Check if your organisation is ready to apply for NEAR membership
Answer 5 quick questions. If eligible, we'll show the documents you need and link you to the application form in your preferred language.
Is the organisation officially registered as a non-profit entity?
Is the organisation founded and headquartered in a country that is not an OECD-DAC Member?
Is it properly registered or recognised under the laws of its country of origin?
Is it locally rooted in the community it serves and does it maintain its primary operations within its local community context?
Does it have a documented governance structure (constitution/statute) that is publicly accessible?
Before you apply, have these documents ready
You will need these files to complete the application. Gather them before opening the form so you can submit in one session.
- NGO Registration Certificate.
- NGO bylaws.
- A signed document listing board members per their passports, including their titles and contact information.
- NGO Code of Conduct.
- The most recent audit reports.
- The most recent annual reports.
- Two signed reference letters from a donor, national network, another NGO, a NEAR member, or NEAR staff in your region.
You're eligible to apply
You're eligible to apply for NEAR membership.
Your organisation appears to meet NEAR membership requirements based on your answers.
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Please note that the membership review and approval process takes up to 2 months from the receipt of your submitted application and all required documents and information.
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