Organisation

IF is an International NGO according to Belgian law. The General Meeting elects the Executive Board biennial, but the General Meeting is held every year. External auditors control and approve the financial statements.

Board of Directors

The IF Board meets 2 times a year during 3 days over weekends. These meetings are held in different countries and connected where possible with local meetings and study visits. Between the Board meetings, working meetings are organised when necessary. IF current Board Members are:

Mr. Pierre Mertens, President. Belgium

Ms. Eli Skattebu. Norway

Mrs Elena Zappoli. Argentina

Mrs. Thelma Cloake. Ireland

Mrs. Eva Toft. Sweden

Mr. Erwin Calgua. Guatemala

Mr. Luis Quaresma. Portugal

Mrs. Margo Whiteford. Scotland

Mr. Douglas Sorocco. United States

Mrs. Jackie Bland. United Kingdom