Team and Governance
We operate as a flat organisation, embracing democratic principles in decision making and implementation of both programmatic and organisational functions. Staff members are entrusted with greater responsibilities based on their years of experience and contribution to the social field.
Our team consists of seven Governing Board Members, 10 General Assembly Members and 15 Staff and Volunteers.
Governing Board Members
Our Governing Board is predominantly composed of women, and male members from diverse backgrounds. This inclusive leadership team is central to advancing our mission and values. The Board includes:
Ms Rajkumari Chand as Chairperson, Ms Renu Thakur, Member Secretary, Mr Khadyot Kumar Ojha, Treasurer, Dr (Ms) Saroj Verma, Member, Ms Ganga, Member, Dr (Mr) NS Dhariyal, Member, and Mr Anand Prakash, Member.
General Assembly Members
Our General Assembly plays a crucial role in discussing and making substantive and strategic decisions regarding programmatic investments and the future vision of the organisation. It functions as a think-tank and provides strategic guidance to the organisation. Members of the General Assembly have the opportunity to be elected to the Governing Board over time.
Staff and Volunteers Team
Programme coordinators, field coordinators, community mobilisers and volunteers.
Core Team
A Core Team of the organisation operates on the principal of collective decision making through collective leadership. It is mainly responsible for making strategic programme and management decisions. Membership in the Core Team is voluntary and self-nominated, comprising both staff members and volunteers.