Constitution
The charity’s name is Stir Hope Ministries Limited hereafter referred to as the “SHML or the Organisation”. The Organisation is fully incorporated with Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) and registered at the National bureau for Non-Governmental organisations of the Ministry of internal affairs.
We identify problems that impact vulnerable children and women. We examine the relevant applicable laws, identify gaps in services or policies that impact on children’s lives. We come up with creative solutions to change womens children’s lives and call for change.
- Support children and young people in Uganda i.e Invest in education for orphaned children and young people. According to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, all children are equal and have basic rights. Our organisation stands behind all children and young people having the right to go to school, the right to food, development and leisure. Children’s rights include the right to health, education, family life, play and recreation, an adequate standard of living and to be protected from abuse and harm. Children’s rights cover their developmental and age-appropriate needs that change over time as a child grows up.
- Creating hope for orphans by offering meaningful socio-economic support
- Encourage children to contribute their part in developing society.
- Help find abilities and talents in orphans and then let them grow.
- Collaborate with other organisations in both developed and developing countries that help children and young people in vulnerable situations.
- To be an aid activity among those in need .
- The organisation must collect funds in various ways to run the above-mentioned activities. Collection takes place by:
- Applying for grants from foundations, funds, associations and public actors.
- Conducting income generating activities.
At Stir Hope Ministries Limited, we pay full attention to the four general principles that underpin all children’s rights:
Non-discrimination means that all children have the same right to develop their potential in all situations and at all times. For instance, every child should have equal access to education regardless of the child’s gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, parentage, sexual orientation or other status.
The best interests of the child must be “a primary consideration” in all actions and decisions concerning a child, and must be used to resolve conflicts between different rights. For example, when making national budgetary decisions affecting children, Government must consider how cuts will impact on the best interests of the child.
The right to survival and development underscores the vital importance of ensuring access to basic services and to equality of opportunity for children to achieve their full development. For example, a child with a disability should have effective access to education and health care to achieve their full potential
The views of the child mean that the voice of the child must be heard and respected in all matters concerning his or her rights. For example, those in power should consult with children before making decisions that will affect them
Non-discrimination means that all children have the same right to develop their potential in all situations and at all times. For instance, every child should have equal access to education regardless of the child’s gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, parentage, sexual orientation or other status.
The best interests of the child must be “a primary consideration” in all actions and decisions concerning a child, and must be used to resolve conflicts between different rights. For example, when making national budgetary decisions affecting children, Government must consider how cuts will impact on the best interests of the child.
The right to survival and development underscores the vital importance of ensuring access to basic services and to equality of opportunity for children to achieve their full development. For example, a child with a disability should have effective access to education and health care to achieve their full potential.
The views of the child mean that the voice of the child must be heard and respected in all matters concerning his or her rights. For example, those in power should consult with children before making decisions that will affect them.
BOARD MEMBERS
The charity shall be managed by a committee of board members who are appointed atthe Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the charity.
CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSES
In order to carry out the charitable purposes, the board members have the power to:
• raise funds, receive grants and donations
• apply funds to carry out the work of the charity
• co-operate with and support other charities with similar purposes
• do anything which is lawful and necessary to achieve the purposes
MEMBERSHIP
The board members may remove a person’s membership if they believe it is in the best
interests of the charity. The member has the right to be heard by the board members
before the decision is made and can be accompanied by a friend.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - AGM
The AGM must be held every year, with 14 days notice given to all members telling them what is on the agenda. Minutes must be kept of the AGM.
There must be at least THREE members present at the AGM.
• Every member has one vote.
• The trustees shall present the annual report and accounts.
• Any member may stand for election as a trustee.
• Members shall elect between 3 and 10 trustees to serve for the next year. They
will retire at the next AGM but may stand for re-election.
BOARD MEETINGS
1. The board of members must hold at least 3 meetings each year. At their first meetingafter the AGM they will elect a chair, treasurer and secretary. Board members may act by majority decision.
2. At least 3 board members must be present at the meeting to be able to make decisions. Minutes shall be kept for every meeting.
3. If board members have a conflict of interest they must declare it and leave the meeting while this matter is being discussed or decided.
4. During the year, the trustees may appoint up to 2 additional board members. They will stand down at the next AGM.
5. The board members ay make reasonable additional rules to help run the charity. These rules must not conflict with this constitution or the law.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - AGM
- Money and property must only be used for the charity’s purposes.
- Board members must keep accounts. The most recent annual accounts can be seen by anybody on request.
- Board members cannot receive any money or property from the charity, except to refund reasonable out of pocket expenses.
- Money must be held in the charity’s bank account. All cheques must be signed by 2 board members.
GENERAL MEETINGS
• Winding up – any money or property remaining after payment of debts must be given to a charity with similar purposes to this one.
• Changes to the Constitution – can be made at AGMs or General Meetings. No change can be made that would make the organisation no longer a charity.
• General Meeting – called on written request from a majority of members.
• Board members may also call a General Meeting to consult the membership
This constitution was adopted on 2022-04-20 by the people whose names appear below. They are the first members of the charity and will be the trustees until the AGM, which must be held within one year of this date.
Daphine Leeser
Flavia Kakaire
Sheena Nabatanzi
Jane Namuli
Juliet Hansson
Esther Kisembo