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The members of HDFS have a deep sense of
commitment to the ideas and mission of the
organization. Many offer their services on a
voluntary basis and many are employed as
professionals on a full time basis. Here are a few
profiles of key personnel of the organisation:
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 Padma
Shree Keepu
T. Lepcha
Former Additional Secretary to the Government of
Sikkim and founder member of the organisation. She
has been supporting many needy tribal children
throughout her life by opening the doors of her home
to them. For her selfless work in the development of
underprivileged children,
Ms.Keepu Lepcha was one of the women selected
from over 150 countries for the Nobel Peace Prize in
2005.
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 Executive Director - Mr.
Baichung Lepcha
He is the Executive Director of HDFS. He looks after
the administration and correspondence with children
of Sikkim foundation Switzerland, state
government, the Government of India and other
agencies with regard to different policy matters and
funds. He also represents the organisation as and
when required.
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 Board
members in a meeting |
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Mr Phurba Tamang
Ex Panchayat [local village administration] leader
in Chongey where the Children’s Village is located.
He is a respected member and leader of the community
and is the settler trustee of H.D.F.S. His
experience in construction and has been a great
asset to H.D.F.S. He has been personally involved in
all the construction of H.D.F.S.
Mr. S. Wangdi
A senior and well respected member of the
community. He is a travel agent by profession and is
actively involved in promoting Eco-tourism in the
state. He is a trustee member of H.D.F.S. His
contacts have been of great value to the
organization.
Mrs. Ok Sonam Paljor
Joint Secretary to the Government of Sikkim,
Mrs.Paljor is the Vice Chairperson of H.D.F.S. A
very active and dedicated social worker in the
community, she started her career as a teacher. She
is a trustee member of H.D.F.S.
Mrs. Kesang Eden
Joint Director in the Department of Human Resource
Development , Government of Sikkim . She is a
trustee member and her contribution is immense in
the field of education.
Mrs. Sanu Subba
Additional Director - Accounts with the
Government of Sikkim, Mrs.Subba is our trustee
member and her expertise is of valuable help to the
organization. Her experience in financial matters is
a great help to the organisation. |
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