Mara Sandri President
Mara was born in Bologna, Italy. Since she was very young she has maintained an interest
in helping others while residing in Italy, she worked for a government office serving people. When she moved to the Dominican Republic she opened her Hotel business .There she has built a reputation for improving and saving people lives. Since visiting India in 1983 she found India as to be her spiritual home and here she feels is her true calling helping others.

Guadalupe Tapia Paykar Secretary
Guadalupe was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic . She grew up in small neighborhood in a big family they always helped each other, giving and sharing was their sense of pride.
As a teenager she worked in community programs . Later, as a sociologist, she developed programs for women’s organization in rural areas. She is proud to be part of the
Fior di Loto foundation because she believes that education can change and improve the life of
People. Today she is the inspiration of the foundation.

Deepu Maharshi Executive Representative
Deepu was born in the Holy town of Pushkar , India. He is a Brahmin (Priest). His dream is to build a free school where everyone can attend.When he met Mara and Guadalupe, his dream come true through the Fior di Loto Foundation. When he does this social work he says: “ I feel like in Paradise” He has promised to work only for this foundation until he grows too old.
Today Deepu is the anchor of the foundation in Pushkar.

We are a tax-free foundation helping Indian girls who do not have a chance to get any education in the neighboring village of Pushkar, state of Rajasthan northwest India. In
Addition, we are improving the quality of life to the impoverished community.

Pushkar is well known for the 550 temples including the only one dedicated to Lord Brahma in India. A desert surrounds the city and every November, the largest and the most important camel fair is celebrated here.