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The most
important component of EAWLS is membership. Membership of the Society
is open to all persons who support the objectives of the Society.
The East African Wild Life Society has grown from humble beginnings
and ad hoc association of persons, to an institution that is globally
recognized. The Society is made up of individuals and organizations,
across the globe, proud to give something back to the environment. The
various categories of membership are:
Individual: As the name suggests, this is suitable for individuals who
find conservation a driving force and is sub-divided into categories
of individual associate, individual regular and individual donor.
Corporate: For organisations that choose to play a part in conservation,
and are sub-divided into corporate regular and corporate donor.
Donor:
For individuals and organisations inclined to do that much more for conservation.
Benefactor (Guardian): For individuals and entities that
have given exemplary support, financial or otherwise, to the society.
Honorary: Appointed by the Council for a period it sees
fit and pay no membership fee.
Gift Membership: As the name suggests, this a gift from
one friend to another. You enroll your friend and pay the fees and all
the membership benefits go directly to your friend.
Rates – please see below; to apply or renew your membership.
Become
a member or renew your membership
Membership Category and Annual Rates
| CATEGORY | EAST AFRICA | REST OF AFRICA | OUTSIDE AFRICA |
| INDIVIDUAL Associate* | Kshs.1,000/US$14 | N/A | N/A |
| INDIVIDUAL Regular | Kshs.3,000/US$40 | US$45 | US$65; £44; €70 |
| INDIVIDUAL Donor | From: kshs.10,000 | From: US$150 | From: US$200; £135; €221 |
| FAMILY** | Kshs.4,500; US$60 | US$65 | US$95; £65; €105 |
| CORPORATE Regular | Kshs.20,000 | US$300 | US$350; £235; €385 |
| CORPORATE Donor | From: kshs.60,000 | From: US$800 | From: US$1000; £665; €1088 |
*Associate
members ONLY receive the society’s monthly newsletter.
**Family membership is inclusive of children under 18 years.
Benefits
Your membership card entitles you to a 10% discount on all purchases at
our shop in Nairobi and varying discounts with some of the top class hotels
and tour companies. We currently have a 10% discount with all Serena Hotels
& Lodges properties, Alliance Hotels and Heritage Hotels. Please note
that these discounts are ONLY applicable with direct bookings. These agreements
are subject to change without prior notice.
As an EAWLS
member you will receive one year's free delivery of Swara, the Society's
authoritative, beautifully illustrated quarterly magazine. Each issue
will bring you the latest in-depth news of Africa's conservation issues,
inform you about the Society's work and amaze you with the region's best
wildlife photography.
The society’s other publication, the African Journal of Ecology,
is also available at a discounted rate of 25%.
Library: Members are also entitled to use the Society's library and are invited to attend Society forums, lectures and film shows. There are reference books and videos available for hire from the library.
Newsletter: The society has a monthly newsletter, sent out on email, to keep you informed about conservation issues.
Talks: EAWLS
holds monthly talks on the second Thursday of every month. These talks
are a combination of discussions and film shows, presented by noteworthy
speakers in conservation. Currently the talks are held at the AMREF International
Training Centre, on Langata Road.
The purpose of the talks is to openly discuss issues affecting conservation
in East Africa and involve members in these discussions. They are open
to all, free for EAWLS members, while non-members pay a nominal fee of
kshs.100.