Advertise on our site for just a little cost and gain massive market for your business while supporting our worthy course of bringing hope to the hopeless. Other NGOs can freely send their announcements and other information to us for publication. Contact us for more details.
Send your ads to aighads@yahoo.com after following the necessary directions and it shall be published on our website which is accessed my many people.
All ads and classifies can be accessed on this link www.aiadsandclassifies.blogspot.com
Friday, September 19, 2008
Products
The Alliance International has come out with many products designed by young talented and motivated individuals that help to develop anyone who come into contact with these products.
We have so many products ranging from books (e.g. the Laws of Leadership, Ultimate Students Handbook, Dating, Courting and marriage, strategies to succeed in public speaking and many more). Other manuals include: How to start your own business, writing a proposal for grants, Microsoft Office package made simple (Ms. Word 2003, Ms PowerPoint 2003, Ms Excel 2003, and Ms. Access 2003). Newer version (2007) of the Ms. Office is being prepared; Introduction to computer programming, Corel Draw, and many more manuals on any topic that develops the individual.
Soft copies of some products as well as the hard copies of all our products can be obtained upon request. Just contact us for any of these products. There are T-shirts, calendars as well as inspirational and educative wallpapers.
Get to our home page and contact us for these products. All active members of the organization are to submit their ID numbers along their request for a discount on all products.
We have so many products ranging from books (e.g. the Laws of Leadership, Ultimate Students Handbook, Dating, Courting and marriage, strategies to succeed in public speaking and many more). Other manuals include: How to start your own business, writing a proposal for grants, Microsoft Office package made simple (Ms. Word 2003, Ms PowerPoint 2003, Ms Excel 2003, and Ms. Access 2003). Newer version (2007) of the Ms. Office is being prepared; Introduction to computer programming, Corel Draw, and many more manuals on any topic that develops the individual.
Soft copies of some products as well as the hard copies of all our products can be obtained upon request. Just contact us for any of these products. There are T-shirts, calendars as well as inspirational and educative wallpapers.
Get to our home page and contact us for these products. All active members of the organization are to submit their ID numbers along their request for a discount on all products.
Seminars
The Alliance International through our talented members developed so many presentations for seminars and workshops to train the rural people in order to achieve our objectives. Other seminars are also organized all over the country to raise funds for the running of the organization. These presentations and seminar/workshop materials are however, available on sale to any other organization such as youth organizations, women’s groups, and other community development organizations that needs them. Contact us for more information on our seminars and workshops. Examples of our presentations are:
1. Life in the Twelve Dimension – A divine call
2. The unchangeable laws of learning
3. How to start your own business
4. Strategies to succeed in public speaking
5. Project management
More of these presentations are being developed by our active members and our supporters outside the country and shall soon be listed on the site.
To purchase any of our seminar and workshop materials, get to our home page and contact us
1. Life in the Twelve Dimension – A divine call
2. The unchangeable laws of learning
3. How to start your own business
4. Strategies to succeed in public speaking
5. Project management
More of these presentations are being developed by our active members and our supporters outside the country and shall soon be listed on the site.
