Our Governance

Bodies of management

General Assembly

Supreme decision-making body composed of approximately 30 Indigenous women’s organizations The General Assembly is the supreme decision-making body of AIWO-CAN. It defines the organization’s overall vision, strategic orientations, and policy directions, and safeguards adherence to its mission, values, and objectives.
It is composed of approximately thirty (30) Indigenous women’s organizations and community-based organizations, ensuring strong community ownership, legitimacy, and representativeness. The General Assembly approves key institutional documents, elects members of the Board of Directors, and provides overall strategic guidance to the organization.
Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is responsible for strategic oversight, governance, and accountability. It translates the orientations of the General Assembly into strategic priorities, oversees organizational performance, and ensures sound management and ethical compliance.

The Board supports and supervises the Executive Direction, monitors programmatic and financial performance, and ensures that AIWO-CAN’s activities remain aligned with its mandate, donor requirements, and Indigenous rights-based principles.
Executive Bureau

The Executive Bureau (Executive Direction) ensures institutional leadership, coordination, and representation of AIWO-CAN. It is responsible for the day-to-day management of the organization, the implementation of decisions of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors, and the coordination of programs and partnerships.

The Executive Direction represents AIWO-CAN with public authorities, donors, networks, and partners, while ensuring operational coherence, strategic execution, and organizational sustainability.
Technical Staff

The Technical Staff is responsible for the operational implementation of programs and projects, as well as administrative, financial, and logistical management. The team ensures effective planning, monitoring and evaluation, financial accountability, and compliance with internal procedures and donor requirements.

Our Team

Hawe Hamman Bouba

President
Helen Aye Mondo

1st Vice-President
Jeanne Biloa

2nd Vice-President
Aehshatou Manu

Secretary General
Hauwa Abdullahi

1st Assistant Secretary General
Amina Bakary

2nd Assistant Secretary General
Mayramou Madaki

Treasurer
Jenanbou Abdou

Advicer
Marie Therese Manzoue

Advicer
NDJENG TJADE Jacques

Program Officer
GUEMDJO WACHOU Julie Bertille

Project Assistant
GNABO Patrice Lancelot

Accountant
NINDJIO Pacôme Louis

Driver

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