Governance

Governance and Structure

NIDA is a programme under Novel Initiatives for Development Foundation (NIDEF). NIDEF provides governance, oversight, and organisational support for the programme.

NIDA maintains its own programme identity, community focus, and public-facing platform while operating under the structure of NIDEF.

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of NIDEF provides governance and strategic oversight for the foundation and its programmes.

The Board supports:

  • Mission protection
  • Accountability
  • Organisational direction
  • Ethical programme delivery
  • Sustainability

Advisory Board

NIDA may be supported by advisors with experience in Deaf inclusion, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, digital learning, technology, customer service, and community development.

Advisors provide guidance and technical insight to strengthen programme quality, partnerships, accessibility, and impact.

Parent Organisation

NIDA is a programme under Novel Initiatives for Development Foundation (NIDEF).