To purchase any of our seminar and workshop materials, get to our home page and contact us
Constitution of AI
CONSTITUTION OF ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL
· ARTICLE I (NAME OF THE ORGANISATION)
· ARTICLE II (SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION)
· ARTICLE III (AIMS AND OBJECTIVES)
· ARTICLE IV (MEMBERSHIP)
· ARTICLE V (A) - EXECUTIVE POSITIONS
· ARTICLE V (B) - DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF EXECUTIVES
o EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
o DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
o EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
o DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
o DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & SANITATION
o DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION & EDUCATION
o DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION AND MARKETING
· ARTICLE VI (PATRONS)
· ARTICLE VII (QUORUM)
· ARTICLE VIII (CODE OF CONDUCT)
· ARTICLE IX (PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS)
· ARTICLE X (MEETINGS)
· ARTICLE XI (ELECTIONS AND TENURE OF OFFICE)
· ARTICLE XII (DECENTRALIZATION)
· ARTICLE XIII (SPECIAL ACTIVITIES)
· ARTICLE XIV (ADHOC COMMITTEES)
· ARTICLE XV (FINANCE)
· ARTICLE XVI (RESIGNATION OF EXECUTIVES)
· ARTICLE XVII (AMENDMENT)
· ARTICLE XVIII (ADOPTION AND MISCELLENEOUS)
· ARTICLE I (NAME OF THE ORGANISATION)
· ARTICLE II (SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION)
· ARTICLE III (AIMS AND OBJECTIVES)
· ARTICLE IV (MEMBERSHIP)
· ARTICLE V (A) - EXECUTIVE POSITIONS
· ARTICLE V (B) - DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF EXECUTIVES
o EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
o DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
o EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
o DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
o DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & SANITATION
o DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION & EDUCATION
o DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION AND MARKETING
· ARTICLE VI (PATRONS)
· ARTICLE VII (QUORUM)
· ARTICLE VIII (CODE OF CONDUCT)
· ARTICLE IX (PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS)
· ARTICLE X (MEETINGS)
· ARTICLE XI (ELECTIONS AND TENURE OF OFFICE)
· ARTICLE XII (DECENTRALIZATION)
· ARTICLE XIII (SPECIAL ACTIVITIES)
· ARTICLE XIV (ADHOC COMMITTEES)
· ARTICLE XV (FINANCE)
· ARTICLE XVI (RESIGNATION OF EXECUTIVES)
· ARTICLE XVII (AMENDMENT)
· ARTICLE XVIII (ADOPTION AND MISCELLENEOUS)
NAME OF THE ORGANISATION:
The organization shall be known and called ALLIANCE INTENATIONAL. Hereinafter referred to as the AI.
The organization shall be known and called ALLIANCE INTENATIONAL. Hereinafter referred to as the AI.
ARTICLE II
SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION:
This Constitution shall be the Supreme law of the Organization.
Any other law of the Organization, purported act or omission, found to be inconsistent with any provision of this constitution, shall by the extent of such inconsistency, be null and void.
SUPREMACY OF THE CONSTITUTION:
This Constitution shall be the Supreme law of the Organization.
Any other law of the Organization, purported act or omission, found to be inconsistent with any provision of this constitution, shall by the extent of such inconsistency, be null and void.
ARTICLE III
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANISATION:
· To bring development to the rural areas
· Empower people, especially the rural dwellers, to come out of their poverty.
· Help rural people identify and develop their talents and use them to make their lives more meaningful
· Create environments that will educate, motivate and provide recreation to encourage rural people to reach their full potential
· Identify and respond to pertinent social issues and rural problems
· Reducing the illiteracy rate in the rural areas
· To improve the health status of the rural dwellers through health education and promotion
ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP:
All concern youth who share the same common vision, mission, and goal as ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL are eligible to become a member of the organization.
Any person or group of persons above the age of forty years can also become a member of the organization but cannot hold any executive position with the exception of the position of the Patron.
Membership shall be non-partisan, and non-sectarian.
ARTICLE V (A)
EXECUTIVE POSITIONS
The executive positions shall consist of the following:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & SANITATION
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION & EDUCATION
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION/MARKETING
ARTICLE V (B)
DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF EXECUTIVES:
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANISATION:
· To bring development to the rural areas
· Empower people, especially the rural dwellers, to come out of their poverty.
· Help rural people identify and develop their talents and use them to make their lives more meaningful
· Create environments that will educate, motivate and provide recreation to encourage rural people to reach their full potential
· Identify and respond to pertinent social issues and rural problems
· Reducing the illiteracy rate in the rural areas
· To improve the health status of the rural dwellers through health education and promotion
ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP:
All concern youth who share the same common vision, mission, and goal as ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL are eligible to become a member of the organization.
Any person or group of persons above the age of forty years can also become a member of the organization but cannot hold any executive position with the exception of the position of the Patron.
