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Membership
Join GEN-Europe!
If you already live in an ecovillage or would like to start one, you might profit from becoming a member or supporter of GEN-Europe.
The full member category:
This membership is for fully established ecovillages and national networks (incorporating at least two ecovillages with elected representatives). As a full member, you will have voting right at the General Assembly and the benefits of membership are fully available to you. Full members must be approved by the GEN-Europe council. No applicant will be given full membership unless
1) they are well known to the Council
or 2) they have participated in a General Assembly.
The yearly membership fee is on a sliding scale between 100 Euros minimum and 600 Euros max. according to the size of the ecovillage – each member is asked to estimate itself. Negotiations are possible if 100 Euros could not be afforded, this member makes an offer. The membership fee may also be paid in Ecorates.
GEN criteria for full membership status as a fully-established ecovillage
* should have a common purpose and vision
* should have a community of people living together on the chosen site with a membership structure and a decision-making process
* should aim at the creation of a new culture that balances ecological, social and spiritual /cultural dimensions of human settlements
The Ecovillage Supporters:
It's composed by individuals and ecovillage initiatives (starting Ecovillages, related projects, new applicants). This second category does not have the right to vote at the assembly. The yearly membership fee is 25- Euro (may also be paid in Ecorates) as decided by the General Assembly.
If you are Ecovillage Supporter and you feel able to upgrade to full member status, please contact our office!
Benefits of Membership
- membership of an international network dedicated to pioneering new models for equitable, sustainable communities, in both urban and rural settings
- make nominations and qualify for annual € 3,000 ecovillage excellence award
- option of up to 33% travel refund for participation at GEN-Europe’s annual General Assembly (up to a maximum of 200,- Euro. Valid for full members only, one representative from each full member)
-members from East European countries are invited to pay their costs and membership fees in ecorates.
- opportunity to use the GEN-Europe logo for representative purposes
- support for promotion of your courses and seminars
- opportunities to write articles in Permaculture Magazine about initiatives and events in your ecovillages
- discounts on all GEN-Europe products available in our e-shop: T-shirts, CD-ROMs, books, videos (full members 20%, supportive members 10%)
- a link from the GEN-Europe database to your own website
- access to our inter-active web-site, on which you can regularly update your own pages
- participation in a wide range of email discussion groups
- represent GEN-Europe at national and international events
- opportunities to develop new friendships that can support your dreams and visions
When GEN-Europe receives grant funding, we also offer:
- access to financial support for participation in education courses and conferences
If you would like to become a member or supporter, please contact our office!