Eurochild is open to all organisations and individuals with an interest in the rights and welfare of children in Europe. Full members include non-governmental organisations, statutory bodies, academic and research institutions and professional associations. Individuals may join as associate members.
By joining our network, you will enhance the effects of our unique, pivotal role in Europe. Your experience and expertise will contribute to our work at a European level in relation to both policy and practice.
Your participation in our network is essential. The strength of Eurochild is directly linked to it’s the size of its network and the experience of its members. For example, they participate actively in the monitoring of the Open Method of Coordination on social protection and social inclusion in the European Union, which is a powerful instrument for change in the field of children and young people’s well-being at European as well as national level.
Eurochild membership is open to all organisations and individuals working in the social field or with an interest in the welfare and rights of children and young people in Europe.
Your benefits as a member:
- Access targeted information on our members-only pages
- Get the latest information about policy developments at European level, funding opportunities, events, Eurochild activities, etc. through Eurochild’s weekly Info-Flash
- Cooperate and share best practices with child rights organisations and specialists all over Europe
- Receive support and advice on EU funding applications and policy developments
- Participate in training activities on Child Rights, EU activities, etc.
- Promote your organisation to a Europe-wide audience and the European institutions through Eurochild’s network and information services
- Access Eurochild’s growing library on children’s issues housed at the Brussels office
- Use Eurochild’s office facilities in Brussels for your meetings (up to 20 people)
Your commitment as a member
- Help to shape EU policies affecting children by participating in the development of Eurochild Policy Positions and Joint Statements
- Attend Eurochild events and participate in its activities and, when possible, represent the network at events where Eurochild is invited . Lower participation fees to our events are offered to our members (travel and participation fees may be covered for organisations with limited resources)
- Contribute to Eurochild’s financial independence by paying your yearly membership fee, thereby giving the organisation greater autonomy to define and implement its own priorities and activities. This ensures the credibility of our network and demonstrates your commitment as a member.
Membership fees
From January 2010 the following categories of fees apply :
Category | Annual Income (Euro) | Annual fee (Euro) (from January 2010) |
1 | Less than 50,000 | 100 |
2 | 50,000-250,000 | 250 |
3 | 250,000-500,000 | 500 |
4 | 500,000-1,000,000 | 750 |
5 | Over 1 million | 1,000 |
Members applying after the month of June benefit from a 50% reduction.
The membership fee is €100 for associate members.
Notes: Organisations unable to pay the indicated membership fee may appeal to the Management Board for a reduction, giving details of their specific circumstances. Organisations joining after the month of June will only have to pay the fee for half a year.
Which category would you apply for?
Our membership structure
- Full Members include: NGO’s with an interest in the welfare and rights of children and young people; statutory bodies with an interest in the welfare and rights of children and young people; academic and research institutions with an interest in the welfare and rights of children and young people; professional associations with an interest in the welfare and rights of children and young people. They set the guidelines and the priorities of the AISBL and make an ongoing contribution to its activities. Full Members have full voting rights and are admitted following recommendation by the Management Board and approval by the General Assembly.
- Associate Members include: government departments and any organisation or individual approved by the Management Board, concerned with furthering the objectives of Eurochild. Associate members are informed of Eurochild’s activities and may take be invited to participate in events. They have speaking rights but no voting rights. They are admitted following recommendation by the Management Board and approval by the General Assembly.
- Honorary Members include: any organisation or individual approved by the Management Board, concerned with furthering the objectives of Eurochild. Honorary Members do not have speaking nor voting rights and are appointed following recommendation by the Management Board plus approval by the General Assembly.
Join us now to help us to shape the well-being or children and young people in Europe!
Learn more about our membership criteria by downloading our "Join us" document.
To apply for membership, you just have to send us the application form duly filled in together with the documents listed in the form and send it back per email as a pdf, per fax or per post to the Eurochild secretariat (download the letter of commitment here). Alternative application form here if your computer does not allow you to fill in forms.
Do not hesitate to contact our Membership Officer who is available to give you more information on our criteria and application process at the following email address: marie.dubit@eurochild.org or per phone at +32 (0)2 211 05 52 .
