The Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements is a platform of European and African-based organizations that raises awareness about the impacts of the EU-Africa fisheries arrangements on African artisanal fishing communities
OUR TEAM
Based in Brussels, we advocate at European institution level so that the voice of artisanal fishing communities in third countries is heard.
Coordinator
Senior Advisor
Communications officer
Office manager
OUR STEERING COMMITTEE
In 2017, CFFA’s board decided to create a steering committee that would guide and monitor the activities of our organization. This committee is responsible to validate the advocacy strategic decisions of the coalition and is composed of representatives from partner organizations.
OUR BOARD AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Board members are nominated by the General Assembly for a 6-year renewable mandate.
Hélène Bours
has worked on fisheries issues for more than 30 years, both at European and international level. Hélène supported the creation of CFFA and is a member of the Board.
BRiAN O’RIORDAN
has worked for international fisheries issues for 40 years and is now policy advisor of the Low Impact Fishers of Europe. He is member of CFFA’s GA.
Jacques briard
worked for the Belgian development NGO Entraide et Fraternité and supported CFFA since its inception. He is in CFFA’s board since his retirement and is now its secretary.
MICHAEL ËARLE
was the policy advisor for fisheries for the group of the Greens at the European Parliament for over 30 years. He currently is CFFA’s treasurer and supports the work as an expert.
MARIE CLAUDE LAGASSE
works for the Société des Auxiliaires des Missions (a Belgian NGO) and has supported CFFA in admin matters since 2000. She is president of the board.