Membership shall be non-partisan, and non-sectarian.
ARTICLE V (A)
EXECUTIVE POSITIONS
The executive positions shall consist of the following:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & SANITATION
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION & EDUCATION
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION/MARKETING
ARTICLE V (B)
DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF EXECUTIVES:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Executive Director shall:
Be the General overseer, and ensure the smooth running of the Organization.
See to the functioning of the Organization especially the functions and duties of executive members.
Promoting the organization to the international communities.
The Executive Director shall:
Be the General overseer, and ensure the smooth running of the Organization.
See to the functioning of the Organization especially the functions and duties of executive members.
Promoting the organization to the international communities.
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
The Director of Programs shall:
Be the head of the Program Planning and Coordinating Committee
Scrutinize and certify any program before execution.
Act as the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR in the absence of the substantive Executive Director.
Be the liaison officer or Public Relations Officer between the organization and all concerned bodies on matters affecting the organization.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Executive Director.
The Director of Programs shall:
Be the head of the Program Planning and Coordinating Committee
Scrutinize and certify any program before execution.
Act as the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR in the absence of the substantive Executive Director.
Be the liaison officer or Public Relations Officer between the organization and all concerned bodies on matters affecting the organization.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Executive Director.
THE SECRETARY
The Secretary shall:
Keep the records and minutes of all meetings of the organization.
Attend to correspondence on behalf of the Executive Director.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the executives
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
The Director of Finance shall:
Be the head of the Financial Committee
Be responsible for keeping the financial record of the organization.
Present to the organization the report on the finance and budget of the organization after every quarter.
Keep the bulk of the Association’s capital or deposit the money in the bank after the receipt of such money (whichever is appropriate).
Receive and disburse moneys of the organization in consultation with the executive instrument.
Lead all fund-raising activities of the Organization
The Secretary shall:
Keep the records and minutes of all meetings of the organization.
Attend to correspondence on behalf of the Executive Director.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the executives
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
The Director of Finance shall:
Be the head of the Financial Committee
Be responsible for keeping the financial record of the organization.
Present to the organization the report on the finance and budget of the organization after every quarter.
Keep the bulk of the Association’s capital or deposit the money in the bank after the receipt of such money (whichever is appropriate).
Receive and disburse moneys of the organization in consultation with the executive instrument.
Lead all fund-raising activities of the Organization
DIRECTOR HEALTH & SANITATION
The Director of Health shall:
Be the head of the Health & Sanitation Department
Directly work in the field of health, planning and co-coordinating all health activities of the Organization.
Shall work in conjunction with other departments in fulfilling the vision and objectives of the Organization.
Shall present a report to the organization as and when required.
The Director of Health shall:
Be the head of the Health & Sanitation Department
Directly work in the field of health, planning and co-coordinating all health activities of the Organization.
Shall work in conjunction with other departments in fulfilling the vision and objectives of the Organization.
Shall present a report to the organization as and when required.
DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION & EDUCATION
The Director of Information & Education shall:
Be the head of the Information and Education Department of the Organization
Responsible for training, developing and improving the skills/Talents of members.
Be responsible for the development of all training seminars/ workshops and other educative programs and projects intended for people outside the organization.
Work in conjunction with other departments in fulfilling the vision and objectives of the Organization.
Present a report to the organization as and when required.
The Director of Information & Education shall:
Be the head of the Information and Education Department of the Organization
Responsible for training, developing and improving the skills/Talents of members.
Be responsible for the development of all training seminars/ workshops and other educative programs and projects intended for people outside the organization.
Work in conjunction with other departments in fulfilling the vision and objectives of the Organization.
Present a report to the organization as and when required.
