How to become a member

Full Members:

Legally registered by the Charities and Societies Agency based and renewed/valid certificate
Produce a letter for the membership application
Has women empowerment program through self-help group approach
Has practically formed certain number self-help groups
Has no contradictory/conflicting approach in one project location
Can produce an annual report and submit to CoSAP regarding its performance on self-help group approach
Willing to sign members’ code of conduct
Fulfills its obligation in accordance with CoSAP bylaw

Honorary Members:

Organizations, institutions, groups or legal persons that are acknowledged for their contribution to the cause of CoSAP’s vision in promoting the Self Help Group approach in the country
Membership is to be approved by CoSAP General Assembly

After CoSAP receives an expression of interest to become a full member, it will include the member-to-be in its regular monitoring visits to assess the conditions of the People’s Institutions and provide technical support where needed. After conditions are met, CoSAP Secretariat will present the request for membership to the Board of Directors; and the final approval will be done by CoSAP General Assembly.