Nederlands
Structure
The foundation HealthNet TPO has a flat organizational structure:
The Board of HealthNet TPO
- Mr. A. Winkler, Chairman
- Mr. H. Sondorp, Secretary
- Mrs. E. Kalkhoven , Treasurer
- Mrs. A. Papineau Salm , Member of the Board
- Mrs. Y. Braams-Morris, Member of the Board
The Management Team of Healthnet TPO
- Mr. Willem van de Put, MA, General Director,
- Mr. Hans Grootendorst, Director Operations
- Mr. Allard Stevens, Director Resource and Organization
- Prof. Ivan Komproe, PhD, Director Research & Development
History
HealthNet TPO was established by ‘Doctors without Borders’ in 1992 to bridge the gap between emergency aid and structural development. HealthNet TPO is a merger between HealthNet International (HNI) and TransculturalPsychosocialOrganization (TPO). HNI has knowledge and experience in reinforcing healthcare systems and prevention, diagnosis and treatment of transmissible diseases. TPO is an expert in the field of psychosocial and mental health care for survivors of war and natural disasters.
HealthNet's practical experience combined with the innovative interventionprogrammesand the academic background of TPO, ensures the development and implementation of innovative care systems in war- or calamity areas.
