NORA-International
Driving Our Mission Through Fundraising
NORA-International, our dedicated Funding Agency based in Denmark, serves as the vital financial backbone for NORA-Madagascar. This team of passionate volunteers is driven by a shared commitment to creating lasting, impactful change for the communities we serve. Their primary focus is securing and managing the funds necessary to fuel our development work, ensuring resources are channeled efficiently and transparently to where they are needed most.
You can read more about our Organizational Structure here.
NORA-International S/I
Roarsvej 27, 2000 Frederiksberg – Denmark
CVR: 46069269
The NORA-International Board
Trine Bom | Founder & Chair
As the founder of NORA and Chair of both the International and Madagascar boards, Trine provides the ultimate strategic bridge. Living permanently in Madagascar, she manages all daily project oversight and development. This dual-hatted role ensures that NORA-International’s funding is always rooted in the immediate, real-world needs of our partner communities.
Peder Møller Andersen | Treasurer
Peder provides the rigorous financial backbone of the organization. He serves as the Treasurer for NORA-International, managing the Danish funding agency’s fiscal integrity. As a member of the NORA-Madagascar Board, he ensures that our financial strategy aligns perfectly with our field operations, creating a closed-loop system of accountability.
See more about Trine and Peder here.
Pernille Ehlers | Board Member
MSc in Geography & Social Studies | Specialist in Sustainable Development.
Pernille brings a sophisticated technical lens to the NORA-Madagascar board, holding a Master of Science in Geography and Social Studies with a core focus on Development Geography, Sustainability, and Resource Management. Her career is defined by the transition from academic theory to the resolution of real-world environmental challenges.
With extensive experience in managing development projects centered on ecological resilience, Pernille’s specialized competencies include Development Policy, Project Implementation, and Climate Adaptation. Her deep understanding of Natural Resource Management is a vital asset for NORA, ensuring that our initiatives in Madagascar are not only impactful today but ecologically viable for the next generation.
At the board level, Pernille provides the strategic guidance necessary to navigate complex international development landscapes. Her unique ability to combine data-driven policy with practical project oversight makes her a key architect of our fundraising strategies and our mission to create tangible, self-sustaining impact in the communities we serve.
Lise Bidstrup | Board Member
Author, Strategist, and Global Advocate.
Lise brings a powerful combination of organizational governance and international field experience to NORA-Madagascar. With a background as an Executive Board member and Treasurer for the Danish Authors’ Society, her expertise in strategic management and financial oversight is exceptionally well-founded.
Her work with the Danish Refugee Council and projects in Bangladesh –alongside her experience in over 75 countries – provides her with a unique “boots on the ground” perspective. In 2017, she was named Author of the Year for the Børnenes Ulandskalender, proving her ability to translate complex global sustainability into clear, engaging narratives.
Lise strengthens our board with the rare ability to bridge high-level strategy with a deep, practical understanding of international development.
