Organisational Structure
As a development organisation focused on inclusive social progress, Humana People to People India (HPPI) follows a robust systemic institutional and operational governance. The Board of Directors forms the keystone of HPPI’s operations. The Chief Executive Officer, appointed by the Board, is responsible for managing the organisation’s overall operations, formulating organisational policies and driving programme strategies under the supervision and guidance of the Board.
We implement the Programmes through Projects in over 100 locations. Every project is led by a Project Leader, with a field team that constitutes the Project Councils. The National Headquarters, with its departments of programme and content development, economy and administration, fund-raising, grant management, communications and project management support team, assists the project teams in achieving the objectives defined by the organisation.
Board of Directors
Dr. Akula Padmavathi
With over four decades of professional experience in social development, Dr. Akula Padmavathi is a Founding Member and Director of HPPI. She was appointed as Chairperson to the Board of Directors in 2004. With a Doctorate in International Economics (USA) and Forensic Science, and a degree in Law, Dr. Padmavathi applies her extensive knowledge in spearheading the mission and vision of HPPI.
Sanjeev Bhatt
With over 26 years of experience in the development sector, Sanjeev Bhatt became one of the Board of Directors in 2001. He is M.Sc. in Botany and leads the Grant Administration department of HPPI. He received the India Achievers Award for Social Service at the 15th National Seminar on Emerging India for his outstanding voluntary contributions to the field of social service.
Kailash Khandelwal
With over 27 years of experience in the development sector, Kailash Khandelwal joined the Board of Directors in 2012. He is a Bachelor of Arts and leads the Livelihood and Community Development initiatives with a core focus on administration, economy overview, capacity building and partnership liaison with governments.
Ved Prakash Yadav
With more than two decades of experience in Education and Community Development, Ved Prakash Yadav has been with HPPI since 2000, handling various management positions. He heads the overall education programmes for the organisation, which include the NeTT and Kadam programmes, and quality support interventions in Government Schools. He is a post-graduate in Social Work and Education.
Prabha Sati
A Public health professional with over 25 years of experience, Prabha Sati has joined the board as an Independent Director in March 2023. She has rich experience of working in India, Africa, America, Canada, and England. Currently, she is working as Technical Assistance in Strengthen Capabilities Project (TASC), DAI Global Health, UK. She has Master’s degree in Psychology and English Literature and M. Phil in Psychology.
Samrat Roy
A native of Jorhat, Assam, Samrat holds a Graduate degree in Commerce from Dibrugarh University. He has joined the board as an Independent Director with HPPI in March 2023. A certified Micro Finance Professional from the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, he has wide range of experience in Financial Management, Business Strategy and Planning, Project implementation and Fundraising. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Magenta Finance Services Pvt Ltd.
Accountability, Transparency and Good Governance
Humana People to People India is committed to the highest levels of accountability and transparency in its processes and functioning. HPPI was awarded the SGS NGO Benchmarking Certificate on October 30, 2020. The accreditation acknowledges our robust governance systems, commitment to accountability towards our stakeholders, and compliance with international best practices.
The SGS NGO Benchmarking Certificate recognises an organisation based on its assessments by 99 verifiable indicators. SGS is an internationally recognised company, which developed the NGO Benchmarking certification audit in 2001 to provide a universal ‘trust standard’ for NGOs globally.
