Founders & Committees

Robert Peroni, founder and president of our foundation, grew up in South Tyrol. When he set off on his expedition to cross Greenland at its widest point in 1983, then in his early 40s, it marked a decisive turning point in his life. He was magically drawn to the gentle nature of the Inuit and the beauty of the Arctic landscape.

As a result, he moved to Tasiilaq. The town has a population of 2,000 and is the only town in the entire east of Greenland. The Inuit have lived here for generations, hunting and fishing – and Robert Peroni lives with them.

A living room in East Greenland in the 1980s. Socks are hanging up to dry in the background. On the right of the picture is Robert Peroni, smiling broadly. To his left is an Inuit, also smiling broadly. His smile reveals a long gap in his upper teeth.

In the 1990s, Robert Peroni founded the Red House, laying the foundation for sustainable tourism in East Greenland. This community-based tourism involves local people in their traditional occupations. With the establishment of the foundation, Robert Peroni is passing on his legacy.

At The Red House Hotel. On the right is Robert Peroni, laughing, around 70 years old. To his left is an Inuit woman in traditional clothing. She is seen from the side. Robert Peroni and the woman are looking at each other.

Foundation Board and Advisory Board

The Foundation Board is the central body of the foundation. In addition to the founder and president Robert Peroni, its members include Manfred Häupl, Moritz Mohs, Christian Verling, and Gabriel Bachmann.

Heike Wähner, Ulrike Fischer, Isabel Rupf, Marion Hofmann, and Nora Kauffeldt provide support as an advisory body on the Foundation Advisory Board.

The group photo of the trustees and advisory board members of the Red House Greenland Foundation highlights the diversity within the foundation.

Foundation Board and Advisory Board, from left to right: Christian Verling, Manfred Häupl, Isabel Rupf, Gabriel Bachmann, Heike Wähner, Marion Hofmann, Ulrike Fischer, Robert Peroni

We are mainly volunteers. Except for the costs of auditing, accounting, and administration, which amount to a maximum of 20 percent of our workload, we work free of charge. Your donation will directly and primarily benefit the residents of East Greenland and social projects at the Red House.