The board members of our NGO are a group of dedicated professionals committed to guiding Vision Hope International toward its mission of supporting those in need. The board oversees the strategic direction of the organization and ensures that resources are effectively allocated to maximize impact. With a wealth of experience in humanitarian work, finance, and management, our board members provide essential governance and leadership.
Responsibilities for Vision Hope
Long term development of Vision Hope
Public Relations
Installation of a wider foundation of volunteers
My Motivation:
“I love to get to know people: their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and their motivations. I want to understand how people in hard times have adapted, and the ideas they have developed on their own, and to understand how some people are forced to cope, by violence or by shortage. But even more than getting to know people, I love it when they better get to know themselves – when for the first time in their lives they are able to see their full potential. This is an unbelievable privilege.”
Background:
Born in 1972, married, three children.
Founder, consultant and mentor for non-governmental organisations in Berlin, Germany.
Matthias.Boehning@vision-hope.org
Responsibilities for Vision Hope:
Strategic Stakeholder Management
Public Affairs
Political Communications
Quality Control
Fundraising and Donor Relations
Organizational Development
Background:
Born in 1985.
Policy Advisor
DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und
Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH (part of KfW Banking Group), Cologne
Department „Politics and Management Affairs“.
Silvana.Hoepfner@vision-hope.org
Responsibilities for Vision Hope:
Budget and Finances
Internal controlling
Project Accounting
Counseling for Social Law
My Motivation:
“Since my childhood, I have been interested in possibilities to support people who live in poverty and areas of conflict. Over the years, my enthusiasm for humanitarian aid has increased. For me, it’s important to support and promote people to an independent, self-determined life. Even when our work is just a drop in the ocean, it’s an investment in the future of many people, to encourage them and to enable changes. I want to be a part of it.”
Background:
Born in 1984.
Public Administrator and Business Administrator for non-profit-organisations in Munich, Germany.
Responsibilities for Vision Hope:
Secretary
Organisational Development
Quality Management
Qualification work and academic cooperations
My Motivation:
“There is hope in this world – even for the Middle East. The projects of Vision Hope give people their hope back. Committed volunteers work together with local partners equally. The ability to live fully is regained and adapted to the culture in a sustainable way. What could be better than supporting this?”
Background:
Born in 1967, married, four children.
Medical Doctor and Entrepreneur in Freiburg, Germany.
Responsibilities for Vision Hope:
Public Relations
Representative for association in Baden-Württemberg
Strategic Development
My Motivation:
“Hope – Vision Hope – that’s the name of our organisation. Hope motivates us. Hope is a positive expectation of something we long for or something we wish for in the future. The opposite of hope is desperation. We can get desperate by seeing and hearing the pictures and events taking place in the world. But in the many places where Vision Hope operates, there arises hope. And where even a small glimmer of hope is increased in daily life, desperation has to leave.”
Background:
Born in 1972.
Rehabilitation Practitioner in Pfalzgrafenweiler, Germany.
We ensure that Vision Hope really reach those who are most in need. With the help of local employees we carry out humanitarian projects for several million Euros every year. Volunteers support us in communication and fundraising and we can always use more support. If you wish to get involved with Vision Hope, just click here.
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Coordination of the Yemen country program
Point of contact for WASH
Institutional donors
Networking and advocacy
My Motivation
“I love people and hate injustice. At Vision Hope, I can work as part of a dedicated team to ensure that people in the Middle East can look to the future with hope and that poverty and global injustice no longer define them. I get to contribute my gifts and experience – and at the same time benefit from the example of the people we work with when I witness their perseverance, creativity, or hospitality.”
Academic and Experience
Civil engineer (transport-water-environment), working in development cooperation and emergency aid since 2004, with experience in project management, organizational development, collaboration with partners, and institutional donors. In addition, I am also active in a similar direction in my own neighborhood in Berlin in school support associations and neighborhood councils.
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Website
Contact Partner for Private Donors
My Motivation
“I am inspired by how Vision Hope creates concrete perspectives for people who are affected by crises. To give them new hope in this way is something so valuable, and to be a part of it is a privilege. I want to make this message known that we can also make such a difference from Germany!”
Academic and Experience
Bachelor’s degree of Social Work,
Work experience in Projectmanagement, Public Relations and Fundraising.
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Supporting the management
Bookkeeping
Commercial tasks
Secretarial work
Document management
Personnel management
My Motivation
“The opportunity to have a positive impact on other people’s lives is very fulfilling.
Working at Vision Hope is challenging as you are constantly looking for innovative
solutions to achieve goals together.
The successes we have achieved worldwide, working hand in hand as a team,
is the vision of hope to set further goals to make a positive change in the world.”
