the ISMA team

We are a group of Christians linked to a number of Dutch student Christian unions and churches. Our common goals are:

• to help international students feel at home in Amsterdam. 

• to give them an opportunity to make new friends in Amsterdam

• to offer students the opportunity to look at the claims of Christianity

Stefan Dekker President 
Hanneke de Jong Secretary & PR
Vacancy Treasurer
Simon Durrant Bible meeting Coordinator
Amy Durrant The Bridge & PR
Ivonne Langedijk Host Family Project
Wil Buitenweg
Marten van den Poll  Domestic coordinator
Stephan Kloosterman Contact point CSFR
Marianne Vermeer Contact point GSVA
Wimma Kanis Contact point NSA
Vacancy Contact point Ichthus

Other Groups in  the Netherlands

In the Netherlands there are about twenty other local groups like ISMA. They do similar work among international students and belong to IFES, but may have different names. 

At a national level, ISMA is part of IFES-Bis, which is, in its turn, a member of the umbrella organization called IFES world.

To find local groups in other cities in The Netherlands, visit the IFES-BIS website.

IFES stands for International Fellowship of Evangelical Students.

Why do we organise ISMA?

The God of the Bible is our motivation for making international students feel at home in the Netherlands. You are welcome to join in our activities, whether you are a Christian or not. Moreover, there are no obligations when you take part.

If you just want to have a good time, that’s fine with us!

>> What do we believe?

Finance and donations

The work of ISMA is sponsored by various organisations, churches and some individuals. For the international students the meetings, including the dinner, are free.

If you are a Christian and would like to support us, please pray for us.

We would also be very grateful for financial support.
Our bank details are:
Stg International Students
Meetingpoint Amsterdam
giro 59.61.822 (Postbank)

ISMA is registered as a Foundation at the Chamber of Commerce in Amsterdam (Stichting ISMA).
The file number is 412 130 39.