TEAM
We are a long-term committed team working in harmony and efficiency.
The Foundation Board
Christine Sturdza
President
Member of the Board
Banque Eric Sturdza
Princess Françoise Sturdza
Founder
Honorary President
Member of the Board
Alix Lerebourg
Member of the Board
Cornèrcard
CornèrBank
Geoffroy de Missolz
Member of the Board
President
Groupe MediaGraphic
Eleonore De Poortere
Member of the Board
Rey Group
Marco Camilletti-Domenichetti
Treasurer
Member of the Board
Banque Eric Sturdza
Richard Schoonover
Honorary Member of the Board
President of Sunshine Tape
Geneva Office
Christine Sturdza
President
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Monitors and follows up programs
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Establishes and maintains a strategic collaborative partnership with stakeholders
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Advises the Board on policy, strategy, organisational risks, and financial health of the Foundation
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Travels to India to ensure visibility and operations of the Foundation
Princess Françoise Sturdza
Founder and Honorary President
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Programs and budgets
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Decisions on financial risks
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Foundation Representative
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Managing staff in Geneva and India
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Travels to India to ensure visibility and operations of the Foundation
Chennai Office
Sarah Minnie Abraham
Manager
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Ensure the implementation of programs
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Monthly reporting of expenses and events (follow-up/monitoring)
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Manages distribution of meals and snacks
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Manage local staff (43 people)
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Collaborative and control of partnerships with NGO Nivedan and YWCA
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Liaise with local authorities
Baskaran Govindhan
Program coordinator
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Bookkeeping
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Monitor budgets and program operations
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Control of day-to-day operations
Staff
Heart for India Foundation employs 43 local employees who ensure the daily success of our programs.
They are teachers, secretary, security guards, maintenance workers, kitchen helpers.
Local Partners
(In India)
NIVEDAN Women Development Trust Non-Governmental Organization
Local partner - Governmental Schools - Balwadi
Founded by two Indian women, NIVEDAN is a Non-Governmental Organisation which aims to benefit children and women from the most disadvantaged backgrounds in Tamil-Nadu.
YWCA of Madras
Local partner - Professional Training Center for young women
A non-governmental organisation, founded over 120 years ago, whose aim is to promote the empowerment of women and girls from the most disadvantaged backgrounds in Chennai, irrespective of their race, culture, and religion.