MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM 2026 – AFGHANISTAN HUB (1st COHORT INTAKE)

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Introduction

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of Start Network and the Afghanistan Humanitarian Hub (AHH).

The Hub in Afghanistan brings together organisations committed to strengthening locally led humanitarian action, collective learning, anticipatory approaches, and community-centred response across Afghanistan.

Membership is not solely based on organisational size or technical capacity. The network seeks organisations that are rooted in Afghan communities, committed to collaboration, accountable to affected populations, aligned with the Hub’s vision, and willing to actively contribute to collective action.

SECTION 1 : Basic information - Organisation

Name of organisation

Registered Address

Street

State/Province

City

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Year of Establishment

Organisation Website (if any)

Is your organisation legally registered in Afghanistan?

YesNo

Country of Registration

What is your main office location? (Province and district)

Registration Number with the relevant Afghan authority

Acronym (if applicable)

Operational Presence in Afghanistan : Please list the provinces and districts where your organisation has implemented programmes within the last five years.

For each location, indicate:

· Province

· District

· Programme sector

· Years active

SECTION 2: Basic information - Contacts

Main contact name

Main contact title

Mobile Number

Main contact email

Deputy contact name

Deputy contact title

Mobile Number

Deputy contact email

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SECTION 3: Governance and Local Leadership

Is your organisation headquartered in Afghanistan?

YesNo

Are the leadership and governance structures led by Afghan nationals?

YesNo

SECTION 4 : Community Acceptance and Accountability

Describe how your organisation ensures that communities participate in programme design, implementation, and decision-making.

Please include:

· How communities are consulted.

· How community priorities are identified.

· How community members influence programme decisions.

· Any mechanisms used to gather community feedback.

Maximum: 500 words

Describe your organisation’s feedback and complaints mechanisms.

Please include:

· How community members can raise concerns or complaints.

· How feedback is reviewed and acted upon.

· One example where community feedback led to a change in programming.

Maximum: 500 words

Why do you believe communities trust your organisation?

Please provide examples demonstrating community acceptance, local legitimacy, or long-term relationships with affected communities in Afghanistan.

Maximum: 300 words

Section 5: Commitment to the Hub and Collective Action

Why does your organisation want to join Start Network and the Afghanistan Humanitarian Hub?

Please explain:

· What motivates your interest in membership.

· What challenges within Afghanistan’s humanitarian landscape you hope the Hub can help address.

· How membership aligns with your organisational priorities.

Maximum: 500 words

How would your organisation contribute to the Hub?

Please describe:

· Knowledge, expertise, or experience you would bring.

· Areas where you would be willing to support other members.

· Potential contributions to governance, committees, working groups, or collective initiatives.

Maximum: 500 words

Please provide one example of your organisation participating in a humanitarian coordination forum, network, consortium, cluster, working group, or collective initiative.

Describe:

· Your role.

· What you contributed.

· What was achieved.

Maximum: 400 words

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SECTION 9: Inclusion and Representation

Please describe how your organisation is inclusive, taking into account the Afghan context.

Maximum: 400 words

Please describe how your organisation works with marginalised, underserved, or underrepresented groups.

Maximum: 400 words

SECTION 10 : Supporting Documentation

Please upload: Mandatory

Registration certificate

Organisational profile

Signed declaration form

Optional but encouraged

Strategic plan

Annual report

Safeguarding policy

Organogram

Audit report

Complaints or feedback mechanism documentation

Partnership agreements

Any additional document demonstrating alignment with the Hub vision

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SECTION 11: Reference Details

Please provide: • Two programme partner references (including name, organisation, relationship, and contact details).

Please provide Reference letters on official letterhead (PDF or Word), ideally describing past collaboration, achievements, and organisational reputation

SECTION 12 : Financial Transparency

What is your organisation's annual turnover (approximate)?

Has your organisation received foreign funding or donor grants in the last 3 years?

YesNo

If yes, please list top 3 sources

Please upload your most recent external audit or financial report.

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SECTION 13 : Declarations

In applying to join the Start Network, my organisation commits to:

Our organisation commits to upholding Start Network values and the principles of the Afghanistan Humanitarian HubWe are willing to undergo due diligence and participate in network governance.We understand that selection depends on pre-selection, due diligence, and final approval by the Hub and Start Network.We confirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of our knowledge.We understand our data will be stored and processed for this application in line with Start Network’s Privacy Policy.We are not listed on any national/international sanctions list (UK, UN, EU, US, World Bank).

By clicking the submit button, I hereby certify that the information provided on this form are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, and I understand that a false statement may disqualify my organisation from this membership intake process.

By clicking the submit button, I hereby give permission to the Start Network to keep and process the information I have shared above, including any personal data, and to share it with third parties for the legitimate purpose of processing this application, within the limitations set out in the Start Network’s Privacy Policy.