Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:
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Economic and Social:
Citizenship and Governance
Volunteerism
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Geographic scope: |
International
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Millennium Development Goals: |
Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases
Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
Achieve universal primary education
Promote gender equality and empower women
Reduce child mortality
Improve maternal health
Ensure environmental sustainability
Develop global partnership for development
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Mission statement: |
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Year established: |
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Year of registration: |
1987 |
Organizational structure: |
The board of directors conduct the affairs of the Association in accordance with the articles of incorporation, by-laws, standing rules, directives adopted by the members voting in a Members'Meeting. The IAVE Board of Directors shall be responsible for the operating policies and the fiscal management and approval of accounts; the management of contracts or agreements. The secretariat is responsible for pracitices; The Board of Directors are President, Vice President, 6 Regional Presentatives, and up to 5 board members, either appointed by the Board of Directors or elected by an appropriate constituency within the membership, in line with current stategic priorities. The Board may appoint honorary non-voting Board members. |
Number and type of members: |
There are more than 500 Individual and 100 Organizations, and 30 Corporate members as of July 2012. There are non-voting Associate members including youth. |
Affiliation with NGO networks: |
CIVICUS, CEV (Center for European Volunteers), IS (Independent Sector) |
Funding structure: |
Membership fees or dues
Fees for education and training services
Fees for providing consulting or research services
Product sales and business services
Donations and grants from domestic sources
Foreign and international grants
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Funding structure other: |
Various levels of governments |