Academic and Experience
Qualified industrial management assistant
Voluntary project “German Egyptian Women”
Today I am involved in the school support association of my two daughters’ school.
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Project Coordination
Support for Country Teams in Project development, program planning, strategic orientation
Collaboration with consultants and volunteer experts
Establishing and maintaining collaborations with NGOs, foundations, and private sector partners if applicable
My Motivation
“Reading beneficiaries’ stories of successful humanitarian interventions and the lasting impact they leave behind brings hope in the effectiveness of our activities. I aspire to see a world with less poverty every coming day.”
Academic and Experience
Bachelor of Law – Yemen
Master of Law and Business Ethics – France
Master of Contracts and Commercial Management – USA
Master of Intercultural Conflict Management – Germany
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Planning and reporting of projects
Communication and collaboration with partner organizations
My Motivation
“Coming from a background shaped by hardship and resilience, I’ve experienced how much difference even small opportunities and support can make in someone’s life. This personal journey has fueled my drive to grow — and to help others grow along the way.
Working with Vision Hope gives me the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change, support people in need, and take part in building stronger, more hopeful communities together with others.”
Academic and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, with additional training in leadership and management
Experience in women empowerment organization in Herat, Afghanistan supported by partners from Germany
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Represent the organization in dealings with ministries, authorities, government departments, and institutions.
Oversee Yemen program and projects.
Strengthen staff capacities in both programmatic and administrative roles.
Ensure VHI’s mission and vision align with its policies and humanitarian principles.
Enhance VHI’s efforts to deliver development and humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations.
My Motivation
“I am so proud to work with VHI. It enables me to fulfill my social responsibility in achieving development, peace, helping the vulnerable groups, and easing their suffering.”
Academic and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in English.
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Oversees strategic development of administrative and supportive operations.
Ensures alignment of activities with the mission to support vulnerable communities in Yemen.
Leads staffing and human resource management.
Coordinates organizational policies.
Enhances operational efficiency.
Promotes sustainable development and humanitarian efforts to bring hope and relief to those in need.
My Motivation
“I am committed to working towards a better tomorrow by supporting and uplifting vulnerable communities. My goal is to create sustainable solutions and provide essential support that brings positive change, hope, and well-being to those in need.”
Academic and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Education with assessment and evaluation background in Business and Nonprofit Organizations.
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Representing Vision Hope International in South Yemen
Project Management
Institutional Relations and Liaison
Project Staff Management
My Motivation
“When you do voluntary work, you will never get bored. Everything about volunteering is exciting. It is full of new experiences that expand your horizons. Volunteering is a practice that requires skills and understanding of different cultures.”
Academic and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in English
Master’s degree in Business management
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Representing VHI in Hajjah Governorate.
Supervising and supporting the implementation of projects in Hajjah Governorate.
Hajjah Sub-Office manager .
My Motivation
“To see hope in the eyes of those people from poor communities in which we assist is my biggest motivation to work with the humanitarian organization VHI. ”
Academic and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Manager of Al-Hadidah Field Office
Supervising and supporting the implementation of projects in Al Hadidah Governorate.
Keeping up with staff in the office & field
Communication & Liaison with Local Authorities
My Motivation
“Nothing triggers the greatness inherent in us like the desire to help and support others… My principle is “Be courageous and do not let the fear of making mistakes prevent you from hitting the ball.”
Academic and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
Working with humanitarian NGOs as a Senior Monitoring and Evaluation officer
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and cash flow management for organizational projects and operations.
Ensure compliance with donor regulations, organizational policies, and financial procedures.
Manage financial reporting, grant tracking, and timely submission of donor reports.
Supervise accounting processes, including reconciliations, audits, and financial controls.
Provide financial guidance to project teams and support strategic decision-making through financial analysis.
My Motivation
“I am motivated by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful humanitarian and development initiatives that create a positive impact on communities. I am committed to applying my financial management expertise to strengthen accountability, support sustainable growth, and help achieve organizational objectives efficiently and transparently.”
Academic and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Verify the availability of adequate protection for funds and property in order to preserve them from loss, embezzlement, and theft, and the extent to which they are maintained and preserved.
Verify the effectiveness of the control structure.
My Motivation
“Yemen is going through the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, therefore; we must work hard and diligently for all who are in need. I believe we have to be dedicated to our work and do it with love in order to achieve peace and end poverty, hand-in-hand”
Academic and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
My responsibility as a Public Relation Manager lies in building relationships with the Governmental entities and the partners of the VHI organisation
Liaisoning for the organisation in Yemen
Motivations:
“Through working with Vision Hope International; I am able to contribute to alleviating lots of suffering in my country and reaching the people in need during this difficult time.”
