Governance
Since inception, all HCFs have set high standards of governance; they adhere to the standards put in place by The Philippe Hatem Foundation for a Happy Childhood (PHF), the parent foundation in Geneva, which abides by Swiss rules and regulations. In addition, a Code of Ethics established by PHF is an integral part of the Affiliation Agreement of PHF with each HCF.
PHILIPPE HATEM FOUNDATION FOR A HAPPY CHILDHOOD [PHF]
Switzerland
- Registration: Canton de Genève, Reg #: CHE-442.185.893
- Date of incorporation: 4 September 2014
- Legal advisors: FRORIEP, Geneva
- Auditors: OGH Expertises Comptables et Fiscales SA, Geneva
HAPPY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION [HCF Lebanon]
Lebanon
- Registration: Lebanese Ministry of the Interior, Reg #: 557
- Date of incorporation: 13 April 2010
- Legal advisors: Fady Ziadé Law Firm, Beirut
- Auditors: BECA Hatem & Partners, Beirut
HAPPY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION NORTH AMERICA [HCF North America]
United States of America
- Registration: incorporated in the state of Illinois
- Date of incorporation: 31 May 2011
- Legal advisors: Quarles & Brady LLP, Chicago
- Exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
HAPPY CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION AFRICA [HCF Africa]
Tanzania
- Registration: Under the Companies Act 2002, Reg#: 83783
- Date of incorporation: 8 June 2011
- Legal advisors: Asyla Attorneys, Dar Es Salam
- Auditors: AUDITAX International – Arusha