The purpose of these by-laws is to ensure that organization rules are well communicated to the stakeholders so that internal dispute and conflict can be avoided. The by-laws are also used to clearly lay out the roles and responsibilities of every stakeholder and penalty therefore, if rules are violated. It is used to maintain consistency in running the organization.
By-laws are regulations or rules formulated by a society, organization or company to govern and control its actions and the members. The by-laws formulated by The Youth Café are used to regulate its day to day activities in running the organization. It clearly states its functions and how the organization will be managed by its stakeholders to ensure that the organization’s vision and mission of The Youth Café is achieved.
The Youth Café by-laws cover all aspects that affect the organization. This includes what informs its purpose like the strategic plan, youth manifesto and theory of change. Furthermore, It explains how it raises funds for activities and programs and also elaborates how such funds are accounted for through its financial report and audits. The by-laws elaborate on who is the target population and its membership in the program. Apart from that, it also explains how different projects are managed and how data is collected and reported. It also lays out expectations of members and affiliates maintaining a good relationship with the global community. Finally, it provides details on how the assets of the organization will be handled after dissolution.
The vision of the organization is to advance youth-led approaches towards achieving sustainable development, social equity, innovative solutions, community resilience and transformative change. Additionally, the mission of The Youth Café is to foster young people’s civil efficacy, community resilience, sustainable development, an equitable society, as well as proposing innovative solutions, driving social progress, and inspiring transformative change by utilizing innovative research, policy, and foster advocacy actions.
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