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION AND MARKETING
The Director of Production and Marketing shall:
1. Be the head of the Production and Marketing Department.
2. Approve of all designs and products of the organization before production.
3. See to the marketing of the organization and its products and services.
4. Shall work in conjunction with other departments in fulfilling the vision and objectives of the Organization
5. Shall present a report to the organization as and when required.
The Director of Production and Marketing shall:
1. Be the head of the Production and Marketing Department.
2. Approve of all designs and products of the organization before production.
3. See to the marketing of the organization and its products and services.
4. Shall work in conjunction with other departments in fulfilling the vision and objectives of the Organization
5. Shall present a report to the organization as and when required.
ARTICLE VI
PATRONS:
The organization shall have patrons of whom the number shall not be more than two for each chapter.
The patrons shall comprise of persons who have distinguished themselves in their chosen professions.
They should not be politicians, partisan and sectarian.
The patrons shall be called upon to offer special assistance and support, as well as advice to the organization as and when necessary.
PATRONS:
The organization shall have patrons of whom the number shall not be more than two for each chapter.
The patrons shall comprise of persons who have distinguished themselves in their chosen professions.
They should not be politicians, partisan and sectarian.
The patrons shall be called upon to offer special assistance and support, as well as advice to the organization as and when necessary.
ARTICLE VII
QUORUM:
The Executive Director, Program Director and the Secretary and or their delegated representatives with one third of all the members present at a meeting shall constitute a quorum.
Following subsection one of this article, the quorum shall exercise franchise on major decision(s) of the Organisation whenever necessary.
QUORUM:
The Executive Director, Program Director and the Secretary and or their delegated representatives with one third of all the members present at a meeting shall constitute a quorum.
Following subsection one of this article, the quorum shall exercise franchise on major decision(s) of the Organisation whenever necessary.
ARTICLE VIII
CODE OF CONDUCT:
All members of the Organisation are expected to live up to expectation. For instance;(a) Maintaining self-respect and disciplined in the organisation.(b) Should show respect to elders, executive members, ordinary members as well as authority at all times in the working communities and elsewhere.
Members should avoid acts that might lead to disgraces either to themselves or to the organisation. For example;(a) Stealing or fighting (b) Drunkenness (c) General misbehaviour (d) Any behaviour that fall in contrary with the aim, objective and mission of the organisation
Not withstanding the provisions of clause two of this article, any person found guilty shall be queried, punished or remove from office in case of an executive member.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
All members of the Organisation are expected to live up to expectation. For instance;(a) Maintaining self-respect and disciplined in the organisation.(b) Should show respect to elders, executive members, ordinary members as well as authority at all times in the working communities and elsewhere.
Members should avoid acts that might lead to disgraces either to themselves or to the organisation. For example;(a) Stealing or fighting (b) Drunkenness (c) General misbehaviour (d) Any behaviour that fall in contrary with the aim, objective and mission of the organisation
Not withstanding the provisions of clause two of this article, any person found guilty shall be queried, punished or remove from office in case of an executive member.
ARTICLE IX
PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS:
A member shall be penalized when; (a) he/she embezzles or misappropriates the organization’s funds.(b) he/she fails to honor his/her financial obligations that will be approved by the General Assembly for more than three consecutive occasions.(c) he/she by conduct brings the name of the organization into disrepute.(d) The extent or gravity of such sanction(s) shall be determined by the executives.
ARTICLE X
MEETINGS:
Executive meetings shall be schedule once every three months. Suitable meeting days shall be chosen by the various chapters for the sake of convenience.
Departmental meetings shall be held once every month. However, the number of meeting days per month may increase depending on the situation.
General meetings shall be held as and when necessary of which meeting date, time and venue shall be communicated to all members not less than two weeks to the meeting day (except emergency meetings) .
Two thirds of the members of the organization can call for an emergency meeting when the need arise.
ARTICLE XI
ELECTIONS AND TENURE OF OFFICE:
Any person who wishes to contest for an executive position in the organization shall submit in writing his/her application to the General Secretary one month to the general elections.
Any person who wishes to contest for an executive position should be able to read, write and speak English.
Executive positions shall be contested on merit.
Election shall be done through the ballot box.
The person with the majority of the vote cast shall be declared the winner.
