The WECAN Foundation has three governance bodies: the Board of Directors, the Board of Trustees and the General Assembly each with clearly defined and complementary responsibilities. Through this structure, WECAN ensures both effective executive leadership and independent oversight, reinforcing accountability, transparency and continuity in pursuing our mission.

The Board of Directors is entrusted with the management and shaping the strategy of the Foundation. It is responsible for the strategic direction, policy development and overall administration of WECAN. The Board of Directors adopts and oversees the implementation of the Foundation’s strategy and goals, ensures sound financial management, prepares the annual accounts and policy plan, and represents the Foundation externally. In fulfilling its mandate, it acts in the interest of the Foundation and its operational organisation.

The Board of Trustees has a supervisory and advisory role. It oversees the policy of the Board of Directors and the general affairs of the Foundation. The Board of Trustees ensures that WECAN operates in accordance with its Statutes and Operating Rules, safeguards compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and verifies that the Foundation’s charitable and tax-exempt status is not jeopardised. It adopts the annual financial statements and may inspect the Foundation’s books and records.

The Secretariat handles daily operations, strategy implementation and supports operations, and Workgroups deliver project-specific outcomes.