General information

 Types of membership
Status, rights, duties and benefits of members are regulated by national law and in the rules and regulations of the association.

There are two types of membership:

• Institutional membership  – These are Dutch NGO organisations whose core business is in development cooperation and have amongst others a thematic focus on one of the following areas: sexual and reproductive health and rights and/or HIV/AIDS and /or Health Systems Development.
• Individual membership  (individuals, not transferable) – These are experts and/or consultants that are specialized and/or working in the field of sexual reproductive health and rights and/or HIV/AIDS and/or Health Systems Development.

Membership period
Institutional members are expected to commit themselves for a minimum of three full years (calendar) basis, and membership is extended automatically, until notice is given (this should be done in writing mail/email, at least one month before the end of the calendar year). Individual members are expected to commit themselves for a minimum of one full year (calendar) basis, and membership is extended automatically, until notice is given (see previous sentence).

Membership applications and conditions
Those interested in membership are expected to familiarize themselves with the Share-Net’s mission, goal and purpose, found on the website, and in policy plans, annual work plans/reports (which can be downloaded). Written requests for membership should express endorsement of the network's mission and objectives. Requests for membership are approved by the Board.

The annual membership fee is based on a graduated contribution system, proportional to the yearly expenditure of the organisation.