Membership Process
IDSB membership consists of the application, review, Council evaluation, and General Assembly approval stages.
A civil society organization that meets the membership eligibility requirements adopts a decision to join IDSB through its competent governing body. The decision must clearly designate the person who will represent the organization before the Union.
The IDSB Membership Application Form must be completed in full and signed by the organization's authorized representative.
The membership application form must be accompanied by the organization's decision to join IDSB, together with letters of recommendation from two organizations that are already members of IDSB.
The application file is reviewed by the Secretariat. If any documents or information are missing, the applicant organization will be contacted and requested to provide the necessary additions.
The application is evaluated at the first Council meeting. The Council reviews whether the organization fulfills the membership requirements and whether the application file is complete and appropriate.
Applications approved by the Council are circulated to all members together with the General Assembly agenda at least fifteen days before the meeting at which membership applications will be voted upon.
The membership application is discussed and put to a vote at the General Assembly. Organizations approved by the General Assembly are granted IDSB membership.
Membership Eligibility Criteria
Organizations applying for IDSB membership must meet the following fundamental criteria.
Embrace Islamic values, fundamental humanitarian principles, and the objectives of the Union.
Have never been involved in, or associated with, any form of violence.
Be established and operate as a non-profit civil society organization.
Operate independently without receiving directives or instructions from any external authority.
Be duly established as a legal entity in accordance with the laws of the country in which it operates.
Have been established at least one year prior to the date of the membership application.
Not be a political party or an affiliated organization of any political party.
Obtain written letters of recommendation from two organizations that are already members of IDSB.
Required Documents for Membership
In order for an IDSB membership application to be considered, the following documents and information must be prepared completely and submitted in full.
The membership application form must be completed electronically and in full.
A Board Resolution must be prepared confirming your organization's intention to become a member of IDSB and appointing the representative who will act on behalf of the organization before IDSB. The resolution must be recorded in the organization's official resolution book and signed by all members of the Board.
The current authorized signatory(ies) of the legal entity must write the statement "I have read, understood, and accepted." on the last page of the IDSB Statute, sign the page, and submit it to IDSB.
Every page of the organization's statute must be signed by the current authorized signatory(ies) of the legal entity and included in the application file.
Two letters of recommendation issued by two different organizations that are already members of IDSB must be submitted.
If available, your organization's most recent activity report should be included in the application documents.
A current official document confirming that the organization is legally registered and actively operating must be submitted.
The organization's logo must be submitted in a vector format together with a high-resolution JPEG version.
The annual membership fee may be paid in cash or by bank transfer. Proof of payment must be included in the application file.
The annual membership fee is one thousand two hundred US dollars. This fee must be paid at the time of submitting the membership application.
Apply for Membership
You can submit your membership application through our online application page. Following the preliminary review of your application, the required forms and supporting documents will be shared with you.
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