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As part of our vision, we are committed to well-structured and wisely-governed ministry that is honouring to God.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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General Secretary\u200b<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The General Secretary is supported by a leadership team of two Associate General Secretaries, a Chief Operating Officer, and the Head of Global Resource Ministries. Together, they take responsibility for developing and sharing IFES priorities and resources across the globe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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IFES Board\u200b<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The IFES Board is composed of a chair, a treasurer, and thirteen other voting members from around the world, two of whom are student representatives. It is responsible for ensuring IFES doctrinal integrity and for policy making. The General Secretary serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member. The Board is appointed by the General Committee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Members<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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CHAIR<\/strong>
Michel Kenmogne<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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TREASURER<\/strong>
Greg Smith<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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EUROPE \/ EURASIA<\/strong>
Christian Rasmussen
Knarik Saribekyan                        <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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THE AMERICAS<\/strong>
Janet Epp Buckingham
Patricia Patricio Morillo
Mae Patterson<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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AFRICA \/ MIDDLE EAST<\/strong>
Azar Ajaj
Lazaro S P Busagala
Fatouma Gouda Sare Keita<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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ASIA \/ PACIFIC<\/strong>
Iram Anjum
Peter Jacobs
Paul Windsor <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES<\/strong>
Eden Hale
Ravena Pereira<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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IFES\/USA Board<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Board Chair<\/strong>
Dave Berry<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Vice Chair<\/strong>
Vacant<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Treasurer<\/strong>
Phil Cunliffe<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Secretary<\/strong>
Leslie Ferrell<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Members<\/strong>
Pauline Fong
Kurt Morrill<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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General Committee\u200b<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The General Committee is the ultimate decision-making body in IFES. It is composed of delegates, including students, from each IFES member movement, and meets every four years at the IFES World Assembly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The General Committee is responsible for appointing the IFES General Secretary and the IFES Board. It provides a forum for sharing vision and mutual challenges, exchange of ideas, policy-making and setting of goals. Delegates, briefed by their movements, are encouraged to bring to the attention of the worldwide IFES Fellowship issues that need careful study, discussion and action. The General Committee can also formulate policies and set goals for the Board and the staff team of IFES to fulfil. As a legislative body, the General Committee is responsible for accepting into membership new national movements. It also amends the IFES Constitution when necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n \n \n <\/svg><\/span>\n Find out more about how IFES is governed by reading our constitution <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Safeguarding<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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At IFES, we believe every person is created in the image of God and deserves to be treated with dignity, care, and respect. Safeguarding means protecting the health, wellbeing, and human rights of individuals, ensuring they can live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The International Fellowship of Evangelical Students (IFES) is a global fellowship of indigenous and autonomous Christian movements serving university students in over 180 countries. We affirm that every child and adult we encounter has the right to be safe and protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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We recognise that abuse can take many forms and may occur in any social, cultural, or religious context. As followers of Christ, we are committed to creating environments where people can flourish. This includes safer recruitment practices and training for all staff and trustees. We take any allegation, disclosure, or concern regarding abuse with utmost seriousness and respond with care, integrity, and accountability. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\n \n \n <\/svg><\/span>\n Our Full Safeguarding Policy <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n \n \n <\/svg><\/span>\n Our Whistleblowing Policy <\/span>\n <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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