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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.

Community Engagement and Mobilization:

• LIVE FOUNDATION collaborates with village volunteers to identify local challenges and needs.
• Engages with Panchayati Raj Institution representatives to understand community dynamics and priorities.
• Raises awareness about women's rights, livelihood opportunities, climate change, and land rights to foster community ownership.

Capacity Building:

• LIVE FOUNDATION conducts training programs to enhance the skills and knowledge of women and community members.
• Equips women with leadership skills, entrepreneurship training, and climate-resilient agricultural practices.
• Empowers pastoral and forest communities with information about their rights and sustainable resource management.

Empowerment and Livelihood Enhancement:

• Supports women in establishing self-help groups (SHGs) to promote financial independence and collective decision-making.
• Facilitates access to microfinance, credit, and markets to boost income generation and livelihood opportunities.
• Encourages women to participate in value-added activities such as handicrafts, sustainable agriculture, and eco-tourism.

Creating Local Champions:

• Empowered women become local champions and role models within their communities. They inspire other women to join initiatives and take control of their lives.

Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability:

• Trains communities in climate-smart agriculture, water conservation, and natural resource management.
• Promotes afforestation, agroforestry, and sustainable land use practices to enhance climate resilience.
• Raises awareness about the importance of biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services.

Advocacy and Rights Awareness:

• Collaborates with Panchayati Raj Institution representatives to advocate for women's rights, pastoral rights, and forest rights.
• Engages in policy advocacy to ensure gender-sensitive and inclusive policies at the local and state levels.
• Empowers women to assert their rights and access entitlements provided by law.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning:

• Establishes a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track project outcomes and impact.
• Regularly assesses the effectiveness of interventions and makes data-driven adjustments.
• Shares best practices and lessons learned to improve program design and implementation.

Scaling and Replication:

• Demonstrates successful models of women empowerment, livelihood enhancement, and climate resilience.
• Expands project impact to more villages and districts in Jharkhand by leveraging the knowledge and networks of village volunteers and Panchayati Raj Institution representatives.

Sustainability and Community Ownership:

• Empowers communities to lead and sustain projects by fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Builds the capacity of Panchayati Raj Institution representatives to continue advocating for women's rights and sustainable development.
• Establishes partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure long-term support and collaboration.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all, but it has hit the most vulnerable in our society the hardest. In Jharkhand, migrant workers faced immense challenges, daily wage earners lost their jobs, and reliance on agriculture increased. With global remittances expected to decline by 20%, urgent action was needed.

At our organization, we recognized the crucial role NGOs play in supporting communities during these unprecedented times. We stepped up to provide essential aid, focusing on food security and breaking the chain of infection. Despite operational and financial challenges, we remained committed to protecting our stakeholders and delivering vital services.

Ensuring the safety of our frontline staff was paramount. They adhered to strict safety protocols, employing social distancing measures, using motorcycles for fieldwork, and carrying sanitizers and reusable masks. We worked closely with local authorities, supporting them wherever needed, while promoting COVID-19 Appropriate Behavior (CAB).

Hunger emerged as a critical issue, particularly among migrant laborers and marginalized families. Thanks to the incredible support of our donors and crowd funding efforts, we distributed dry ration to those in need for three months, bridging the gap until they could resume work.

Together, we have faced unprecedented challenges and discovered new opportunities for collaboration and innovation. As a community, we are reimagining how we can overcome this crisis. Join us in empowering the vulnerable and shaping a brighter future for all.

Summary: LIVE Foundation, in collaboration with Vishwa Yuvak Kendra and Ranchi Press Club, organized a seminar on women's empowerment just ahead of International Women's Day 2022. The event aimed to foster equal opportunities for women across all spheres. The state finance minister, Mr. Rameshwar Oraon, addressed the attendees as the chief guest. During the seminar, a charter of demands was created, which will be presented to the state government for policy change. Additionally, 18 men from Jharkhand were felicitated for their remarkable contributions to the upliftment of women and their support in various ventures, including sports, hygiene, education, and community development.

Key Points:

• LIVE Foundation collaborated with Vishwa Yuvak Kendra and Ranchi Press Club to organize a seminar on women's empowerment.
• The event took place just before International Women's Day 2022.
• The focus was on promoting equal opportunities for women at all levels.
• State finance minister, Mr. Rameshwar Oraon, addressed the gathering as the chief guest.
• A charter of demands was created, which will be presented to the state government for policy change.
• 18 exceptional individuals, including Mr. Soma Pradhan, Mr. Dumbi Purty, Mr. Mangesh Jha, Mr. Girija Shankar, Mr. Gulam Rabbani, Mr. Ajay Jaiswal, Narendra Singh Saini, Father Vinsent Paul Toppo, Dr. Mo. Iliyaas Mjeed, Mr. Anil Bhagat, and five influential journalists, were felicitated for their contributions to women's upliftment.
• The recognized individuals included supporters of women in sports, hygiene advocates, education providers, community developers, and journalists promoting women's causes.

LIVE Foundation's seminar not only highlighted the importance of women's empowerment but also recognized the efforts of these trailblazers who have made a significant impact on the lives of women in Jharkhand.

 The objective of the Weaving- tailoring and garment production program is to provide a skill for an income generating activity. What started as a six-month course for 60 tribal women in two batches each from the rural belts of Latehar, Gumla and Simdega, emerged as a full time garment production unit in Kanke, Ranchi now from which traditional Bandis and other local fabric attires especially designed by trained designers are purchased by TRIFED and local buyers. The associated women with Shilp Sahiyya brand also get opportunity to display their ‘makes’ at the national level fairs.

In West Singhbhum, Khunti, Dumka and Simdega districts of Jharkhand LIVE FOUNDATION has identified vulnerable women from poor economic background and organized them into 200 Self Help Groups. They have been well capacitated in leadership, managerial & financial management skills through trainings and exposure visits. These women are now involved in micro-credit and income generating activities. The income generating activities entail vegetable cultivation, livestock rearing, agriculture and collecting forest produce, thus a regular practice of saving. Women continue saving in groups hence; they are self-employed. Besides the economic activities the women actively take part in social welfare programmes and local self-governance.