Become a member
As a member of The Refugee Alliance, you’ll join like-minded organisations – large and small – to strengthen calls for positive resettlement experiences for Aotearoa’s former refugees.
Members of the Alliance (full and associate) are supported by a steering group and coordinator.
Full Membership
Open to non-government organisations (NGOs) and community groups that work with or represent refugee background communities.
Do not have to be a registered charity or legal entity.
Can have two representatives with a vote each.
At least one of the representatives must have lived experience (refugee background).
Full members receive regular updates and are consulted on significant decisions within a reasonable timeframe as much as possible.
Associate Members
Research institutes, universities, academic and legal networks, or other interested parties.
Do not have to be a registered charity or legal entity.
Can participate in and support Alliance work but do not determine its direction or have voting rights.
Can have two representatives and are encouraged to have one representative who is someone with lived experience (refugee background), if possible, or work towards this.
Receive regular updates and information and participate in campaigns on priority issues.
Strategy Team / Steering Group
The Refugee Alliance is led by a steering group of 4-10 member organisation representatives committed to progressing the work of the Alliance on behalf of the wider membership.
They’re a mix of seasoned and emerging leaders reflecting the Alliance’s diversity, and are supported by the Alliance coordinator, based at Belong Aotearoa.
Membership Fee
Full and Associate members are invited to make an annual financial contribution. Those organisations which are voluntary or do not have available resources are exempt.
Join The Refugee Alliance
Join us in our collective call for positive change!
