller
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Younes is a digital strategist passionate about ethical communication and building connections. Growing up in Morocco’s cultural diversity, he developed a talent for bridging ideas and communities.
His expertise spans strategic communication, content creation, and building systems to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration. From hosting The Digital Storm Podcast to creating tools that combat disinformation and crafting SEO strategies, Younes empowers individuals and organisations to navigate today’s digital landscape.
Fluent in English, French, and Arabic, Younes combines creativity and technical expertise to deliver lasting impact.
Larissa
Hakkers
Designer, Videographer
Edam, The Netherlands
Larissa is a creative designer with a passion for bold storytelling and impactful visuals. Her expertise spans crafting bold brand identities, designing striking graphics, producing engaging videos and capturing evocative photography. Larissa transforms ideas into memorable experiences that connect and inspire.
Every project she takes on is a story waiting to be told. By blending thoughtful details with imaginative leaps, she brings those stories to life with precision, creativity, and a commitment to pushing boundaries.
From shaping a brand’s identity to creating visuals that resonate, Larissa delivers work that leaves a lasting impression.
Ivette
Lopez-Estrada
English-Spanish translator and Interpreter
Quito, Ecuador
Ivette is a certified English-Spanish translator and conference interpreter with nearly three decades of experience.
She has worked with prominent international development organisations such as UNFPA, World Vision, Plan International and Save the Children. Ivette's expertise includes translating grant proposals, training manuals, and programme documentation for major donors like USAID and DFID.
She is a member of the Association of Translators and Interpreters (Ecuador) and has specialised training in conference interpretation. Ivette's work spans humanitarian and development projects, crisis response, and community engagement, showcasing her ability to handle complex technical content with cultural sensitivity and ethical integrity.
Rachel
Morton-Young
Public Speaker, Trainer, Comedian Utrecht, Netherlands
Rachel is an experienced and qualified public speaker and trainer, delivering expert sessions in Public Speaking and Presentation Skills. She has worked extensively with non-profits, empowering them to amplify their impact by delivering compelling messages. She provides group workshops, one-to-one coaching and bespoke media training.
Additionally, Rachel organises and hosts prominent comedy events, performing internationally on the comedy circuit, and leads guided comedy tours. She teaches stand-up comedy and has a talent for fostering confidence and creativity in others.
She believes everyone has a unique voice worth sharing. Whether it's overcoming stage fright, perfecting a pitch or delivering a keynote, she equips her clients with the tools to speak with impact and authenticity.
Petra
Ernst-Gutierrez
Marketing and Communications Consultant
Paderborn, Germany
Petra is a seasoned marketing and communications professional with a passion for purpose-driven work. She specialises in translating complex topics into clear, impactful messages that resonate with diverse audiences.
With extensive experience in international markets and socially focused organisations, she brings strong skills in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, communications and campaign management.
Petra’s collaborative approach and keen eye for detail help organisations amplify their voice, foster meaningful connections, and achieve measurable results.
Susan
Thomas
Marketing and Communications Expert
New Delhi, India
Susan is a seasoned marketing communications professional with 17+ years of experience delivering strategic communications for international non-profits and global technology firms.
Specialising in PR, branding, and content marketing, she has led communications for multi-million-dollar projects funded by the likes of UNICEF, USAID and the Gates Foundation.
With a career spanning journalism, social development, and global marketing agencies, she excels in crafting accessible communication tailored to diverse global audiences.
Fluent in English, Hindi, and Malayalam, Susan is based in New Delhi and passionate about how culture and identity shape social behaviours.
Jaspal
Channa
Marketing, Communications, and Stakeholder Engagement Specialist Oegstgeest, The Netherlands
Jaspal Channa is an experienced marketing and communications professional with over 20 years of experience driving impactful campaigns, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy initiatives across diverse sectors spanning Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Working with organisations like Time Inc, the European Commission and War Child, she has led flagship projects that advanced sales, global advocacy, funding, and engagement efforts.
Known for her collaborative leadership style, strategic thinking, and “can-do” attitude, Jaspal thrives on building meaningful relationships and bringing people together to achieve shared goals.
Dana
Adawi
Communications Specialist
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Dana is a professional non-profit communicator, researcher and project coordinator. Her passion lies in amplifying voices, with a focus on gender, culture and advocacy. Born and raised in Egypt, she understands the power of words to drive change.
With a Master’s in Political Science from the University of Amsterdam (UvA), she coordinated the What Can Culture Do (WCCD) tour at the European Cultural Foundation, bringing voices from 15 cities into key conversations. She has worked for non-profits such as War Child, managed 25+ events at 020 and researched gender-based violence (GBV) in Global Majority Countries.
Fluent in Arabic and English, she excels in copywriting, advocacy and stakeholder engagement, using communication to drive impact.
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