Unopposed candidates must score 50% + 1 of the total outcast votes to be declared a winner of a particular portfolio.
Executive officers shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re-election.
Handing-over shall be at an annual get-together.
ARTICLE XII
DECENTRALIZATION
A) REGIONAL
· There shall be two (2) regional coordinators to oversee and coordinate the activities of the chapters that are under their jurisdiction.
· Regional activities shall be planned and implemented by all chapters in that region.
· A region shall consist of not more than ten (10) chapters.
B) CHAPTERS
· The organization shall operate with a decentralize system of which chapters shall be created.
· A chapter shall consist of not more than five thousand (5000) members
· All chapters shall operate autonomously yet inline with the Vision, Aims and Objectives of the organization.
· All chapters shall have the same model of composition (Executive, Departments and Committees) as that of the national body.
· All chapters are required to open their own bank account for the flexibility in the disbursement of funds.
· Chapters shall be required to pay a fee (to be determined by the national executive board) with the consultation of the entire membership, from time to time.
· All chapters are expected to participate fully (in all ways), in all activities organized at the national level.
ARTICLE XIII
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:
Seminars/workshops, conferences and symposia.
Clean - up exercise or campaigns.
HIV/AIDS (as well as other diseases of public concern) awareness campaigns.
Assisting projects undertaken by other organizations that are inline with our aims and objectives.
Organizing recreational activities.
And any other activities determined by the executives in conjunction with the members that will help us achieve our aim.
PENALTIES OR SANCTIONS:
A member shall be penalized when; (a) he/she embezzles or misappropriates the organization’s funds.(b) he/she fails to honor his/her financial obligations that will be approved by the General Assembly for more than three consecutive occasions.(c) he/she by conduct brings the name of the organization into disrepute.(d) The extent or gravity of such sanction(s) shall be determined by the executives.
ARTICLE X
MEETINGS:
Executive meetings shall be schedule once every three months. Suitable meeting days shall be chosen by the various chapters for the sake of convenience.
Departmental meetings shall be held once every month. However, the number of meeting days per month may increase depending on the situation.
General meetings shall be held as and when necessary of which meeting date, time and venue shall be communicated to all members not less than two weeks to the meeting day (except emergency meetings) .
Two thirds of the members of the organization can call for an emergency meeting when the need arise.
ARTICLE XI
ELECTIONS AND TENURE OF OFFICE:
Any person who wishes to contest for an executive position in the organization shall submit in writing his/her application to the General Secretary one month to the general elections.
Any person who wishes to contest for an executive position should be able to read, write and speak English.
Executive positions shall be contested on merit.
Election shall be done through the ballot box.
The person with the majority of the vote cast shall be declared the winner.
Unopposed candidates must score 50% + 1 of the total outcast votes to be declared a winner of a particular portfolio.
Executive officers shall hold office for a period of three years and shall be eligible for re-election.
Handing-over shall be at an annual get-together.
ARTICLE XII
DECENTRALIZATION
A) REGIONAL
· There shall be two (2) regional coordinators to oversee and coordinate the activities of the chapters that are under their jurisdiction.
· Regional activities shall be planned and implemented by all chapters in that region.
· A region shall consist of not more than ten (10) chapters.
B) CHAPTERS
· The organization shall operate with a decentralize system of which chapters shall be created.
· A chapter shall consist of not more than five thousand (5000) members
· All chapters shall operate autonomously yet inline with the Vision, Aims and Objectives of the organization.
· All chapters shall have the same model of composition (Executive, Departments and Committees) as that of the national body.
· All chapters are required to open their own bank account for the flexibility in the disbursement of funds.
· Chapters shall be required to pay a fee (to be determined by the national executive board) with the consultation of the entire membership, from time to time.
· All chapters are expected to participate fully (in all ways), in all activities organized at the national level.
ARTICLE XIII
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:
Seminars/workshops, conferences and symposia.
Clean - up exercise or campaigns.
