Anita Delhaas-van Dijk

Anita Delhaas-van Dijk serves as Directeur at Mercy Ships, focusing on healthcare support in Africa through free surgeries and training. Previous roles include Algemeen directeur at ICoHS, facilitating Christian communities in the Holy Land, and Executive Director - European Coordinator at International Justice Mission, dedicated to protecting the poor from violence and aiding survivors. As National Director at World Vision for over a decade, Anita led significant humanitarian efforts for Syrian and Palestinian refugees, overseeing a team of 300 professionals. Additional experience encompasses gender initiatives coordination at Women in Leadership and establishing fundraising offices for World Vision in Europe. Anita holds a Master of Relational Studies in Near and Middle Eastern Studies from the Institute for Middle Eastern Studies and has completed various educational programs in mission studies and business administration.