The TARA Team
Working in an NGO requires considerable commitment and we are proud that our working environment allows us to put all the advantages of teamwork to the service of Child Protection and Empowerment in India. Our passionate and devoted team is key in the children’s education and development on a day to day basis. Read more about the role each team member plays by pointing the cursor to them in the gallery bellow!
Caroline Basanti Roublin
Executive Director, TRANSVERSE
"At TARA, I’m always surprised by how fast the children grow, learn, and develop confidence and skills. Their strength and will are remarkable. Care and attention make their talents bloom. Everyday I’m simply amazed."
Akanksha Michyari
Program Lead, TOC
"I love working with the children and it's fascinating to see how confident they are growing up to be. It's the determination and the cheerful faces of the children, which motivate me to work harder."
Olivia Sunny
Program Lead, TARA GIRLS
"Children are like wet cement, we can mold them the way we want to. At TARA children are actually growing up in such a way that they can adjust in all the life situations. I feel proud and joyful working with children and helping them utilizing their own skills and potential to develop a better personality."
Keinesuang Akeoh
Assistant Program Lead, TARA TOTS
"The TARA Homes have a very good and beautiful family-like environment. Here children grow up with all the love, care, protection and support which is making their life complete and full. I feel so great and privileged to be associated with TARA which is making many positive changes in the children life."
Khan Dilwara Ahmed
Child Welfare Officer, TARA GIRLS
"In my role as a Child Welfare Officer at TARA, Every day, I have the privilege of working closely with children who have faced adversity and ensuring their safety, education, and emotional support. TARA's mission appeal deeply with me, as it aligns with my belief in creating a nurturing environment where each child's potential can flourish. Witnessing the transformative impact of our efforts on the lives of these children is inspiring. It's an honor to be part of an organization that advocates for the rights and futures of vulnerable children, and I am committed to contributing my utmost to this cause."
Prasanta Ghosh
Account Manager, TRANSVERSE
"In short span of time I am happy and enjoying my responsibilities. It’s a great opportunity for me. I like all TARA children, who are growing and fulfilling their dreams with the help of the TARA Team and the Volunteers. I am sure all TARA children will do better in life whatever they do. I appreciate the values of TARA. They are always trying to do better for children. In TARA I find family like environment, where everyone respects each other. I am really glad to be part of this team."
Seema Massi
Cook, TARA GIRLS
""You forget everything, absolutely everything when you are at TARA with the kids. I am in love with them. TARA is everything to me now.""
Shabhoor Shabhoor
Child Welfare Officer, TARA TOTS
"My association with TARA Tots goes back to the year 2019. Initially I started off as a tutor. Gradually, I started working as a child welfare officer. I am extremely delighted to be here and feel at home because the working atmosphere is full of life. TARA Tots taught me a lot of life skills including effective team work. I look after the overall promotion of Childrens' welfare and help them to develop and maximize their potential. I express my gratitude to all persons of TARA family."
Surabhi Roy
Senior Child Welfare Officer, TARA BOYS
"I was extremely nervous when I joined TARA as this is my first job. My experience as a Child Welfare Officer has been very insightful. I had a warm welcome from my associates at TARA Girls. The children opened the door to their lives and accepted me from the very beginning. Each day I gather new learnings and challenges, but the constant support from the staff has helped me in growing as a better person."
Abhishek Kumar
Outreach Social Worker, TOC
"In my role as an Outreach Social Worker at TARA, I proudly serve as the first point of contact between my organization and the vibrant Saidulajab community. engaging with families, making home visits, and actively addressing their concerns are not just my responsibilities for me; they're sources of immense fulfillment. My exceptional team serves as both my support system and a wellspring of inspiration, pushing me to consistently deliver my very best in the field. But my true love in this role? It's the children. I find indescribable joy in working with them, fostering their growth, and contributing to a brighter future for these young minds. It's a job that's not just fulfilling but incredibly rewarding too."
Angélique Sabrié
Donor Care Officer, TRANSVERSE
"Part of my job is to facilitate communication between the children and their sponsors. The children are really proud to know that people all over the world believe in them. I am so happy to be a small part of this meaningful relationship."
Asif Hussain
Training & HR Coordinator, TRANSVERSE
"My job at TARA is to train all TARA associates on different policies and skills. The thing which I like the most at TARA is that children get a home-like environment here and individual attention, which is rare."
