SUPPORT DURING HARDSHIP 

Section 1: Principle of Solidarity

1. The Global Union of Changemakers is founded on the principle of collective humanity, solidarity, and mutual care.

2. All members and leaders are expected to stand with one another during times of personal, emotional, financial, or health-related hardship.

Section 2: Reporting Hardship

1. Any member facing hardship is encouraged to report it to the Human Resources Manager, Welfare Officer, or Secretary General.

2. In the event a member becomes unresponsive or unreachable, the organization shall attempt contact using the provided next of kin information.

Section 3: Required Information for Support

1. Upon on-boarding, all members must submit the contact details of at least two next of kin to the Human Resources Office for use in emergencies or loss of communication.

Section 4: Organizational Response

1. Once hardship is confirmed and verified:

The organization shall issue a solidarity message across all official social media handles expressing support.

All members and leaders are required to amplify this message through:

Their private social media platforms

Direct communication (calls/messages) to the member (if reachable)

Prayers, words of encouragement, or appropriate cultural forms of emotional support

In future The organisation shall take at least 50 percent of responsibility to leadership health especially founding members who will pay health costs during this time.

2. The Communications Department shall:

Prepare and disseminate all public solidarity content.

Coordinate with the HR and Welfare teams to ensure consistent and respectful messaging.

Section 5: Financial and Material Support

1. Where applicable and necessary, members are encouraged to contribute financially or materially to assist fellow members during hardship.

2. Financial support may include:

Direct contributions from individual members

Internal crowdfunding campaigns managed by the Finance Department

Emergency Relief Fund (if established)

3. The Executive Director and President shall approve and endorse any organized or official fundraising activities.