Board & Advisory Council
Providing governance, guidance, and strategic oversight for DCA
Board of Directors
Being a foundation, DCA Livestock Programs has a Board that outlines the DCA policy. An Advisory Council provides the Board (bi)annually with support and advice. The Board meets approximately 11 times a year; the Advisory Council and the Board meet once or twice a year. Members of the Board and the Advisory Council are working on a voluntary base, and will only be reimbursed for costs made for attending meetings of the Foundation, and representation.
Theo Lam
Chairman
Gert-Jan Duives
Secretary
Romke Steensma
Treasurer
Bram Schreuder
Member
Kees van Maanen
Member
Advisory Council
The Advisory Council provides the Board with technical expertise, strategic insight, and independent advice related to livestock development, veterinary services, and humanitarian programming.
Henk Jan Ormel
DVM
Hedwig Bruggeman
MSc
Frauke de Weijer
DVM
Peter W. de Leeuw
DVM PhD
Lucy Maarse
MSc
Decision Making Team (DMT)
The Decision Making Team (DMT) serves as the executive body responsible for guiding DCA’s strategic direction, operational oversight, and organizational performance. The team ensures that policies, programs, and resources are aligned with DCA’s mission, values, and long-term development objectives.
Chalachew Niguse Agonafir
Executive Director
Abdul Qadir Fakhri
Deputy Executive Director
Faridoon Sherullah
Program Director
Raymond Briscoe
Consultant Director - External Relations
Commitment and Governance
Through the combined efforts of the Board and Advisory Council, DCA ensures strong governance, transparency, and accountability while continuing to deliver effective and sustainable livestock programs across Afghanistan.