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 type, you will have different rights and obligations.
active membership
You actively participate in club life and club events.
You can join a working group or start a new sub-project.
You are actively involved in internal decision-making processes.
Duties:
You must actively participate in club activities at least once per quarter, i.e.:
Attend members' meetings
Supporting a working group
Tasks are completed in a goal-oriented manner
You are required to pay a quarterly membership fee (minimum €10 per quarter).
Rights:
Voting rights in the general meeting
the right to convene an extraordinary general meeting
as well as all the rights of a passive membership
passive membership
Your membership fee contributes to achieving our common goals.
You don't have to do any tasks.
We will regularly inform you about the use of the contributions as well as about current projects on site.
Duties:
You are required to pay a quarterly membership fee (minimum €10 per quarter).
Rights:
Right to participate in members' meetings
Right to information vis-Ã -vis the board
Right to informational self-determination
As a passive member, you have no voting rights.
If you have decided to become a member, you can fill out your membership application directly and send it to us. Please read our club statutes and membership fee schedule on the download page beforehand.
Download our membership application OR use the contact form - we will send you all the documents and are happy to answer your questions!
Luca Machau
Member coordinator
If you submit a membership application or have questions about our club's work, you will first come into contact with me.
I'm happy to answer your questions and introduce you to club life.
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 used to specifically cover the project house, the sub-projects, and living expenses (water, food, electricity, compensation). Approximately €500 is 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 makes its own decisions. For example, the proceeds from the bag project are also used to cover local living expenses.