Inge has dedicated her career to making a difference in the world. She has worked for various organizations committed to human rights, equal opportunities, and inclusion.
As the director of Payoke, she is determined to realize the organization’s mission and make a difference for victims of human trafficking. Her strong commitment to human rights is at the core of her leadership, and she is driven by the belief that every individual has the right to dignity and freedom.
With her international experience and unique skill set, she is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees feel respected and valued. Inge has a proven track record of influencing policy and building consensus on important social issues. Her passion for Payoke’s vision of a world without human trafficking drives her to champion the organization’s mission.
Team members
Reception
+32 3 201 16 90
info@payoke.be
Directors
- Inge Saris
- Wieke van der Kroef
- Frederik Dejonghe
Policy & communication (media requests)
Wieke van der Kroef
+32 3 201 16 90
info@payoke.be
Projects Department
Silvia
project@payoke.be
Psychosocial Team
Emilie
Femke
Jeroen
Julie
Lina
Lisa
Margot
Mathilde
Sofie
Stefanie
trafficking@payoke.be
Victims of loverboy / teen pimps Team
Frederik
Isabel
Kjenta
Luka
traffickingLBTP@payoke.be
Juridical and housing counseling
Fatiha
Frederik
Lina
Board of directors
Hans De Ceuster
President of the Board
Hans has a lifelong involvement in social organizations and a large heart for people, a strong sense of responsibility and justice.
He pursued a career as a military officer in the Belgian Armed Forces and this gives him an expertise in leadership and strategic planning. In 2019 he changed his career and became humanist chaplain general of the Belgian Armed Forces, deciding to provide the spiritual care to the Belgian Military Community.
Since 2020 Hans is president of the board of Payoke, however he’s been involved with Payoke since the beginning, being the son of its founder, Patsy Sörensen.
Patsy Sörensen
Founder
Patsy Sörensen is the founder of Payoke. Patsy established Payoke in 1987, originally fighting for the rights of prostitutes. Over time Patsy reoriented the organization’s mission to protect the rights of all people who have been trafficked.
Payoke attained national and international recognition with King Baudouin’s visit and the support of the Royal Family in 1992.
Thanks to Patsy’s tireless efforts, the concept of human trafficking has evolved from a mere, almost ‘victim-less’ criminal justice approach, to a human rights dimension where victims are entitled to their dignity, respect, protection and rights
Patsy Sörensen and Payoke are synonyms of high standards in terms of national and international practice and expertise in the fight against human trafficking.
