Our Governance

At ALIMA, we prioritize local partnerships and medical innovation to maximize our humanitarian impact.

Our organization is built on transparent, inclusive, and international governance, reflecting the diverse contexts in which we operate.

An International Organization

To fulfill our mission and mobilize the necessary support, ALIMA is structured around several geographic hubs:

🇸🇳 Operational Headquarters – Dakar, Senegal

The strategic core of our organization, this office coordinates field operations and hosts the executive leadership and support departments.

🇫🇷 Registered Office – Paris, France

ALIMA is a non-profit association governed by French law (Loi 1901). The registered office manages our administrative and institutional affairs.

🇺🇸 ALIMA USA – New York, United States

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, ALIMA USA plays a key role in partnership development, fundraising, and advocacy across North America.

🇦🇺 ALIMA Australia – Brisbane, Australia

A registered charity, ALIMA Australia contributes to ALIMA’s visibility in the Asia-Pacific region and supports our actions through outreach initiatives.

🇬🇧 ALIMA UK – London, United Kingdom

A registered charity with the Charity Commission (n°1175796), ALIMA UK supports ALIMA’s work through strategic partnerships and fundraising efforts.

Transparent and Collaborative Governance

ALIMA is a non-profit governed by French law (Loi 1901). Our governance is rooted in elected bodies—the Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and General Assembly—which ensure the proper execution of our humanitarian mission.

These bodies operate from our registered office in France, in close coordination with the operational headquarters in Dakar and our international offices.

Board of Directors

Elected by members of the ALIMA Association, the Board of Directors is responsible for:

Defining the strategic direction of the organization
Approving the annual budget and operational plan
Overseeing major decisions to ensure mission integrity.

Executive Committee

Appointed by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) leads the executive team, ensures the implementation of approved strategies, and maintains transparent communication with the Board.

General Assembly

Held twice a year, the General Assembly gathers active members to:

Approve the moral and financial reports
Debate strategic directions
Elect members of the Board of Directors

Local Partnerships at the Heart of Our Governance

ALIMA operates under a unique shared governance model with local partner NGOs. These associations are directly represented on the Board of Directors, ensuring collaborative decision-making grounded in field realities.