LIVING ROOTS FOUNDATION
POLICIES
The Centre’s guiding principles and standards shape every aspect of our work. We uphold the highest global benchmarks to guarantee integrity, respect, and accountability across all programs, partnerships, and interactions.
Non-Profit Status
The Centre is an initiative of the Living Roots Foundation, which is registered as a Society under the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act of 1983. It's registration number is MEG-ROS/2025/00315
Niti Aayog / Darpan
The Foundation has registered with Niti Aayog, Government of India under the registration number ML/2025/0607493
Financial Compliance
The Foundation affirms full compliance with all procedural financial obligations prescribed by the Meghalaya Societies Registration Act, 1983. This includes maintaining accurate books of accounts and conducting annual statutory audits, demonstrating its commitment to transparency and accountability
Disclosures
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Code of Conduct
The Foundation places ethics and professional conduct at the heart of its work. To uphold these principles, it has adopted comprehensive ethics and code of conduct policies that ensure ethics and respect across all its initiatives
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Anti-Harassment
The Foundation is committed to providing a safe, inclusive environment free from harassment of any kind. It has adopted a zero-tolerance anti-harassment policy that applies to all staff, partners, and visitors to our engagements. This reflects our unwavering dedication to respect, dignity, and safety in every interaction.
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Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy
All individuals working with the Living Roots Foundation, staff, board members, interns, consultants, volunteers, partners, and contractors, must comply with our PSEA policy and complete a UN-designed online PSEA course before starting any engagement.
This page outlines the Centre’s commitment to openness and accountability. It serves as a single point of reference for all legal, financial, and governance documents that demonstrate our adherence to best practices and ethical standards.
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