Membership
Is your organisation interested in becoming an ISS national member?
We are seeking well-established organisations – whether international, governmental, or non-governmental – that have a proven track record in child protection activities and possess the interest and capability to provide cross-border social work services. We welcome new members that share our values and are aligned with our vision. Whether you are a social service organisation, government, or other stakeholder, we believe we can achieve more together than alone.
Eligibility to Apply
- Recognise and adhere to the ISS working values;
- Have a proven track record of success and qualified staff with expertise in the field of child protection;
- Have the willingness and capacity to undertake transnational services;
- Operate nationally in your country of origin;
- Be financially sustainable with a public annual budget;
- Have the ability to communicate in at least one of the three ISS official languages: English, French, or Spanish.
Benefits of becoming a member
- Contribute to our global mission of reuniting families and protecting children.
- Join a worldwide network present in more than 120 countries
- Gain access to international social work services and exchange best practices with other members.
- Receive training and technical assistance to enhance your organisation's capacity.
- Access up-to-date research data and information on legal and advocacy tools to support your work.
- Establish a link to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) as well as to UN specialised agencies such as UNICEF, UNHCR, and ECOSOC.
