Membership in Unapendwa e.V.
We are delighted that you are interested in becoming a member of our non-profit organization. Here you will find all the information about membership fees and responsibilities within the organization.
How do I become a member?
Unapendwa e.V. distinguishes between active and passive members – it's up to you which type of membership you choose. Depending on your membership option, you will have different rights and obligations.
active membership
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You actively participate in the association's activities and events.
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You can join a working group or start a new sub-project.
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You are actively involved in internal decision-making processes.
Obligations:
You must actively participate in the association's activities at least once per quarter, i.e.:
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Attend members' meetings
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Support a working group
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Complete assigned tasks in a goal-oriented manner
You are also required to pay a quarterly membership fee (minimum €10 per quarter).
Rights:
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Voting rights at the general meeting
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The right to convene an extraordinary general meeting
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All rights associated with passive membership
passive membership
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Your membership fee contributes to achieving our shared goals.
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You don't have to do any tasks.
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We will regularly inform you about the use of contributions and current projects on site.
Rights:
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Right to participate in members' meetings
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Right to receive information from the board
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Right to informational self-determination
As a passive member, you do not have voting rights.
You are required to pay a quarterly membership fee (minimum €10 per quarter).
Obligations:
If you have decided to become a member, you can fill out your membership application directly and send it to us. Please make sure to read our association's statutes and our membership fee regulations on the download page beforehand.
Download our membership application or use the contact form – we will send you all the necessary documents and are happy to answer any questions you may have!
Luca Machau
Member coordinator
If you submit a membership application or have questions about our association's work, I'll be your first point of contact.
I'm happy to answer your questions and introduce you to the life of the association.
What happens to my membership fees?
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Act responsibly - report transparently
We provide regular reports on how contributions are used and also keep members informed about current projects on the ground. This way, our members always know how their contributions are being used and what impact they are having. This ensures that our work remains not only effective but also responsible.
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Targeted use of resources
Current membership fees are specifically used to cover the project house, the sub-projects, and living expenses (water, food, electricity, compensation). Approximately €500 are allocated for this purpose each month .
Membership fees are also used to cover the ongoing costs of Unapendwa e.V. in Germany. These costs are kept as low as possible and primarily serve advertising purposes and the financing of the website.
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Partnership on equal terms
To actively counteract any power imbalance, care is always taken to ensure that the partner organization does not become financially dependent and can make its own decisions. For example, proceeds from the bag project are also used to cover living expenses on site.