The Person-Centered Institute of Asia Social Enterprise Charter

(The Person-Centered Institute of Asia, PCIA)

Chapter 1 General Provisions

Article 1 Name and Legal Status

1. The full name of this organization is “The Person-Centered Institute of Asia” (PCIA).
2. This organization is a social enterprise registered in Hong Kong in accordance with the law. It is dedicated to the theory and practice of Person-Centered and conducts various activities in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Article 2 Mission, Vision and Core Values

1. Mission: To promote the Person-Centered philosophy so that every life is treated with gentleness, full respect and support, and to help individuals and communities realize their true selves.
2. Vision: To establish an open and inclusive Person-Centered community in Asia and around the world, where everyone can express their unique value in a safe and warm environment.
3. Core values: Respect, inclusiveness, coexistence, innovation and transparency. With the “person” as the foundation, we oppose treating people as mere means to an end, but rather recognize the irreplaceability and inherent dignity of each individual.

Article 3: Business Purpose and Goals

In order to achieve the above mission and vision, the organization takes the following goals as its action plan:

1. Linking communities: Integrate Person-Centered community resources in Asia and around the world, and build an exchange platform (including the Asia Society, the Person-Centered Conference in Asia, periodicals, roundtable forums, etc.);
2. Support creativity: Through the Person-Centered Incubator Project and an internal foundation, support the innovation and practice of individuals and organizations that align with Person-Centered values;
3. Talent development: Establish a registration and certification system and systematic training for Person-Centered consultants to promote professional growth; 

Expand the field: carry out innovative practices in fields other than education, conflict resolution, mediation and other consulting, and promote warm changes at all levels of society. Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities Article 4: The highest authority, the Board of Directors This institution establishes the Board of Directors as the highest decision-making body, responsible for formulating

1. Expanding fields: Innovative practices in fields other than education, conflict resolution, mediation and other consulting to promote warm change at all levels of society.

Chapter 2: Organization and Responsibilities

Article 4: The supreme authority – the Board of Directors

1. The organization establishes the Board of Directors as the supreme decision-making body, responsible for formulating development strategies and supervising the implementation of major decisions.
2. The Board of Directors is composed of several directors, whose members should have a rich professional background, an understanding of the Person-Centered concept and a sense of social responsibility.
3. The board of directors will meet regularly to discuss important matters of the organization and announce the results of its decisions to the public to ensure an open and transparent decision-making process.

Article 5 Executive body

1. Executive Committee: Responsible for the management and operation of daily affairs, it is composed of executive directors, department heads and professional teams.
2. Working groups and committees: Special working groups (such as training committees, event organization committees, foundation management committees, etc.) can be established according to project needs to efficiently implement various plans.

Article 6 Internal supervision mechanism

In order to ensure the standardization and transparency of the organization’s operations, an internal audit and supervision mechanism has been established to regularly evaluate and improve financial, project implementation, and various management processes.

Chapter 3 Foundation Section

Article 7 Purpose of the Foundation

1. To provide financial support for the People-Centered Incubation Program and various Person-Centered public welfare and innovative practices;
2. to promote the implementation of the organization’s social mission through internal allocation and external donations;
3. provide funding, personnel, project guidance and international resource matching support for disadvantaged groups, grassroots consultants and other projects that are dedicated to promoting warm social change.

Article 8: Sources of funding and management

1. Sources of funding:
2. • a certain percentage of the profits from the institution’s various profitable projects;
   • social donations and cooperative funding;
   • other funds obtained in accordance with the law.
3. Management mechanism:
4. • Establish a “Foundation Management Committee” responsible for formulating plans for the use of funds, evaluating project applications, and monitoring the use of funds;
   • A regular public financial reporting system has been established to ensure that the use of all funds is open and transparent, and is subject to internal and external audits.
5. Future plans:
6. • In the light of development needs, the Foundation may consider re-registering as an independent legal entity in the future to broaden its funding sources and social influence.

