NGO Association

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

To complete your application for association with the Department of Public Information, kindly provide us with then materials listed below.  Please note that you must attach all documents before submitting your application.  If any item is missing, your application will not be processed.

__        A completed Application Form for Non-Governmental Organizations - Access the form here: 

http://outreach.un.org/ngorelations/files/2012/06/Association-Application-Form-2012-fq.v2.pdf

 __        A copy of the organization's constitution/charter or by-laws

 __        Official proof of non-profit status, issued by public authorities, and tax exemption status

            (Note: The document should be on official letterhead and dated.)

 __        A copy of the organization's most recent audited financial statement, conducted by a qualified and independent accountant. (Must be in U.S. dollars)

 __        Evidence of an active information programme relevant to the United Nations:

at least six (6) different types of samples of the organization's most recent information materials (e.g. newsletter, periodicals, tapes of radio or television programmes, conference reports)

__        Two (2) letters of recommendation, attesting to the work your NGO does and its impact

__        A notarized Certification of Signatures of the NGO President or Chief Administrative Officer and the Main Representative

 All submitted materials must be in English or French, the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Material in any other language should be accompanied by an unofficial translation into either of these two languages.

 http://outreach.un.org/ngorelations/