> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://handbook.designingforchildrensrights.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://handbook.designingforchildrensrights.org/structure.md).

# Structure & Roles

The heart and the muscles of our organisation are the interconnected circles of collaborating [Working Groups and Local Chapters](/working-groups-local-chapters.md).  

**There are three different ways to be part of our community:** 

Audience – a person who is part of the community, may follow the activities or join events.

Contributor – a person who contributes to D4CR's work and mission, but is not a member of the formal association.

[Supporting Member](/structure/supporting-members.md) – believes in the D4CR's mission and supports it with a recurring yearly membership fee. Has a voting right in the General Assembly. Can apply to the Expert panel, can lead Local Chapters or Working groups, and can join the Steering Group or the Board. \
[\
Steering Group Member or Board Member](/structure/steering-group-members.md) – are Supporting members with active participation that guards the mission of the organisation.


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