Our History, Our Inspiration
Yeh Bhi Hamaara Parivar Hai
The Iva Joyce Foundation was set up in 2022 in honour of Mrs. Iva Joyce Fernandes, ex-principal of St. Theresa's School in Bandra West, Mumbai by her family.
Iva Joyce was a very passionate animal lover and teacher her entire life. The aim and inspiration of the Foundation is to continue her wonderful work in helping improve society through the care and education of children/women and the welfare of animals.
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Mrs. Iva Joyce Fernandes
Her Story
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Mrs. Iva Joyce Fernandes was a born and bred Mumbaikar who became a teacher and ultimately principal of St. Theresa's boy school in Bandra West. She believed that education could help bring people out of poverty and help them make a life for themselves. She also set up and ran her own private nursery teaching young children from the age of 3-6 years, irrespective of whether they could pay for the tuition. Many of her students are now working in some of India's most reputed companies.
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She was also very passionate about animals and her house was a haven for stray animals who needed a home. She was never without a cat, dog or even a duck roaming around the house or garden.