HIV/AIDS (as well as other diseases of public concern) awareness campaigns.
Assisting projects undertaken by other organizations that are inline with our aims and objectives.
Organizing recreational activities.
And any other activities determined by the executives in conjunction with the members that will help us achieve our aim.
ARTICLE XIV
ADHOC COMMITTEES:
The Organization shall form an adhoc committee(s) when necessary.
The members of such committees shall constitute a minimum of three and not exceeding five.
Executive instrument members shall appoint one of them as the chairman.
The Executive shall determine the date of submission of committee(s) report findings and recommendations
ARTICLE XV
FINANCE:
The organization shall be financed through any or all the following means;
Dues from members.
Donation and fund-raising activities.
Seminars/ workshop and Products.
Any other special means as will be determined by the Executives.
An account shall be opened in any reputable bank in the name of the organization.
All chapters are therefore required to open their own bank account as well.
Three people shall be the signatories to the organization’s account. They include the Executive Director (principal signatory), and Director of Finance and the Executive Secretary.
Any two of the said signatories mentioned in clause three of this article shall be eligible to withdraw from the organization’s account as may be directed by the executives.
ADHOC COMMITTEES:
The Organization shall form an adhoc committee(s) when necessary.
The members of such committees shall constitute a minimum of three and not exceeding five.
Executive instrument members shall appoint one of them as the chairman.
The Executive shall determine the date of submission of committee(s) report findings and recommendations
ARTICLE XV
FINANCE:
The organization shall be financed through any or all the following means;
Dues from members.
Donation and fund-raising activities.
Seminars/ workshop and Products.
Any other special means as will be determined by the Executives.
An account shall be opened in any reputable bank in the name of the organization.
All chapters are therefore required to open their own bank account as well.
Three people shall be the signatories to the organization’s account. They include the Executive Director (principal signatory), and Director of Finance and the Executive Secretary.
Any two of the said signatories mentioned in clause three of this article shall be eligible to withdraw from the organization’s account as may be directed by the executives.
ARTICLE XVI
RESIGNATION OF EXECUTIVES:
Any executive member who finds him/her-self unable to continue his/her services to the organization shall notify the organization in writing, two weeks earlier and must hand-over any property or document of the organization in his/her care to the Secretary.
RESIGNATION OF EXECUTIVES:
Any executive member who finds him/her-self unable to continue his/her services to the organization shall notify the organization in writing, two weeks earlier and must hand-over any property or document of the organization in his/her care to the Secretary.
ARTICLE XVII
AMENDMENTS:
No portion of this constitution shall be altered, deleted, repealed or otherwise amended except:
The amendment has been approved by two third of the members of the organization at a general meeting.
Members have been given at least a month or more notice of the propose amendment(s).
The said amendment(s) does not contravene the statutes or the laws of the organization.
AMENDMENTS:
No portion of this constitution shall be altered, deleted, repealed or otherwise amended except:
The amendment has been approved by two third of the members of the organization at a general meeting.
Members have been given at least a month or more notice of the propose amendment(s).
The said amendment(s) does not contravene the statutes or the laws of the organization.
ARTICLE XVIII
ADOPTION AND MISCELLENEOUS:
Unless otherwise specified in this constitution;
Quorum means the number of people needed to be present at a meeting.
The Organization means ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL.
Liaison means the link between the organization and other bodies.
Done in convention by the Unanimous consent of the founding members, present on the sixth day of July, 1998 in the year of our Lord; in witness whereof we have here unto subscribed our names as the founding members:
ADOPTION AND MISCELLENEOUS:
Unless otherwise specified in this constitution;
Quorum means the number of people needed to be present at a meeting.
The Organization means ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL.
Liaison means the link between the organization and other bodies.
Done in convention by the Unanimous consent of the founding members, present on the sixth day of July, 1998 in the year of our Lord; in witness whereof we have here unto subscribed our names as the founding members:
MR. DENNIS ETTI
MR. GODSWAY SACKEY
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HISTORY OF ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL
The Alliance International (AI) is a youth oriented, non-governmental, and non-profit organization of young people who seek to promote the welfare of the deprived, the sick, the poor and the marginalized in the society. AI engages in activities in the rural areas to improve their standard of living and make them feel part of the world at large.
