ARN Membership Information

Eligibility
How to become a member
Member benefits

Eligibility

The network grants membership status according to specified criteria, which includes the following:

Full Membership Status: Full membership status is granted to U.S.-based 501 (c) 3 African community organizations that provide direct services to or work with refugee and other newcomer groups, whose origins are in the African continent. Full Members assume leadership roles and have voting privileges in areas such as electing governance/leadership, policy/advocacy decision-making, and financial decision-making.

Associate Membership Status: Associate membership status is open to any non-profit organization, foundation, business, or individual that supports the mission. Associate Members have no voting privileges but can serve by invitation or appointment on committees and can take advantage of network programs and services.

How to become a member

E-mail kate.vandermade@ecdcinternational.org to be added to our membership database.

Member Benefits

(benefits are current as of June 4, 2008, and when funding is available)

Member Benefits

Full voting rights on issues of governance/leadership, policy decisions, and financial decisions

Remote technical assistance (phone, email, resource development and referral)
Client management tools and analysis

Eligible for nomination to a position on the Network Advisory Council
Bi-monthly Network conference calls
Electronic updates on funding opportunities, trainings, and policy action items from the Network Listserv
Daily e-news clips

Associate Member Benefits

Bi-monthly Network conference calls
Electronic updates on funding opportunities, trainings, and policy action items from the Network Listserv
Daily e-news clips

News & Events

Click here for a summary press release about ECDC's 14th National Conference and 25th Anniversary Celebration

Join the African Resource Network
The African Resource Network (ARN) is a national network of organizations and individuals engaged in promoting the well-being of Africans living in the United States.It is facilitated and managed by ECDC CARI. The Network serves as a forum for members to share personal experiences, build organizational capacity, and collectively organize around shared concerns.

Click here for more information about the ARN and membership opportunities.

Spotlight

The African Refugee Network Newsletter is a monthly publication of CARI, which examines the latest news and events relevant to African refugees living in the United States and abroad. To view the latest edition, click here.