About us

Helen oversees advocacy, communications and services for H2H Network members. Helen holds master’s degrees in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, and Languages/ Political Science. She has 15 years’ experience on four continents, primarily in child protection and gender equality, and has worked for several international NGOs and UN agencies. After hours, Helen loves trail running and skiing in the Alps.

Alice leads the network's financial strategy and supports the grant-making process under the H2H Fund. Alice has a 10-year background in finance and compliance, including seven years in the humanitarian sector, mostly with Solidarités International, in the field and at HQ in France. Based in Annecy, she is always on the hunt for a new fondue recipe!

Kseniya ensures network compliance with DFID and DRC policies and protocols. Before joining the H2H network, Kseniya worked in an international development consultancy, in NGOs supporting and managing diverse donor-funded projects, and as a trainee at the European Parliament in Brussels. Kseniya holds a MA in International Relations and an LLM in International Law and Human Rights. After hours, Kseniya follows the work of the International Space Station and developments in space exploration.

Claire focuses primarily on the H2H Covid-19 humanitarian support package. She coordinates the overall package and ensures integration with other global and regional humanitarian activities. Claire has over 10 years’ experience managing innovation initiatives across various contexts and organizations. She holds master’s degrees in Innovation and Architecture from French universities. In her free time, she is part-yogi, part-artist and flea market addict.

Éva focuses on communication, advocacy and awareness raising on social media and other digital communication channels. Eva is a Hungarian living in France who holds a master’s degree in Communication for Development (C4D). Before joining the H2H Network core team, Eva worked for UNHCR in Budapest, after 10 years' in private sector marketing and communications. Eva is passionate about Brazilian and Cuban music and dance. She also loves hiking in the mountains.

Annette supports the financial side of the grant-making process under the H2H Network Fund. For the last 6 years, Annette has worked with the Danish Refugee Council, primarily supporting a grant-making mechanism for diaspora organizations in Denmark. Before that, she lived in Nepal for one year and studied Development Studies at Lund University in Sweden. Despite living in the flat city of Copenhagen, her favorite hobby in her spare time is climbing.