After a childhood in New York and a cosmopolitan upbringing, Albina studied at the Sorbonne University in Paris. After working as a freelance journalist, she began a successful career in film production. Following the tragic death of her son in 1986 she dedicated her life to humanitarian action and the economic and social development of the most vulnerable populations on the planet. In 1989, with friends and relatives, she founded the François-Xavier Bagnoud Association (FXB International), of which she is still today the President Emerita. Learn more about Albina 

“Albina has championed the cause of children orphaned by AIDS since the beginning of the pandemic, when few people had the understanding, courage and determination to make their voices heard.” (Dr. Peter Piot, former Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS – UNAIDS).

Cécile joined FXB in 2018 after completing a Master’s degree in Anthropology in Canada. Her role is to follow up on programme activity reports, including by providing technical support to the Country Offices. She also takes part in fundraising campaigns in Switzerland.

Doctor specialized in public health, Cho Cho joined FXB in 2013 as Director of FXB’s HIV/AIDS programs. She was appointed Country Director in 2016. Cho Cho is an expert on gender equality issues, policy development for women’s empowerment and the fight against human trafficking and forced child labor.

Having spent her entire working life dealing first-hand with development issues in Africa, Asia and South America, Christine is an expert in issues involving the care, support and protection of orphans and vulnerable children, as well as the development of fragile communities. Christine joined FXB International  in 1991 and has actively contributed to the development of FXB activities and the Community Development Program FXBVillage methodology throughout the world. Within FXB International, she is notably developing innovative partnerships relating to sustainable development.

Christine is a Board Member of FXB France and FXB Rwanda.

Trained as a psychologist and educator, Damascene first worked as a Senior School Principal. He has been with FXB for 25 years, first as Country Director and for the past several years as Director of FXB’s activities in Africa. Damascene has contributed significantly to the deployment of the VillageFXB economic and community development methodology in Burundi, Namibia, Uganda, DRC and Rwanda.

Emmanuel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies and a Master’s degree in Project Management. He joined FXB in 2012. As Executive Director of FXB Rwanda, he ensures the smooth running of the NGO which is one of the most important local organizations in the country.

Erdenetuya Jambal (nicknamed Tuya) grew up in the province of Dornogobi in eastern Mongolia. She started working for FXB in 2015. In collaboration with Bruce (FXB China), she adapted the FXBVillage model of economic and community development to the specific context of the Gobi Desert. Tuya graduated from Ulaanbaatar University in 1999 with a Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics.

Gisèle holds a degree in Clinical and Social Psychology from the University of Bujumbura. She has worked with FXB since 2006 and was appointed Country Director in 2008. The economic and social empowerment of women and the protection of children are at the heart of its daily concerns in the field.

Karina joined FXB USA in 2015. Previously, she was a Program Associate with the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. where she built the capacity of junior leagues in their community impact programs. From 2008 to 2012, she lived in Mexico and held leadership positions in various social change organizations dedicated to poverty alleviation. Karina holds a BA in International Relations from Tufts University and an MA in Public Policy from Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government. She is a former Fellow of We Are All Brooklyn and the Council of Jewish Emigrant Community Organizations BluePrint Fellowship.

Laure Delouvrier joined FXB in 2014. Her role is to carry out the activities of FXB France, to develop and maintain relationships with companies, foundations, public and private donors and to organize fundraising events in different countries. Her goal is for FXB to grow its resources each year, and with them its ability to finance local programs.

Mamta grew up in the Jharkhand region of India and joined FXB in 2010. FXB India Suraksha works in some 15 states and territories of the Indian Union, providing concrete assistance to women, children and disadvantaged communities to reduce their vulnerability in terms of poverty, health, education and protection. Mamta has a Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics and has worked in the areas of rural livelihoods, socio-economic research and various monitoring and evaluation programmes across India, Vietnam and Nepal.

Sacha started working for FXB during his civil service in 2013, and first focused on best practices regarding Income Generating Activities in FXB’s programs. He was then quickly made responsible for the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) processes of the FXB programs, with a specific focus on final evaluations. In addition to the M&E, Sacha also works on project proposals, multidimentional poverty analysis, performance reporting, and program development. He holds a Master’s degree in Ethics and Economics from the University of Fribourg in Switzerland.

Stevie (short for Stephanie) began working with FXB in 2000 and has served as Country Director since 2008. Stevie has contributed significantly to the evolution of after-school support and life and interpersonal skills development programmes in slums around Johannesburg and Witbank. Stevie wrote a book for children facing death called My Special Angel.

Stevie wrote a book for children dealing with death, called My Special Angel.