Goa Sudharop was incorporated in 2000 in California. It is a
tax exempt, charitable organization,with
501c3 status and is managed by its Board of Directors.
Goals
To promote the sustainable development of Goa and the advancement of Goans, especially in the rural and village communities.
To allow Goans to fully get involved in the development of their homeland.
To create a Goan network for economic, social and cultural development that would help Goans participate in community development projects and work with Goan NGO's to support humanitarian and social welfare projects which benefit Goans.
To promote investment for the creation of job and business opportunities for Goans, especially in the rural and village communities.
To help found a corps of volunteers to work and contribute their talents for the human and economic betterment of Goans.
To support anti-corruption and sound public policies in the fields of development, technology, education, health, transportation, and tourism in Goa.
To support Goans and others in their efforts to restore and preserve Goan villages, the countryside and coastal areas of Goa which are ecologically threatened.
To support groups with special needs such as Goan women, children, village and underprivileged groups of Goan society.
To work for the promotion and preservation of the socio-cultural, historical, and architectural heritage of Goans.
Management
Filomena Giese, President
Marlon Menezes, Vice President
Acaria Almeida, Treasurer
Melanie Moniz, General Secretary
Ibonio D'Souza, Goa Representative
Valerie Rodrigues, Goa Volunteer
Melinda Powell , Goa Volunteer
Board of Directors
- Acaria Almeida
- Filomena Giese
- George Pinto
- Melanie Moniz
- Marlon Menezes
- Shekhar Ambe