EASSI Organizational Structure

Our Organizational Structure

Our membership is drawn from those who subscribe to our vision, mission and values based on function, action, track, record and commitment to gender equality and social justice.
General Assembly

This is our highest governing body responsible for the ratification of major policy decisions, plans and budgets. It is comprised of 26 members made up of 16 organizations and 10 individuals.

Board of Directors

Our Board is comprised of 12 members elected from the General Assembly and the Executive Director who is an ex-officio member. The Board also has three specialized committees to support the Secretariat: Finance and Investments Committee, Human Resource Committee and Programme Committee.

The Secretariat

Our Secretariat is established in Kampala, Uganda. This is our coordinating unit, headed by the Executive Director with the support of 8 staff. It promotes our mission and vision, oversees the daily operation and implementation of our programmes, interprets and spearheads implementation of the strategic plan, provides the link between national, regional and global processes spearheads and coordinates resource mobilization and capacity building and promotes networking within the women’s movement in the sub-region.