New in 2011: CORE Group expands categories for participation within our Community Health Network

Historically, CORE Group has offered one category of membership; only citizen-supported, 501(c)3 organizations were eligible. Now, in response to our members, CORE Group has added two new mechanisms for formally recognizing and including a wider range of participants within our vibrant network. Many newly eligible parties are already active contributors--and have been for years. The time has come to offer formal recognition and benefits to these valued organizations and individuals. Now there are three ways to join CORE Group's Community Health Network: as a Member Organization, Associate Organization or Individual Associate.

Renewal Forms

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Eligibility Requirements

Member NGOs

Associate Organizations

Individual Associates

Incorporated in the United States as a 501(c)3 (non-profit) organization.
Receiving substantial citizen support (includes individuals, foundations)
Focused on improving the effectiveness of community-based approaches in low and middle income countries.
Committed to the values promoted by CORE Group: collective capacity, openness, equity, local experience and knowledge, participation of civil society, demonstrated impact.
Committed to participation in Community Health Network activities through contribution of time, travel and annual dues.
Committed to playing an active, collaborative role within at least one CORE Working Group.
Committed to advancing community health program knowledge, organizational collaboration, and effective policy to support those in greatest need.

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Focused on improving the effectiveness of community-based approaches in low and middle income countries.
Committed to the values promoted by CORE Group: collective capacity, openness, equity, local experience and knowledge, participation of civil society, demonstrated impact.
Committed to participation in Community Health Network activities through contribution of time, travel and annual dues.
Committed to playing an active, collaborative role within at least one CORE Working Group.
Committed to advancing community health program knowledge, organizational collaboration, and effective policy to support those in greatest need.
Incorporated in the United States.
Not eligible to apply as CORE Group Member Organization. (Member organizations are not-for-profit, citizen supported 501(c)3 institutions.)

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A community health professional, not currently on staff of an organization that could be a CORE Group member.
Committed to the values promoted by CORE Group (collective capacity, openness, equity, local experience and knowledge, participation of civil society, impact).
Committed to participation in CORE Group activities through contribution of time, travel and annual dues.
Committed to active, collaborative involvement in a CORE Working Group.
Committed to advancing community health program knowledge, organizational collaboration, and effective policy to support those in greatest need.

Apply here»

Projects are welcome to collaborate with CORE Group as Partners – no application required. At this moment in time, partners can join Working Groups, though the board of directors may change the policy in 2012. Partners are expected to contribute in some way through participation in a fall/spring meeting session, sharing of a webinar or co-resourcing a project.

What is CORE Group? What is the Community Health Network?

Enthusiasts describe CORE Group as a "marketplace of innovation," "a crucible for what works," "a wealth of ideas and action," and "a trusted, neutral broker." Through our Community Health Network, health and development professionals share ideas, identify gaps and promising innovations, and collaborate to create the next generation of practical tools, guidance and insight. Results are then field tested, refined and disseminated via our worldwide net of practitioners, policymakers and other stakeholders.