Article 9: Recipients of funding and application procedures

1. Recipients of funding are all individuals or organizations that adhere to Person-Centered values, including but not limited to care for left-behind children, psychological counselling, feminist workshops, educational projects, conflict mediation projects, etc.
2. The application procedure includes:
3. • submission of project plans and relevant supporting materials;
   • initial assessment by the Foundation Management Committee;
   • expert review and decision-making on funding.
4. Funding may take the form of financial support, personnel assistance, project supervision, international resource matching, etc., and will be determined based on the specific circumstances of the project.

Chapter 4: Scope of Business and Activities

Article 10: Main Business Areas

1. Community Linkage and Exchange:
2. • organize events such as the Asia Humanistic Conference, roundtable forums, and workshops;
   • establish and maintain the Asia Society and other Person-Centered community networks;
   • Plan and publish academic journals focusing on the Person-Centered approach.
3. Creative incubation and fund support:
4. • Launch the Person-Centered Incubator Program to support innovative practices that align with the philosophy;
   • provide funding and resources for projects through an internal foundation.
5. Consultant training and professional development:
6. • Establish a registration and certification system for Person-Centered consultants;
   • offer Person-Centered consulting training courses, group supervision and workshops.
7. Social education and conflict mediation:
8. • Initiating projects such as living rooms, educational liberation, and mediator training to expand the application of Person-Centered concepts in a wider range of fields.

Article 11 Operations and Cooperation

1. When carrying out various business activities, the organization shall always adhere to the principle of putting people first and respect the uniqueness of each individual.
2. Actively establish cooperative relationships with domestic and foreign counterparts, academic institutions, and public welfare organizations to jointly promote social change and cultural progress.

Chapter 5 Financial Management and Profit Distribution

Article 12 Financial Management Principles

1. Adhere to an open and transparent financial management system in accordance with the law;
2. emphasize the effectiveness of capital use, and ensure that every income and expenditure serves the mission and public welfare goals of the organization.

Article 13 Profit distribution, shareholder dividends and reinvestment

1. Funds obtained from profitable projects may be used for profit distribution on the premise of ensuring the operation of the organization, the development of projects and the cultivation of talent.
2. As a social enterprise, shareholders are allowed to receive dividends, but it must be ensured that after the profit is distributed, not less than a predetermined proportion of the profit is retained for reinvestment to support the social goals and public welfare projects of the organization.
3. The specific dividend and reinvestment ratios shall be determined by the board of directors based on the development status of the organization and the requirements of its social mission, and shall be made public to all shareholders.
4. In accordance with the established ratio, part of the profits shall be allocated to the internal foundation to support the people-oriented incubator and other social welfare projects;
5. the remaining funds shall be reinvested to promote the long-term development of the organization, while regular financial reports shall be made public to the board of directors and the society to ensure the transparent and standardized use of funds.

Chapter 6 Members, Volunteers and Social Participation

Article 14 Membership and Volunteer System

1. Individuals and organizations that identify with the Person-Centered philosophy are welcome to join the organization and participate in project implementation, event planning, and social advocacy.
2. A membership and volunteer management system will be established to clarify rights and obligations. Regular training and exchange activities will be organized to enhance internal cohesion.

Article 15: Social donations and public participation

1. The organization accepts donations from all sectors of society. Donation funds can be used for the operation of the organization, foundation-funded projects, and public welfare activities.
2. An open and transparent donation management mechanism will be established to ensure that donated funds are used for their intended purposes.
3. Encourage the public to participate in the activities of the organization and jointly promote Person-Centered social progress.

Chapter 7: Amendment and Interpretation of the Articles of Association

Article 16: Procedure for amending the Articles of Association

1. Amendments to the Articles of Association must be proposed by the Board of Directors, discussed by all directors, and passed by a majority of not less than two-thirds.
2. The amended articles of association shall take effect from the date of announcement and shall be reported to the relevant departments for the record.

Article 17: Right of interpretation and supplementary provisions

1. The Person-Centered Institute of Asia shall have the final right of interpretation of these articles of association;
2. matters not covered in these articles of association shall be implemented in accordance with relevant national and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region laws and regulations;
3. these articles of association shall take effect from the date of adoption by the Board of Directors and shall apply to all activities and operations of the organization.