Kenya - Apply for Resource Development Centre (RDC) Membership

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Procedure

Apply in Person

1. To apply for Resource Development Centre (RDC) membership, the applicant has to contact the Non-Governmental Organizations Co-ordination Board offices.
2. The applicant has to make sure he or she has all the required documents that are required for this process to be successful and it can be found under the "Required Documents" section of this page or at Non-Governmental Organizations Co-ordination Board Resource Development Centre (RDC) page.
3. Fill in the application form and attach the required documents.
4. Proceed to make the required payment. The required fees can be found under the "Fees" section of this page or at Non-Governmental Organizations Co-ordination Board Resource Development Centre (RDC) page.
5. On Completion of this process, the applicant will receive feedback from the Non-Governmental Organizations Co-ordination Board within two days.

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Required Documents

• RDC Membership Application Form
• I.D card
• Certificate of registration

Office Locations & Contacts

Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs) Co-ordination Board - Head Office
Address: Co-operative Bank House, 15th Floor, Haile Selassie Avenue
P.O. Box 44617 – 00100
Nairobi
Tel: 254-20-2214044, 2214887
Email: [email protected] /[email protected] /[email protected]
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Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government
State Department of Coordination
Telposta Towers, Nairobi
P. O. Box 30478 - 00100 Kenya
Telephone: Tel. +254 020 2228411
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: Ministry of Interior and Coordination of National Government

Eligibility

NGOs

Individuals

Fees

NGO membership: Kshs 500.

Individual membership: Kshs 200.

Validity

One year

Documents to Use

Resource and Documentation Centre (RDC) Membership Application Form

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

2 day

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Instructions

Before one become a member, one must fill their detail with RDC in the RDC Application Form (2)1. The RDC have different membership categories. The categories are derived from the expected users of RDC and have inherent benefits included.

NGO membership: This is a card category is specific to the NGOs who seek membership so as to enjoy the full services offered by the RDC. There is annual subscription of Kshs 500.

Individual membership: This category is meant to individuals who are intending to own the membership for his/her own benefit to the RDC. There is annual subscription of Kshs 200.

Required Information

• Category of Membership
• Applicants Name
• I.D Number
• Organization Name
• Position in the organization
• Telephone
• Email
• Your area of interest

Need for the Document

The Resource Development Centre (RDC) does regular dissemination of information to registered users so as to keep them abreast with the latest developments in the Non-Governmental Organizations world. This is done through Media Alerts and other information based on their stated areas of Interest.

Information which might help

Benefits Accrued By RDC Registered Members

• The RDC stocks variety of books and journals which members can access.
• As a member, RDC will alert you on open calls for funding proposals.
• The RDC stocks NGOs reports on best practices, publications and their project/program reports which can be of benefit to registered members.

NOTE: Both registered members, general public and donors can place a request on information about Kenya NGOs activities. This is charged at kshs400.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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ABOUT RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE (RDC)

Section 9 of the NGOs Coordination Act 1990, mandates the Board to establish and maintain a documentation centre on NGOs to inform the public on their activities and enhance understanding on their contribution to national development.

Our aim is to improve availability and accessibility to quality information on the NGO Sector and promote information exchange between and among NGOs, donors, the public and other stakeholders.