Team & board

What we hold to

Our values

We report transparently on the use of funds and provide clear, measurable results to donors, beneficiaries and stakeholders.

We focus all our resources on real, practical, positive change in the lives of the children.

A lean, low-cost structure focused on our one mission: the education of disadvantaged children.

We work closely with local communities, schools, volunteers and partners.

We honour local culture, empower local leadership, and engage with communities in a way that values their knowledge and dignity.

Governance

High-level guidance, expertise and network, from Geneva, Nairobi and Cincinnati.

Chair of the Board
Laurent Massuyeau
Private sector CEO
Geneva, Switzerland
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Board member
Sarah Muigai
Associate Director, Strathmore University
Nairobi, Kenya
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Chris Heiert
Senior Vice President, Procter & Gamble
Cincinnati, US
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Geoffrey Gakundi
Head of Strategy, ICEA LION Group
Nairobi, Kenya
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Ludovico Honorati
Supply Chain Director, Procter & Gamble
Geneva, Switzerland
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Christine Wambaa
Public Information Officer, UN Human Rights
Geneva, Switzerland
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Big-heart volunteers

Anderson Gakundi
Founder & President
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Mica Mignonnat
Secretary · Corporate donors
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Stefano Falvo
Finance
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Grace Irungu
Education
Sophie Pessina
Fundraising · Individual donors
Pierrick Teheux
Fundraising · Events
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Laure Petiteau
Fundraising · Events
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Marc Bonis Charancle
Digital
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Local committees
Pre-selection, home visits, school reports and the link with primary schools and families
Women's village committee (3), led by Mrs Gakundi
Men's village committee (5), led by Patrick Gateru