Bati Shrivastav
Nanny, TARA TOTS
"RMy responsibility, as a nanny, is to be with children to give proper supervision on their activities, making them engage in different things. We deal with different forms of behaviour among the children, and it makes me feel good realising that I’m helping and guiding them in their needs. TARA is a place where we provide space for the children to share their concerns and happiness. It also helps the staff to build their self-confidence and to develop the knowledge to provide the best care for the children overall. I'm so thankful to TARA"
Binod Khawas
Senior Night Staff, TARA BOYS
"My job is to provide a safe and secure environment to the boys at night. I like that we all work as a team and try to find solutions for problems together for the benefit of children."
David Rinchungnunga Royte
TBB Coordinator, TRANSVERSE
"As a TARA Big Bird Coordinator, my role is to empower and support young adults who have transitioned from our homes into our aftercare, ensuring their successful integration into society, and witnessing their growth and independence is incredibly fulfilling and meaningful to me."
Haunu Guite
Senior Nanny, TARA TOTS
"I love to work with children. I feel that the kids are very much attached to us and we also feel the same. In TARA I like the team work and co-ordination among staff."
Jahangir Alam
Partnership and Donor care Lead, TRANSVERSE
"Utilizing my ten years of experience in banking and client relationship management, I have had the privilege of witnessing the profound impact TARA has on individuals' lives. This experience inspired my transition to Partnership Management, and I am currently enjoying the learning opportunities and heightened responsibilities this role offers. The joy reflected in the smiles of these children continues to be my driving force."
Javed Islam
Community Mobilizer, TOC
"At Tara Outreach Centre, I teach and work as community mobilizer. It's great to work amongst kids."
Julie Pao
Health care coordinator, TRANSVERSE
"I feel very lucky to have very supportive colleagues. TARA imparts not only to the children but also to the staff the value of love and humility. Being with the children, and seeing them grow mentally, physically and emotionally give me a sense of fulfillment. Seeing the children with smiles, really makes me feel happy too."
Jyoti Jyoti
Health care officer, TRANSVERSE
"I am really enjoying working in TARA as there's much transparency and because of its unique code and conduct, the environment here is like a family. I hope the kids become independent individuals one day."
Kannilaxmi Kannilaxmi
Senior Night Staff, TARA TOTS
""I am always smiling, all because of them. These children are an absolute blessing. With them, I am a kid. It feels like I am reliving my childhood. They keep me going, always keep me in my good spirit.""
Khan Hasina Ahmed
Head Of Residential Program, TRANSVERSE
"It is very rewarding when you see a young person progress and know you have been part of that progression. I start my day by making the children feel safe and happy. Working with children, you don’t need any more motivation. They want to learn, talk, share and laugh or they may want help. We give them the best possible start in education- not just helping with numbers and letters, but helping with social, emotional and life skills. TARA strive to give the best care to the children as possible and I'm a proud member of the TARA family."
Komuha Jajuo
Head of Family based Program, TARA TOTS
"No matter how demanding life can be working with children, at the end of the day, they give me a reason to smile. It means a lot to me! I love the spirit of team work here and the unity that exists amidst varied diversity. My supportive director and colleagues give me confidence to take up this position."
Mahipal Taak
Driver and Logistic Assistant, TRANSVERSE
"I work as a Driver and logistic Assistant. I am responsible to pick and drop the children to school and buy the grocery and other required items for the programs. I enjoy working with the cooperative and carring team."
Meera Chauhan
Night Staff, TARA GIRLS
"I have learnt a lot of new things since I have started working with TARA. I really like that the TARA team is very supportive of each other."
Mukesh Kumar
Driver and Logistic Assistant, TRANSVERSE
""A place like TARA is a blessing. Kids are amazing and love to ride for them. They don't trouble me at all. It's a big family.""
Nitin Sharma
Head of HR and Admin, TRANSVERSE
"Working in TARA has brought lots of positive changes in my life both personally and professionally. What I like about Tara is that here every child is being given a complete individual attention. They have an active participation in all the process. TARA is the place where they see dreams and make themselves capable of full filling them with the help of highly motivated team and volunteers from all over the world. I had never imagined how wonderful it could be to work for children and now I am living and enjoying it every day. They are my main motivation of keep trying and give my best for all the work I do. It’s a great pleasure to be a part of these great Homes."
