Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
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Economic and Social:
Extreme poverty
Social Development
Sustainable Development
Women
Women/gender Equality
Gender Issues and Advancement of Women:
Advocacy and outreach
Capacity building
Education and training of women
Indigenous women
Men and boys
Research
Violence against women
Women and poverty
Women and the environment
Social Development:
Poverty
Social policy
Sustainable Development:
Land management
Poverty
Protecting and managing the natural resources
Rural Development
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| Geographic scope: |
International
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| Country of activity: |
Ethiopia
Ghana
United Republic of Tanzania
Kenya
Liberia
China
Rwanda
Uganda
India
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| Millennium Development Goals: |
Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Promote gender equality and empower women
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| Mission statement: |
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| Year established: |
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| Year of registration: |
1981 |
| Organizational structure: |
Landesa’s daily operations are guided under the direction of the President & CEO who oversees four components of the organization: Programs, Revenue Generation, Communications, and Operations. Landesa Programs work to secure land rights in China, India, Sub-Saharan Africa and through gender, special initiatives, and advocacy work. Revenue Generation consists of securing funds from public sector entities, private foundations individual donors, and for-profit clients. Communications oversees our external messaging through our website, media outlets and other sources to inform our partners, local governments and donors. The Operations team, focused on Human Resources, Finance, and Information Technology, supports the broader organization to deliver on its mission. Landesa’s Board of Directors provides oversight and advisory guidance to the President & CEO, and the organization. The Board ensures that the organization is operated according to the applicable laws and within the framework of its mission. As fiduciaries, board members need to exercise reasonable care in safeguarding the organization's assets. The Board is comprised of 15 members with private sector and/or non-profit experience, and members are elected for three-year terms. Board members also participate in Board committees, including Executive, Nominating & Governance, Finance & Audit, Resource Development, Global Advocacy & Communications and Program Committees. The Board meets three times each year. |
| Number and type of members: |
0 - Landesa is not a network or member organization, therefore, we do not have any members. |
| Affiliation with NGO networks: |
ILC, IFAD, GLTN (UN-HABITAT), Vital Voices, Clinton Global Initiative, World Justice Project |
| Funding structure: |
Other sources
Grants from Governments
Fees for education and training services
Fees for providing consulting or research services
Donations and grants from domestic sources
Funds from other Non-Governmental Organizations
Foreign and international grants
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| Funding structure other: |
Individual Donors |
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