The High-Level Council

The Foundation High-Level Council (HLC) is the level of governance for the Global Surgery Foundation providing for a strong constituency-based forum for stakeholder engagement and strategic guidance with the Foundation Board and Secretariat, bringing together some of the world’s leading actors in global surgery from governments, academia, foundations, and non-governmental organizations. The main role of the HLC is to provide the Foundation with strong leadership in the development of strategies and policies.

It serves as the main governance body providing direct communication, engagement, and accountability for all relevant stakeholders, and in particular, the funding agencies and to ensure that all activities are in alignment with the Foundation's vision and mission. The HLC undertakes advocacy and fundraising activities to ensure the viability of the Foundation. 

In the Foundation culture of inclusivity and collaboration, the HLC has a very strong voice within the governance structure that will assist the Foundation Board in guiding the organistion.