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24 June 2025

Fabo Governance Structure

Meet the Fabo Advisory Group

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At the heart of the Fabo Learning Community lies a strong governance structure that ensures shared ownership, transparent decision-making, and strategic direction rooted in collaboration. As part of this structure, we are proud to introduce the Fabo Advisory Group—a key body providing guidance and vision to help steer Fabo’s evolving journey.

Fabo’s Governance Framework

Fabo is governed by three interlinked bodies, each with distinct roles and competencies:

  • The Annual Membership Meeting – the primary democratic space for our members to influence Fabo’s direction.
  • The Fabo Advisory Group – a strategic advisory body supporting long-term development and collective governance.
  • The Fabo Learning Lab – the operational team that drives implementation and innovation across the platform.

Importantly, all Fabo activities are aligned with the Articles of Association of DanChurchAid, the legal host of Fabo.

The Role of the Fabo Advisory Group

The Advisory Group plays a vital role in shaping the future of Fabo. It serves as a collective voice for the membership, advising the Fabo Learning Lab on:

  1. Strategic direction and the formulation of key rules, policies, and regulations.
  2. Membership engagement and development, ensuring that all members have opportunities to contribute meaningfully.
  3. Other relevant matters that support the growth, impact, and sustainability of the Fabo Learning Community.

Composition of the Advisory Group

The Advisory Group is composed of five members, carefully appointed and elected to reflect Fabo’s diversity, values, and inclusive approach

  1. One member appointed by DanChurchAid, the host organisation and initiative lead for Fabo.org and the Fabo Learning Lab.
  2. One member appointed by ACT Alliance, a founding member of Fabo.
  3. Two members elected at the Annual Membership Meeting, representing the collective will of the community.
  4. The Head of Fabo Learning Lab, appointed by DanChurchAid, who ensures operational alignment.

Members serve two-year terms, elected on a rolling basis to ensure continuity and fresh perspectives. In the first election, the candidate with the most votes serves a three-year term to establish the cycle.

Current Members of the Advisory Group

We are proud to introduce the current members of the Advisory Group:

  • Ritzwan Iqbal, representing the ACT Alliance Secretariat
  • Karin Elisabeth Lind, representing DanChurchAid (DCA)
  • Christoffer Bengt Meier, Head of Fabo Learning Lab
  • Vincent Mayega, representing Rural Action Community Based Organisation (RACOBAO), Uganda
  • Lisa Winther, newly elected, representing Digni, Norway

Together, these individuals bring a broad range of insights from across the Fabo membership—rooted in civil society, innovation, and a shared belief in learning as a vehicle for transformation.

A Community-Driven Future

The Advisory Group reflects the spirit of co-creation that defines Fabo. With a commitment to inclusivity, empowerment, and strategic foresight, the group supports the Fabo Learning Lab in cultivating a vibrant and member-led platform for learning and change.

We extend our deep appreciation to all Advisory Group members—past and present—for their contributions to the Fabo journey.

For questions about the Advisory Group or governance of the Fabo Learning Community, please reach out to the Fabo Learning Lab at info@fabo.org

How to Access Fabo Learning Platform

Accessing courses on Fabo is simple and free of charge. To get started:

  1. Create an account or log in on the Fabo Learning Platform.
  2. Go to the Learning Catalogue

 

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