Academic and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Biology
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Supervising and following up on all VHI logistics operations (supply chains, warehouses, procurement, vehicle, and transport movement, tenders, preparing monthly and annual plans and reports).
Motivations:
“If everyone is moving forward together, then the world could be changed to a better place for everyone.”
Academic and Experience
Experience in warehouse management, follow-up the purchase requisitions, tenders, follow-up of vehicle and transport movement, preparation of plans & reports, inventory, asset inventory, accident report, and final report.
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Providing leadership and support in the development and operationalization of the MEAL system for the organization and the team
Ensuring accountability to donors and beneficiaries
Managing the MEAL team to ensure that the MEAL system operates effectively with the support and resources required
Ensuring that action plans are included and followed up and that SMT reviews report regularly
Academic and Experience
Diploma in computer science (secretary & office automation), YCC institute, Sana’a, Yemen
Bachelor’s degree in English, Faculty of Education, Sana’a University, Yemen
Master’s degree in Curriculum and the Methods of Teaching English. , Sana’a University, Yemen
Strong working experiences with a national and international organisation
A trainer and master trainer with the British Council in Yemen
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Monitoring and supervising the progress of work in all departments and sections.
Updating and developing labor policies
Communicating and coordinating with all our offices in the governorates and the local partners.
My Motivation
“Changing the situation in Yemen will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek. We can serve others.”
Academic and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, Sanaa’ University.
Experience in working in the educational field for two years as a teacher of plastic arts and activities.
Six years of experience in working with advertising in Yemen and three years in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
A year in working with Al-Aqeeq TV channel in the decoration and production department.
An expert in the field of security and safety, specializing in training, qualification and operations management in establishments, companies, institutions, and government.
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Coordinating LDC project and vulnerable communities in Yemen
Consultant for LDC project technical study preparations related to project proposals
Motivations
” VHI works in the first place on developing and building human capabilities in the communities in need and conflict-ridden areas, I was born and raised in one of those communities, so I know the importance of such interventions.”
Academic and Experience
Architectural Master’s degree, Ukraine, Keeve
Architectural Bachelor’s degree from Engineering and Building Institute, Ukraine, Keeve
Architectural Bachelor’s degree at Technician secondary school, Sana’a, Yemen
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Coordinating LDC project and vulnerable communities in Yemen
Consultant for LDC project technical study preparations related to project proposals
Motivations
” VHI works in the first place on developing and building human capabilities in the communities in need and conflict-ridden areas, I was born and raised in one of those communities, so I know the importance of such interventions.”
Academic and Experience
Architectural Master’s degree, Ukraine, Keeve
Architectural Bachelor’s degree from Engineering and Building Institute, Ukraine, Keeve
Architectural Bachelor’s degree at Technician secondary school, Sana’a, Yemen
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Coordinating LDC project and vulnerable communities in Yemen
Consultant for LDC project technical study preparations related to project proposals
Motivations
” VHI works in the first place on developing and building human capabilities in the communities in need and conflict-ridden areas, I was born and raised in one of those communities, so I know the importance of such interventions.”
Academic and Experience
Architectural Master’s degree, Ukraine, Keeve
Architectural Bachelor’s degree from Engineering and Building Institute, Ukraine, Keeve
Architectural Bachelor’s degree at Technician secondary school, Sana’a, Yemen
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Coordinating LDC project and vulnerable communities in Yemen
Consultant for LDC project technical study preparations related to project proposals
Motivations
” VHI works in the first place on developing and building human capabilities in the communities in need and conflict-ridden areas, I was born and raised in one of those communities, so I know the importance of such interventions.”
Academic and Experience
Architectural Master’s degree, Ukraine, Keeve
Architectural Bachelor’s degree from Engineering and Building Institute, Ukraine, Keeve
Architectural Bachelor’s degree at Technician secondary school, Sana’a, Yemen
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
Preparing financial reports
Working on Winpaccs and entering financial transactions
Preparing and translating invoices
Communicating with the association’s lawyer and completing the required tasks
My Motivation
“I am deeply motivated to work with Vision Hope, a drive shaped by my experience with the organization since 2014. The work is fulfilling, and I greatly value the supportive environment, particularly the guidance of Mr. Matthias.”
Academic and Experience
Bachelor of Accounting, Al al-Bayt University
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Responsibilities at Vision Hope
My Motivation
“I’m deeply motivated to join Vision Hope as a change management expert to help shape AI integration in education with clarity, empathy, and strategic impact. This role aligns with my passion for empowering educators through emotionally intelligent transformation and contextually grounded innovation. I’m eager to co-create sustainable change that honors both tradition and future-forward learning.”
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