Registration of Non-Governmental Organizations to Join the GLF Board of Directors
, May 22, 2025
Call for NGO Sector Representative
The Galápagos Life Fund (GLF) is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to promote the maintenance, growth, and security of the natural capital of the Galápagos Islands and their marine ecosystems. To achieve this goal, GLF is governed by a Board of Directors composed of 11 members, including a representative from the NGO sector.
During GLF’s first two years of operation, the NGO representative seat was held by Pew Bertarelli Ocean Legacy. However, in accordance with GLF’s bylaws, this position has a defined term limit.
It is now time to renew this seat and open the opportunity to other organizations. We are launching the process to select a new NGO representative to serve on the GLF Board.
We invite your organization to take part in this transparent and participatory process. If you are interested in joining the NGO sector, please complete the registration form below.
Registration is open from May 22 to July 16. Let’s continue working together to strengthen marine conservation in our islands.
Process Phases
Phase 1: Registration
Register to become part of the Non-Governmental Organization sector, which holds a seat on the GLF Board of Directors.
| Eligibility Requirements | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|
| ✅ Active operations in the Galápagos Islands for at least two (2) years | ✅ The NGO and the designated Director must each have a minimum of two years of active operations in the Galápagos |
| ✅ An institutional mission aligned with GLF’s objectives | ✅ The NGO’s bylaws must reflect a mission consistent with GLF’s purpose |
| ✅ Legal registration in Ecuador and operations in the Galápagos province | ✅ The NGO must have legal status, be up to date with all labor and tax obligations, and have an office and staff with legal residency enabling them to work in the Galápagos |
| ✅ The representative must have legal residency enabling them to work in the Galápagos, in accordance with the Organic Law of the Special Regime for Galápagos (LOREG) | ✅ The designated Director must have legal signing authority and residency in the Galápagos; preference will be given to permanent residents as per LOREG |
🔗 Registration link: Click here to register
📩 For questions or further information, contact: info@glf.org.ec
Phase 2: Evaluation of Applicant Organizations
- Review of Eligibility and Selection Criteria: A committee will verify that each registered NGO meets the requirements.
- Information Clarification: If needed, NGOs will be contacted to clarify or expand upon their submissions.
- Announcement of Qualified NGOs: A list of qualified organizations will be published on the GLF website and shared via email.
Phase 3: Selection of the NGO Sector Director
Qualified NGOs will convene independently to elect their representative. This process must be documented with attendance records and meeting minutes. The selected representative will serve for two years.
The election results must be submitted to GLF and will be acknowledged at the next Board meeting. The entire process must be democratic and transparent.
✔️ Board Approval: The GLF Board will formally approve the new representative at its next session.
📅 Registration closes on July 16.