The Alliance International (AI) begun as a youth voluntary organization in 1998 in Accra, Ghana, as an Environmental Youth Organization which focused on environmental protection issues. After successful strides in this area, the organization expanded its operation to cover Health/Sanitation, and Education/Information.AI believes in change society through relevant education and information while maintaining the health of the individual through health education as well as addressing sanitation issues in the rural communities. The organization has moved its head quarters to Sunyani in the Brong-Ahafo Region of Ghana, which serves as the middle for all our chapters nation-wide.
VISION STATEMENT
To Influence Society with our Talents
OBJECTIVES
· To bring development to the rural areas
· Empower people, especially the rural dwellers, to come out of their poverty.
· Help rural people identify and develop their talents and use them to make their lives more meaningful
· Create environments that will educate, motivate and provide recreation to encourage rural people to reach their full potential
· Identify and respond to pertinent social issues and rural problems
· Reducing the illiteracy rate in the rural areas
· To improve the health status of the rural dwellers through health education and promotion
AREAS OF OPERATION
AI focuses its activities on the following areas:
Health & Sanitation
Information & Education
THE ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE
AI is well structured and administered by self-motivated young people.The Alliance International is run by an Executive Council (National Executives and all Chapter Executive Directors), of which executive members are elected by the entire membership to handle the day to day running of the organization. There are two people appointed by the National Executive Board to coordinate all our regional activities.
DEPARTMENTS
Three departments exist to help achieve the objectives of the organization.
HEALTH & SANITATION DEPARTMENT
The Health & Sanitation Department:
· Develop manuals, seminars and health programs to educate the rural people on health matters.
· Develop presentations to help educate the rural people on sanitation issues and help in solving sanitation problems in these rural areas.
INFORMATION & EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
l Adult education (teaching our adults English and other social issues that can help develop them personally)
l Offering managerial skills to rural people through our numerous educative programs
l Giving comprehensive vocational training to the rural dwellers especially the youth
l Teaching entrepreneurial skills in the rural areas to raise entrepreneurs for greater national development
l Empowering the women in the rural areas and equip them with the necessary skills for national development.
l Supporting any skills development and educational activity in the rural areas
PRODUCTION AND MARKETING
PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERS
l Personal development - You cannot help but develop yourself as a member of The AI. You will learn real life skills like, Goal-setting, leadership and managerial skills etc. through our regular Seminars and workshop as well as development programs. The training/learning opportunities are countless.
l Exposure, you will go to certain places and meet with certain people that will inspire you.
l Regalia and Memorabilia - shirts, mugs, calendars, planners, pens and other regalia/memorabilia of The Alliance International
l Free programs- for seminars and special events of The Alliance International at which there is a charge, you will have a free access.
l Certification-You will become a certified member after a year’s assessment. This will be an invaluable plus to your CV.
l Interaction with so many people in your life
HOW TO JOIN THE AI
l Express interest
l Have some contact (attend one of our meetings) to help you make an informed decision.
l Obtain the AI Application package, prayerfully consider it and fill it
l fill out the included Reference Form.
l Wait for application to be processed and appointment into The AI confirmed or otherwise.
THE SECRETARIAT OF ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL
The secretariat is made up of the Departments, which provide support to those described under THE ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE. It is made up of:
· Executive Director, Director of Programs, Director of Finance and Executive Secretary and the Departmental heads of the following:
· Health & Sanitation
· Information & Education
· Production and Marketing
Application forms are available upon request at the secretariat.
Contact
Alliance International (HQ)
P. O. Box 2497,
Suynani, B/A
Tel: +233 27 352 1743
+233 27 438 7967
+233 24 590 0414
+233 24 377 1257
E-mail aigh5@yahoo.com
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