Nitin Kumar Gautam
Driver and Logistic Assistant, TRANSVERSE
"I work as Driver and Logistic Assistant. I like working in TARA. TARA has very good policies and rules. The best partmof my job is to carry TARA children to school everyday."
Pascal Fautrat
Founder | Advisor, TRANSVERSE
"Every day, with the children, I take classes of humility and courage. And I try to be up to their amazing desire to live and to learn."
Purna Maya Biswakarma
Night Staff, TARA TOTS
"I like spending time with the children, and most importantly, I love preparing food for them. Working with TARA helps me plan and organize my multi-tasks systematically, given the nature of my work as a night staff. The monthly operational staff meetings and other training organized by TARA give me space and platform to share my views, helping me build my self-confidence. "
Ritu Thakuri
Nanny, TARA TOTS
""TARA is a place where happiness is in the air. Children are love, absolute love. My fellow co-workers are my biggest support in TARA.""
Sanju Tamang
Senior Nanny, TARA TOTS
"I like working with children and I feel comfortable in TARA. All the staff are very friendly. when I enter in TARA I forget all my tension and I am filled with happiness."
Sargam Mathew
Education Coordinator, TOC
"I have been associated with TARA for a few years now. I worked as the Child Welfare Officer at TARA Girls and then when I was offered a position as the education coordinator at TARA Outreach Centre in 2019, I took a leap of faith and joined the position. My experience was very different because I was working on a new project which was only in its initial stages in 2019, but I had grown and learned with the children and my co-workers who supported me in taking this role and fulfilling the challenging tasks that came my way. I am very thankful for this opportunity."
Sarika Vishal Massey
Nanny, TARA TOTS
"Working in tara has made me more loving towards children and has improved my multi-tasking and team Coordination greatly. The staff and children were very welcoming when I joined and I have made many good friends here."
Shobha Lama
Senior Night Staff, TARA BOYS
"I take care of these children as they are my own. I like working with the children. It is enjoyable and we spend good time with the staff and the children. I'm happy that everyone is treated equally in TARA."
Soni Kumari
Nanny, TARA TOTS
""One day, when I entered TARA Tots, a group of children suddenly came running towards me to give a group hug; and that was when I realized my worth here. In no time, I became theirs and they became mine. This is the magic of TARA. It makes you its own .. a family that knows how to maintain relationships and love unconditionally, selflessly, without any pretense.""
Suja Rai
Night Staff, TARA GIRLS
"Thank you TARA for giving me an opportuinity to work with you. I really like working in TARA. Here I get to learn new things every day. I am happy working here and would like to continue working with TARA for long time. "
Suman Chauhan
Night Staff, TARA GIRLS
"I really like the team work displayed by the staff and the sense of family at TARA. I also really enjoy talking to and learning from the children. I am really proud of my job here."
Taslim Alam
Maintenance and Logistic Officer, TRANSVERSE
"I love the way TARA team behaves with staff. TARA team is very encouraging and supportive."
Wartika Bazari
Development and Strategy Coordinator, TRANSVERSE
"I take great pride in being a member of TARA, an organization that has effectively ensured the safety and well-being of numerous children. It is truly humbling and inspiring for me to have the opportunity to make a positive impact on their lives"
The TARA team is structured according to its various programmes and their specific needs. The TARA Outreach Centres (TOCs) are run by a Head officer dedicated to family support in an open environment. She is responsible for managing the two centres and ensuring consistent practices. She supervises the managers of each centre, the educational coordinator, the social workers (educators, community facilitators), teachers and multi-skilled workers.
The TARA hostels follow a similar principle, adapted to their specific needs. A dedicated head of accommodation supervises the managers of the homes and the young adults programme to ensure the well-being of the residents, their psychological follow-up and the transitions between the different programmes. Here too, a multidisciplinary team of social workers and educationalists supervise the children on a daily basis. TARA Big Birds is distinguished by the semi-autonomy of its residents, who are housed in shared flats and supported by a mentor in their studies, their professional activities and their transition to adulthood.
The TARA Training Centre is run by a professional who coordinates the training courses, runs the basic modules and calls on outside speakers for the others.
A cross-programme team manages logistics, administration, accounting, human resources, communications and fundraising. It also manages pooled operations (physical and mental health).