Job Title: International Board Member

Organization: A W.I.S.H. - Sierra Leone

Job Description:

• Take the responsibility of advocating for funding on behalf of the A W.I.S.H. - Sierra Leone
• Serve on the decision making board
• Direct and carry out activities, in terms of organization, strategic planning, and operation
• Attend regular board meetings
• Serve for a period of 3 years

A World Institute for a Sustainable Humanity-Sierra Leone (AWISH-S/L) is a non-political and non-profit organization. It was born out of mutual understanding and affiliate agreement with AWISH-International, a USA based charitable and non governmental organization.

• To promote and protect human rights with particular focus on rural women, youth and children
• To promote grassroots participation in decision-making and inclusive governance at all levels of society
• To promote community-driven initiatives for women’s empowerment
• To enhance respect for democratic values.
• To develop sustainable agricultural projects which can be implemented in rural and peri – urban communities as a means of empowering such communities in their quest for sustenance

Mission Statement:
AWISH-S/L mission is to enhance citizen’s active participation and involvement in upholding and promoting a human rights culture and participatory governance at the grassroots levels through effective information dissemination, advocacy, lobbying, dialogue forums, civic education and community driven activities. 

Vision:
AWISH-S/L vision is to see a state (Sierra Leone) which is democratic, responsive and community driven where every Sierra Leonean enjoys equal rights and access to opportunities to actualize individual, group and national aspiration.