Goa Sudharop

About Us

who we are

WHO WE ARE

Goa Sudharop is a volunteer-driven non-profit championing the well-being of Goa and Goans globally since 2000. Our mission is to uplift lives, foster development, and create opportunities for empowerment. 
 
Goa’s unique history has shaped its distinct culture, customs, and lifestyle.  By providing essential resources and encouraging active participation, we support Goans in realizing their dreams of building better futures. Together, we strive to make a meaningful difference in this diverse and culturally rich community in the areas of health care, education, farming and employment.

OUR MISSION

Goa Sudharop is focused on preserving our Goan heritage and the environment while uplifting marginalized Goans through health care initiatives, training, education and empowerment opportunities to improve their future

FOUNDERS

Filomena Giese 

George Pinto

HONORARY ADVISORS

Dr. Santosh Helekar (USA)

Dr. Suraj Kamat (USA)

MANAGEMENT (USA)

Raissa DeMay, President


Marilyn Barnes, Vice President


Daryl Martyris, Secretary


Andrea Balasuriya, Treasurer


Harriet Ferens, Board Member


Ligia Giese, Board Member

Harriet Ferens, President


Marilyn Barnes, Vice President


Raissa DeMay, Secretary


Andrea Balasuriya, Treasurer


Dr Ligia Giese, Board Member

MANAGEMENT & VOLUNTEERS (GOA)

Verma D’Mello, Executive Director

Fatima D’Souza, Treasurer & Trustee

Vaikunth Pundalik Fondekar, Trustee

Dr. Sarvesh Savant, Trustee

Zita D’Mello, Trustee

Olga Rego, Volunteer

Perpetual, Volunteer

Dr. Joleen, Volunteer

Ayesha Sheik, Volunteer

Adv. Anita, Volunteer

Valent, Volunteer

MEDICAL VOLUNTEER TEAM (GOA)

*Providing pro-bono services to Goans in need

Dr. Arvind Almeida – Pediatrician
Dr. Austin Cabral – Physiotherapist

Dr. Devdutt Sail – Covid Advisor

Dr. Nikita Madkaikar – Dental Surgeon

Dr. R.N. Madkaikar – Gynecologist

Dr. Sarvesh Savant – Ophthalmologist

WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA

Shawna Ferens

Erum D’mello

Aidan Pinto

Crislyn Duarte

Leah Cardoz

AWARDS