The Dgroups Foundation Board is a group of volunteers responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the FoundationThe Board stewards the Foundation’s purpose, mission, and long-term vision, and supports the partnership in advancing inclusive, effective, and purposeful collaboration across development, humanitarian, and social justice work.

Current Dgroups Foundation Board members

Peter Ballantyne - Dgroups Foundation Board
Chair
Scotland, UK
Jorge Chavez-Tafur, Dgroups Foundation
Secretary
The Netherlands
Krishan Bheenick - Dgroups Foundation Board
Treasurer
Mauritius
The Netherlands
Burkina Faso

Previous Board members

We acknowledge and thank the individuals who have served on the Dgroups Foundation Board over the years. Their commitment and stewardship have helped shape the Foundation’s direction and strengthen its role in supporting collaboration and learning.

  • Benjamin Abugri (FARA)

  • Adrian Bannister (IDS)

  • Maarten Boers (ICCO)

  • Sarah Cummings (Independent)

  • Hapee de Groot (Independent)

  • Dady Demby (FARA)

  • Caroline Figuères (IICD)

  • Riff Fullan (Helvetas)

  • Sean Furey (RWSN)

  • Kristin Kolshus (FAO)

  • Antoinette Kome (SNV)

  • Paul Maassen (Hivos)

  • Neil Pakenham-Walsh (on behalf of INASP)

  • Giacomo Rambaldi (CTA)

  • Maragrita Salas (Sula Batsu)

  • Karima Wardak (UNCDF)

  • Rob Witte (ICCO)