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🏛️ Movement Structure
JMI is organised in five levels — from the grassroots Ward/Village Community to the National Chapter. Power flows upward through democratic election, and accountability flows downward through oversight.
▲ Apex — National | Base — Village/Ward ▼
Level by Level
Village / Ward CommunitiesVillage · Ward
The foundation of JMI. Any village or ward can have a community, initiated by a JMI member. Grassroots action, membership, and fundraising primarily take place here — directly engaging with local issues.
Assembly ChaptersConstituency
Formed when at least one Ward/Village Community exists within a constituency boundary. Facilitates collaboration and a united approach on larger initiatives.
City / District ChaptersDistrict
Formed from at least one Assembly Chapter or two Ward/Village Communities in the city or district. Acts as a platform for members from various Assembly Chapters to collaborate.
State ChaptersState
Formed when at least one City/District Chapter exists within the state. Coordinates state-level campaigns, policy advocacy, and supports lower units.
National ChapterNational
The apex of the movement. Formed when at least one State Chapter is active. Sets national strategy, policy, and direction. The National Organisers Council elects the National Executive Committee — the legally responsible body for the Society for Justice.
“Grassroots action, membership, and fundraising primarily take place in the Ward/Village Communities. The upper chapters serve as platforms for discussion, strategy, and policy advocacy — progressively broadening the scope of impact.”
🌱 How Does a Community Form?
Every chapter begins as a Working Group — three or more members in a ward or village who meet regularly, take on local issues, and build toward formal recognition. Learn the full lifecycle: from a Working Group, through graduation, to a self-governing community.