
Mission
OffshoreWind4Kids is a non-profit organisation based in Belgium. Our goals are to:
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Inspire girls and boys about engineering, technology and renewable energy
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Stimulate innovation in offshore wind
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Spread awareness of offshore wind to the general public
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To stimulate gender diversity in STEM, we aim to reach as many girls as boys during our events. We only started in 2021, but due to the large interest, we've already been active in more than 20 countries! In 2025 we aim to inspire 10.000 kids with the project.
Support us
OffshoreWind4Kids couldn't be possible without your support. We are proud of our enthusiastic community of volunteers, families and companies supporting the non-profit initiative. Click on the sections below to discover how you can support 🙌

Organise events
Support an event with your company or organise one yourself if you purchase our equipment. Branding possibilities include beach flags, goodies, product placement & interesting company info for school workshops, … Pricing depends on distance and number of workshops. Send us an email to book a demo day via: offshorewind4kids@gmail.com

Prototype with us
Help improve our wind turbine models! We’re looking for engineers with civil, mechanical, or electrical backgrounds to refine our educational kits.
Book a meeting

Get items from our store
When you purchase items from our store, you also support our mission of inspiring the next generation about renewable energy, particularly offshore wind. Your contribution enables us to develop new initiatives, like 3D-printed turbine models, and expand outreach to communities, fostering a passion for sustainable energy and empowering future innovators.

Become a hero
Join our hero community and help out during one of our events. We will be in touch if we are coming near you and need an extra hand.​
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Careers
To apply for our open positions, please send a motivation letter and your CV to offshorewind4kids@gmail.com
Advisory Committee
OffshoreWind4Kids is seeking senior industry professionals to join our Advisory Committee. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of offshore wind education and inspire the next generation of engineers.
What we’re building:
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A global platform that connects children with offshore wind through hands-on models, workshops, and challenges.
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A strong partnership network spanning the full offshore wind supply chain.
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A community that combines technical expertise with outreach and education.
Your role as an Advisory Committee member:
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Provide strategic advice and guidance to OffshoreWind4Kids.
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Act as an ambassador for offshore wind education within your organisation and the wider industry.
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Join quarterly online meetings, with the option to participate in sub-committees on specific work lines (meeting more regularly).
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Help us identify and create new partnerships that strengthen our impact.
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Serve a 1-year term, renewable upon mutual agreement.
Who we are looking for:
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Senior professionals with recognised expertise in offshore wind (engineering, project development, supply chain, policy, etc.).
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Individuals with a mandate for outreach within their organisation.
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Leaders who are passionate about education, diversity, and building a strong talent pipeline for the offshore wind industry.
By joining the Advisory Committee, you’ll not only guide the direction of OffshoreWind4Kids but also showcase your organisation’s commitment to education, community engagement, and the future of renewable energy.
Application deadline 14 November - send CV and motivation letter to offshorewind4kids@gmail.com
Intern
OffshoreWind4Kids is looking for interns to:
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Develop offshore wind simulation games
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Organise demo days
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Manufacture offshore wind support structures
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Design & test new structures
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Essential qualifications:
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Basic programming skills
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Knowledge about or interest in design principles for offshore wind support structures
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Desirable qualifications
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Knowledge about simulation software (FEM, fluid dynamics)
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Experience teaching kids or organising kids activities
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Experience with prototyping and CAD modelling
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Drivers license
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Location: Brussels, Belgium (On-site), and may include travel abroad for workshops.
Our internships lasts for 3 weeks to 3 months. An expense fee for volunteers of 42,31€/day will be covered. Additional costs relating to travel for demo days will also be covered. International candidates are offered on-site accommodation.
Advisory Committee

William Beuckelaers
OffshoreWind.io

Femke Dijkstra
Brunel Foundation

Ann Berckmans
Parkwind

Delphine De Tavernier
TUDelft

Lynette Burns
Seaway7

Britta Bienen
UWA

Alex Spencer
OPITO

Maritska Aarts
Brunel Foundation

Kat Mataya
COVE
Heroes
Our network of 200+ heroes helps us deliver the events across the globe. Here is just a small selection of them. You can register to become a hero using this link.

Benoit Cazes

Patricia Soares

Stijn Lambrix

Cian Desmont

Ivandito Herayanditya

Xander Maes

Sarah Collmus

Morgan Mayes
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Elena Sanchez
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Lauren Branch

Rachel Keane

Ignacio Gimenez
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Phoebe Lipp
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Erin McLeod

Alasdair McDonald

Dimitris Kaltsas

Esmee Thornton

Kris Wessel Andersen

Paola Pantoja