Membership & Accreditation Application Form

About AYSDN

The Arab Youth Sustainable Development Network (AYSDN) is a prominent youth-led organization and regional network established in 2018, uniting young professionals and experts across the MENA region and Arab diaspora to accelerate progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Legally registered in Yemen and Canada, AYSDN empowers youth as changemakers by bridging policy engagement and ground-level action. AYSDN works across sectors through partnerships with local governments, civil society, international organizations, and private institutions. With a proven record of impactful programs, advocacy campaigns, and capacity-building across the MENA region, AYSDN plays a pivotal role in representing Arab youth in high-level UN forums and climate conventions including the UNFCCC, ECOSOC, and UNDP platforms, while translating global policies into practical community-driven solutions.

Why Join AYSDN?

Becoming a member of AYSDN opens unique opportunities for collaboration, learning, visibility, and impact. Members benefit from:

  • Regional & Global Exposure through AYSDN’s active participation in UN and international platforms.
  • Partnership Opportunities with international NGOs, local authorities, and youth-led networks.
  • Capacity-Building & Training on SDGs, project implementation, leadership, climate action, and more.
  • Access to Resources including toolkits, funding alerts, networking events, and technical support.
  • Accreditation & Endorsement to support credibility, outreach, and collaborative projects.
  • Youth-Led Innovation Support for initiatives aligned with sustainable development priorities.

WHAT AYSDN OFFERS TO MEMBERS

  1. Capacity Building & Mentorship
  • Thematic training on SDGs, climate, peace, gender, education, and leadership.
  • Participation in regional workshops and mentoring by experienced practitioners.
  1. Digital and Operational Enablement
  • Access to toolkits, reporting templates, and cloud-based collaboration tools.
  • Technical support in project design, management, monitoring, and evaluation.
  1. Policy & Advocacy Exposure
  • Eligibility to represent AYSDN in UN and global summits such as COP, ECOSOC, and HLPF.
  • Participation in policy co-drafting, position papers, and joint declarations.
  1. Solidarity & Peer Learning
  • Access to AYSDN’s community forum for learning exchanges and collaborative projects.
  • Engagement in biannual regional dialogues and thematic circles.

PRINCIPLES OF MEMBERSHIP

  • Members must be youth- or community-led or actively contribute to youth empowerment and SDG implementation.
  • Members commit to non-violence, inclusivity, and reject discrimination and extremist affiliations.
  • Members must demonstrate alignment with AYSDN’s mission, values, and vision for regional development.
  • Inactive members may request reactivation upon re-verification.

MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES & CONTRIBUTIONS

Members are expected to:

  • Participate in at least thrice AYSDN-led events, forums, or campaigns annually.
  • Provide biannual brief updates or reports on their relevant initiatives.
  • Engage in collective advocacy or thematic groups when possible.
  • Uphold transparency and ethical participation.

 

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PRIVACY & DATA PROTECTION

AYSDN ensures all personal and organizational information is securely stored and processed in line with global data protection standards including GDPR. No data will be shared without consent. Members may request data review, updates, or deletion at any time.

Declaration & Consent

By submitting this application, I/we confirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of my/our knowledge. I/we agree to abide by the values and principles of AYSDN and actively contribute to its mission.

I/we understand that AYSDN may use this information for internal processing and relevant networking purposes in alignment with its data protection policy and UN standards on transparency and accountability.

Submission Instructions

Please submit the completed form along with supporting documents via:

📧 Email: info@aysdn.org

🌐 Website (Membership Portal): www.aysdn.org/membership

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