About us
Our Story
FairChain Workforce was born out of a simple yet powerful realization. While working on various social and economic development projects for FairChain Foundation in Kenya and Ethiopia, we encountered an abundance of highly skilled professionals who were ready and eager to put their talents to use. At the same time, we witnessed a growing labor shortage back in the Netherlands where over 400,000 job positions were going unfilled. We knew we had to create a bridge between these two realities.
That’s why we started FairChain Workforce: to connect motivated, capable experts from Africa with organizations in the Netherlands that urgently need their skills through remote work. By doing so, we’re not just helping companies fill critical roles; we’re also creating life-changing opportunities for people who deserve to see their hard-earned expertise recognized and rewarded. Our commitment to fairness and sustainability underpins everything we do, as we strive to build a brighter future for businesses, talented professionals, and our global community.
FairChain Principles
For over 15 years, Guido van Staveren van Dijk has championed the concept of FairChain. Striving to create a more equitable distribution of returns across global production chains. He first introduced this approach in 2012, when he founded Moyee Coffee. By roasting coffee in the country of origin, Moyee ensures that 50% of the product’s value stays with local farmers and communities.
Building on this success, Guido applied FairChain principles to chocolate, honey, and other products, always focusing on keeping more value where raw materials are produced. Today, the FairChain Workforce represents the natural evolution of his work: a movement reshaping the global labor market by linking Dutch companies with highly skilled African professionals, ensuring these workers share fairly in the value they help create.
Jasper Meewis, Co-Founder
With a Bachelor in Business Economics and six years experience in supply chain and finance across Kenya and Ethiopia, he leads FairChain Workforce, connecting African talent with European businesses to drive ethical outsourcing and shared financial success
Guido van Staveren van Dijk Stark, Co-Founder
With an MBA from the University of Chicago, he has led the FairChain movement for 15 years as the visionary behind the concept, reshaping global trade through equitable value distribution and sustainable finance.
Sander Govers, Co-Founder
As a Nyenrode Alumni, Sander Govers has driven the FairChain mission for nine years, leveraging his financial and entrepreneurial expertise to build a fairer, more sustainable economy through equitable value chains and impact-driven investments.
Asfaw Melkamu, Business Center Manager
With a Bachelor in Business Administration and 10+ years of leadership, he spent seven years as Head of Finance at a Spanish consultancy and four years as a Manager at Ethiotelecom. A results-driven leader, he optimizes performance and financial efficiency.
Steve Otienoh, FairChain Worker @ Moyee Nederland
With a background in accounting and a degree in Economics, he now works from Nairobi as a Business and Impact Analyst for Moyee Nederland, using data to support meaningful economic and social impact.
Yohannes Demas, FairChain Worker @ Moyee Ireland
As the second employee of FairChain Workforce, he brings extensive financial expertise from years in the Ethiopian banking sector. Now supporting Moyee Ireland, he applies his financial acumen to drive sustainable growth and economic impact.
Betelhem Biruk, FairChain Worker @ Moyee Nederland
As the first employee of FairChain Workforce, she has been instrumental in shaping its model and operations. With strong financial insight and strategic vision, her expertise continues to drive sustainable growth and impact for Moyee Nederland.
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