ABOUT US
AIMS & OBJECTIVES
The organization will focus on giving some affordable funds to less privileged in their various communities to establish their own business. Organizing programs to educate them on their general well-being
To pursue activities to relieve suffering, and address the interest of the less privileged in order for them to also feel accepted and live comfortable lives
To also improve the standard of health and some form of logistics when the organization grows
The following are activities to be carried out by JOYFUL HOME INTERNATIONAL to achieve its aims and objectives.
1. Mobilization of the less privileged in various communities and organize informal education for them on how to establish their own business by using their own resources together with the some funds that will be given to them.
2. The organization will provide the platform for the discussion of current issues and views affecting less privileged.
3. The organization will run training programs for the community members on sustaining their businesses and personal health hygiene.
4. The promotion of gender issues and empowering less privileged in all spheres of development.
5. The organization will provide consultancy services in all aspects of human development.
6. Linking with other organizations, national and international, for exchange of information.
7. The organization will develop materials on types of local business in various communities
8. The organization will lobby for funds from other organizations and philanthropies to execute its plans for communities.
FINANCE
- The funds of the organization will consist of:
- Membership dues.
- Endowments from any source
- Donations and gifts
- Proceeds from fund raising activities
Subventions and other grants in aid from any source
THE EXECUTIVE
- The organization will be headed by an Executive Director who will preside over all meetings and play a key role in formulating policies for the organization.
There will be: (1) Co-coordinator of programs who will work very closely with the Executive Director to ensure that the organization’s programs are successfully carried out.
The organization will also employ two or more secretaries whose duties will include;
(i) The day to day running of the organization’s office.
(ii) Carry out the resolutions of Board of Directors (BOD)
(iii) Keep books of accounts and prepare records for the study of the Board of Directors.
REGISTERED OFFICE
The organization may open local field offices at any other location in Ghana or any other country as and when it becomes necessary.
TENURE OF OFFICE
Any office holder may be removed from office by two-thirds majority vote of members of the executive council on proof of incompetence or misdemeanor with the exception of the Founder and Chief Executive Officer(CEO)
MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION
The Board of Directors (BOD)
The Board of Directors will be the governing body of the organization. It will comprise not more than five (5) and not less than three (3) persons.
AFFILIATION
MEMBERSHIP
1. Membership is open to individuals or organizations that are interested in helping Joyful Home International to achieve its aim and are approved by board of directors.
2. The board of directors may only refuse an application for membership if, acting reasonably and properly, they consider it to be in the best interest of Joyful Home International to refuse the application.
3. Membership is not transferable to anyone else.
4. The board of directors must keep a register of names and addresses of members which must be made available to any member upon request.
5. The Board of Directors (BOD) can accept or co-opt other members who can be associate members or experts for projects when necessary.