Hello I am Pieter Hilbers. Age 38 years old. I live with my girlfriend in Heemskerk, a town near Amsterdam. I also have two cats as pets.

I’m an editor for more than 12 years now.
I started as a sound engineer but after a couple of years I moved to editing because I got the opportunity to do so and I get put more of myself into editing.
It’s very nice working with students and staff of KFI and everyday is a new challenge for me.
Africa is my favorite continent and Tanzania has a special place in my hart!
Maybe I can come again in the future?
Pieter.

My name is Collin Barning and I am 32 years old, living in Hilversum The Netherlands together with my
girlfriend.

For five years now I am a ENG cameraman at United Unicom broadcast company! I am very glad to work for KFI and give other young people the opportunity to become good cameraman. It is also nice to see and experience the real life in Tanzania!

Thanks for a very good time on the KFI!

My name is Tim van Leeuwen and I’m 27 years old.

I’m living in Noordwijk aan zee, in the Netherlands.
In 2006 I graduated at the SAE Institute in Amsterdam, I received my Bachelor of Recording Arts. Now I’m working as an ENG sound engineer at United Broadcast Facilities for the last four years.

I’m thankful that I had the opportunity to train the KFI students, about my knowledge
and experience as a sound engineer.

“It all started for me when Cees and I got together with Bibeck and came up with an idea to start a film training institute in Tanzania.

We decided that we could help by donating equipment and knowledge. I got involved because I wanted the adventure and also to be able to help someone through my knowledge, not just financially. Money doesn’t do enough, what people need is equipment and knowledge.

The challenge is make the students aware that they are people of the world, not disadvantaged young people. They need to take this opportunity to learn and improve their chances for their own future, they are in charge of their own destiny. 
I feel very happy to be part of this project but, to me, it’s the same if we were in Tanzania or Holland, students are students all over the world.”

“It is a tremendous joy to work with these very enthusiastic people, supplying them with all kind of knowledge, not only technical but also all kinds of other subjects we discussed.

I do realize its not possible to fill the gap in education within the limited time we have in Tanzania, but we at least can give a hand in helping these young people on their way. KFI is a really nice environment in which to do this.”

Hallo my name is Jan Lammertink.

Age 55. I’m a cameraman for several years by UNITED BROADCASTFACILITIES. I’m married and have two children. Its a pleasure to be here and to learn the students a lot about the camera. They are very eager to learn. Its a pleasure to work with them. I had a good time here and say thanks to all the people of the KFI. Asante sanna. .

“I came out to Tanzania to teach students about Video Editing, I thought it could help them towards their future, to give them a chance to get an income and then take care of themselves. I found that during the first few days with my students it was a challenge to earn their trust but, after a few days the ice broke and they then started asking lots of questions so the teaching of course became a lot easier.

I was deeply moved by the people I met at KFI. They really changed my life. It all was a great experience for me and I consider myself very lucky for having the chance to get this experience.”

“It was nice to see people going from zero to handling a complex camera. They came from no experience but are now capable of doing small TV programs. After working in Africa for many years, it is very nice to see people grow.” 

“It was an intense period working with the youth both mentally and physically but I loved it! It was wonderful to share my skills and knowledge with the students. We taught them difficult concepts but they understood them quite well. I hope it is a good start to their filming careers. It’s a shame we had to leave so soon!” 

“It was such a nice experience. I didn’t know what to expect. I now love the people. We shared a special bond. I hope I see them in 5 years and they all have a good job. The whole experience changed me as it was my first time in Africa.”

“From a western world look, it is easy to just donate money to projects. It is far more valuable and rewarding to take part in the actual work. They are good people and deserve a hand “ 

“For me it was quite a challenge to transfer my knowledge of video-editing to the students. Luckily they where very patient with me and I hope I got them inspired to edit beautiful things.

I’m very proud that they learned so much in such a short time. I wish them many years of editing; it’s the best job there is. For future teachers, I can only say go to KFI because it’s a very rewarding experience. “