“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
Helen Keller
Author and activist
“To ease another’s heartache is to forget one’s own.”
Abraham Lincoln
Former U.S. President
“Children shouldn't have to suffer, yet there are so many out there who have no family, no home, no food, no clothes and no education. We need to do whatever we can to educate and empower them so they can build a better life.”
Jalpa Naik
Donor
“The greatest gift you can give someone is your time, because when you give your time, you are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back.”
Anonymous
Author unknown
Leaders who guide our mission.
Every program at Sneha Karma Foundation is guided by a board of directors who keep our mission honest and our house in order. Our board members are accomplished business and technology leaders who serve as volunteers, giving their time to the same cause we ask our supporters to give to.
Together they set our strategic direction, oversee our finances and safeguard the transparency and accountability that define us. They come from Silicon Valley and San Francisco, and they give their expertise to girls they will never meet.
We are honoured to introduce the leaders who steer Sneha Karma Foundation.
Prashant P Godiwala
Founder Member / President
I am a full-time philanthropist with more than 25 years of experience in Fortune 500 technology companies, most recently as a director in Silicon Valley, California. A philanthropist at heart, I have travelled around the globe to understand the plight of the underprivileged and to find ways to help them. As founder member and president of the foundation, my vision is to enable underprivileged girls to become independent and self-reliant.
I am a business leader, serving as a senior vice president at a technology company in San Francisco, California. A kind-hearted supporter of our mission of child education and the empowerment of women, I serve as Secretary and play an integral role in making strategic decisions on the future direction of the organisation.
I am a business and IT leader working at a technology company in Silicon Valley, California. I understand the plight of underprivileged people and serve as the organisation's Treasurer. A passionate treasurer, I am also one of our most active volunteers and lead multiple IT-related projects for the foundation.
Board members are volunteers chosen for their experience in education, nonprofit governance, finance and technology. They are appointed by the founder and serve without compensation, guided by our mission and values.
No. All board members serve as unpaid volunteers. Every rupee and dollar donated goes to the programs, and our financials are published openly.
We welcome skilled volunteers and prospective advisors. Visit the Get Involved page to submit a volunteer profile, and the board will reach out when a suitable role opens.
The board reviews program impact, budgets and audited financials, and reports progress to supporters. Our financial documents are shared on the Our Financials page.
