GET INVOLVED · MEMBERSHIP

Become a member

Membership is more than financial support — it is a formal affiliation with an institution committed to evidence, accountability, and community-centred development. Members help shape CHRSD's future.

WHY MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

More than a subscription

CHRSD is a membership organisation. Institutional Members attend our Annual General Meeting, vote on governance matters, and receive full financial accounts. This is accountability in both directions — we report to our members, and our members hold us to account.

All membership fees are unrestricted — they go directly into our programme funds, not into overhead or salaries. We publish a breakdown in our annual audited accounts.

54
Years as a membership organisation
120+
Current members
100%
Of fees go to programmes

MEMBERSHIP TIERS

Choose your level of involvement

Associate Member

For individuals who believe in the mission

BDT 1,200 / year
  • Annual membership certificate
  • CHRSD Annual Report (digital)
  • Quarterly newsletter
  • Priority access to CHRSD public events
  • Listing in the Annual Report (optional)
Become an Associate Member
Most popular

Institutional Member

For organisations aligned with our mandate

BDT 12,000 / year
  • All Associate Member benefits
  • Two named contacts on membership
  • Invitation to Annual General Meeting with voting rights
  • Organisational listing on CHRSD website
  • Early access to research publications
  • Annual impact briefing from the Executive Director
Become an Institutional Member

Patron

For champions of long-term systemic change

BDT 60,000 / year
  • All Institutional Member benefits
  • Named acknowledgement in Annual Report
  • Annual private briefing with senior leadership
  • Invitation to programme site visits
  • Access to unpublished research datasets (where permissible)
  • Customised impact report linked to patron funding
Become a Patron

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Membership questions

How are membership fees used?
All membership fees are unrestricted and go directly into CHRSD's programme funds. They are not used for overhead or staff salaries. A full breakdown is published in our annual audited accounts, available to all members.
Is membership open to non-Bangladeshi individuals and organisations?
Yes. CHRSD welcomes international Associate Members and Patrons. Institutional Membership with AGM voting rights is subject to review for non-registered entities — please contact us to discuss your situation.
What is the difference between a member and a donor?
Donors contribute financially without formal organisational affiliation. Members are formally affiliated with CHRSD, receive governance rights (at Institutional level), and are listed in our Annual Report. Membership also carries accountability obligations in both directions — we report to members as well as to donors.
Can my membership be tax-deductible?
This depends on your jurisdiction. CHRSD is a registered NGO in Bangladesh. We recommend consulting your local tax authority or accountant regarding the deductibility of NGO membership fees in your country.

READY TO JOIN?

Enquire about membership

Send us an email with your preferred tier and we will send you a membership application form, direct payment details, and a copy of CHRSD's constitution.

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