DISCLAIMER

Women Empowerment: The organization aims to empower women in rural communities, enabling them to actively participate in decision-making processes, access education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, and contribute effectively to their families and communities.

Livelihood Enhancement: The organization focuses on creating sustainable livelihood opportunities for women by providing skill development, entrepreneurship training, and access to resources. This not only improves their economic well-being but also strengthens the overall resilience of communities.

Climate Resilience: The organization works towards building climate-resilient communities by promoting sustainable farming practices, water conservation, and afforestation. This empowers women to play a key role in mitigating the impacts of climate change and safeguarding natural resources.

Pastoral and Forest Rights: The organization advocates for the recognition and protection of pastoral and forest rights of marginalized communities, particularly women, ensuring their access to land and resources, and preserving their traditional ways of life.

Empowering Communities for Lasting Change

LIVE Foundation is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating positive change in Jharkhand and Bihar. By collaborating with grassroots initiatives, government bodies, communities, media, and local organizations, we strive to empower individuals and uplift communities throughout these states.

Key Points: 

• Extensive work across Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhatisgarh.
• Direct presence in four districts of Jharkhand and two districts of Bihar.
• Collaborative partnerships with local civil society organizations (CSOs) in other parts of the states.
• Engaging with grassroots initiatives, state & district governments, communities, media, and local self-government (LSG) institutions.
• Impactful projects focusing on various sectors and community development.

By combining local partnerships and a collaborative approach, LF is dedicated to creating sustainable development and empowering communities in Jharkhand and Bihar. 

The governance structure consists of two main components: the Board of Trustees and the Managing Trustee.

Board of Trustees:

Composed of individuals with diverse expertise, experience, and a commitment to the NGO's mission. Meets regularly (biannually meeting, or as needed) to review progress, assess challenges, and make informed decisions.

• Strategic Planning: Responsible for defining the NGO's strategic direction, long-term goals, and policies.
• Ensures adherence to legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Policy Formulation: Creating and reviewing policies that guide the organization's activities.
• Financial Oversight: Approving budgets, financial reports, and major expenditures.
• Program Approval: Reviewing and approving new programs or initiatives.
• Evaluation: Assessing the NGO's performance against its goals and mission.

Managing Trustee:

The Managing Trustee is given a significant level of autonomy and decision-making authority to ensure swift and efficient execution of the Board's directives. The managing trustee should necessarily be female and one of the board members. She is appointed by the Board and serves as the chief executive and operational head of the NGO. Reports regularly to the Board on progress, challenges, and resource allocation.

• Execution: Implementing strategies, policies, & programs approved by Board.
• Operational Management: Overseeing all aspects of the NGO's activities, including projects, fundraising, building/developing infrastructure, and partnerships.
• Team Management: Hiring, managing, and supervising staff and volunteers.
• Financial Management: Managing the budget, financial transactions, and reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Building and maintaining relationships with donors, partners, and the community.

A conflict resolution mechanism is established to address disagreements between the Board and the Managing Trustee.

Process: Initially, attempts are made to resolve conflicts through open communication & discussion. If a resolution is not achieved, an independent mediator or committee may be involved. Ultimately, the Board retains the authority to make final decisions in cases of irreconcilable disputes.

To ensure continuity, the NGO implements a succession plan for both the Board and the Managing Trustee.

Process:

The Board identifies potential new trustees with the required expertise and values. A clear process is in place for appointing a new Managing Trustee in case of vacancy, with Board’s approval.