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Structure

The ASCM is affiliated to the World Student Christian Federation. We are part of a large international movement, with branches in countries all over the world.

This diagram shows how ASCM is structured. Branches are at the top, because without branches there is no movement! In some states/territories, branches are supported by a Development or Staff Worker.

Nationally, the task of running the ASCM is divided between volunteer positions (listed in the white boxes in the picture).

At least one representative from each branch should attend the state/territory Area Council. One person from each Area Council is on the National Executive. The National Coordinator, National Treasurer, Minutes Secretary, and Women’s Officer are also on the National Executive. The ASCM aims to maintain gender balance on the National Executive.

All members can attend JGC (our Annual General Meeting). The members of the National Executive, along with the WSCF Liaison and Men’s Officer, have voting rights at JGC. However, nearly all our decisions are made by consensus, and everyone is welcome to join in making those decisions.

ASCM is part of the Asia-Pacific Region, whose regional office is in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong office has two staff: the Regional Secretary and the Regional Women’s Coordinator.

In the Asia-Pacific Region a Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) is held every two years. One representative from each SCM in the region attends this meeting. Once in between
each RCM the Standing Committee meets. The Standing Committee is comprised of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, two EXCO representatives, and two other members. Their role is to discuss any business that arises between RCMs. The Regional Women’s Committee (RWC) also meets once between RCMs. This committee oversees the Women’s Projects occurring in the region.

There are four Sub-Regions within WSCF-AP:

• Pacific - Australia, Aotearoa. (Fiji and PNG are not currently active).
• North-East Asia - Hong Kong, Japan (associate member), Korea, Taiwan.
• South Asia - Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka. (Pakistan is not currently active).
• South-East Asia - Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia (associate member), Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand.

There are six Regions in the WSCF: Africa, Europe, Latin America & Caribbean, Middle East, North America, and Asia-Pacific. The Inter-Regional Office is in Geneva. This office
has two Co-Secretary Generals, as well as an accountant and support staff. Every four years the WSCF holds a General Assembly. Many people attend this meeting, including
delegates from all of the National Movements. The General Assembly appoints an Executive Committee (EXCO), which includes two representatives from each Region along with the Co-Secretary Generals and other people. EXCO meets once per year.