Organization structure

How Natwishe Girl Foundation is governed and managed, as set out in our Constitution — from the General Meeting of members, to the Executive Committee, to the Secretariat that runs day-to-day work.

Lines of governance

The General Meeting of Full Members provides oversight, the Executive Committee sets direction, and the Secretariat carries it out.

  1. General Meeting (Full Members)

    Full Members attend and vote at General Meetings, provide oversight, and approve membership fees.

  2. Executive Committee

    The Committee meets at least once every three months, with a quorum of at least half its members. It provides strategic leadership and direction for the Foundation.

  3. Secretariat, headed by the CEO

    The Chief Executive Officer manages daily affairs, implements Executive Committee decisions, and prepares annual work plans, budgets, and performance reports.

  4. Staff

    Coordinated by the CEO

    Volunteers

    Coordinated by the CEO

    Projects

    Coordinated by the CEO

Office bearers

The office bearers who sit on the Executive Committee.

Natasha Mufweba
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Agnes Phiri
Vice Chief Executive Officer
Faith Chilema
Secretary
Martha Miti
Deputy Secretary
Timothy Ndulumina
Media and Communications Officer
Musho Nanjame
Outreach Coordinator
Robert Patrick Lungu
Volunteer Coordinator
Yande Chanda
Project Coordinator
Judith Nankamba
Publicity Secretary

Structure FAQ

How the General Meeting, Executive Committee, and Secretariat work together.

What is the General Meeting?
The General Meeting is the gathering of Full Members. Members attend and vote at General Meetings, provide oversight, and approve membership fees.
What does the Executive Committee do?
The Executive Committee provides strategic leadership and direction, develops and implements policies and programs, mobilizes resources and partnerships, approves annual work plans and budgets, ensures transparency and proper financial management, monitors and evaluates projects, and makes sure the Foundation operates in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of Zambia. It meets at least once every three months, with a quorum of at least half its members.
How does the Secretariat relate to the Executive Committee?
The Secretariat is headed by the Chief Executive Officer. The CEO manages the daily affairs of the Foundation, implements Executive Committee decisions, and prepares annual work plans, budgets, and performance reports for the Committee.
How are decisions made?
Decisions are made by a simple majority of members present and voting. The CEO or presiding officer holds a casting vote in the event of a tie.

Accountability

Decisions are made by simple majority of members present and voting, with the CEO or presiding officer holding a casting vote in a tie.