Supportive Members
The supporter category is for individuals and organisations who share the vision of GEN, but are not ecovillages in themselves.
Also ecovillage initiatives (starting ecovillages, new applicants) are in this category. Supportive members do not have the right to vote at the General Assembly.
The annual membership fee is 25 Euro.
Become a supportive member now
Benefits of Membership
- membership of an international network dedicated to pioneering new models for equitable, sustainable communities in both urban and rural settings
- opportunities to develop new friendships that can support your dreams and visions
- participation in the Global Ecovillage Network Conference 2012 at the EcoValley Foundation, Hungary July 2012 for a reduced fee of 100-350 Euro (sliding scale).
- qualify for annual € 3,000 European Ecovillage Excellence Award
- reduced rates for visiting partner ecovillages
- reduced rates for selected workshops from our partners
- write articles in Permaculture Magazine about initiatives and events in your ecovillages
- participation in the GEN Europe email lists
- promote your courses and seminars through the GEN database
- opportunity to use the GEN-Europe logo for representative purposes
- represent GEN-Europe at national and international events
You can register as a supportive member online here!
Information on membership and fax/post application form (PDF)
Full Members
GEN Europe full members are fully established ecovillages and national networks (incorporating at least two ecovillages with elected representatives). As a full member, you will have voting rights 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
2) or they have participated in a General Assembly.
GEN Europe criteria for 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 with a balance in the ecological, social and spiritual /cultural aspects
The yearly membership fee for full members is 100 – 600 €, depending on the size of the ecovillage.
Additional Benefits for Full Members
- free participation in Global Ecovillage Network Conference 2012 at Krishna Valley, Hungary, July 2012 (for up to 5 people)
- members from Eastern European countries are invited to pay their costs at the General Assembly and membership fees in ecorates.
- option of up to 33% travel refund for participation at GEN-Europe’s annual General Assembly (up to a maximum of 200,- Euro for one representative from each full member)
- access to our interactive website, on which you can regularly update your own pages
To become a member, please contact our office via email.
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