The purpose of these external Governance Standards is to ensure that Stone Of Hope Foundation Ltd maintains high standards of governance and compliance with the ACNC External Conduct Standards. The standards cover the operations of Stone of Hope Foundation Ltd both within Australia and in the International activities, ensuring transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in all aspects of its work.

Stone Of Hope Foundation is governed by a board of directors responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the organisation. The Board ensures that the organisation's activities are constant with its mission and that it operates within the framework of the ACNC External Conduct Standards

The Board is responsible for setting the overall strategy, approving budgets and ensuring that the appropriate risk management practices are in place. The Executive management is responsible for implementing the Board's decisions. managing day-to-day operations.and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Stone of Hope Foundation Ltd is committed to complying with the ACNC External Conduct Standards, which include the following key areas

CHRISTABEL MPOFU & Felistus Gundu

• Provides Overall leadership to the board, ensuring effective governance.
• Provides over board meetings amd ensures that discussions align with the Foundation's mission and objectives.
• Acts as a key spokesperson and representative of the Foundation.
• Supports and supervises the CEO/Executive Director, ensuring accountability.
• Leads board evaluations and success planning

Valerie Sibanda

• Supports the Chairperson and assumes leadership duties when the Chair is unavailable.
• Assists in board governance, policy development, and strategic initiatives.
• Helps oversee the perfomance of the board and executive leadership.

Valerie Sibanda

• Ensures proper documentation of board meetings, including agendas, minute and resolutions.
• Maintains legal and compliance records, ensuring regulatory obligations are met.
• Oversees correspondence and communication between the board and stakeholders.
• Manages governance policies ensuring the board operates effectively.

Valerie Sibanda

• Advises the board on financial palnning, sustainability and risk management.