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Benefits for Individual, Organizational and Affiliate CCIH Membership
 
 
CCIH shares information and provides a forum for dialogue, networking, advocacy, and fellowship to the spectrum of Christian organizations and individuals working in international health. We invite you to join us in our mission to promote global health and wholeness from a Christian perspective. Determine the best membership level for you.
 

Individual Membership Benefits

Member Organization Benefits

Affiliated Organization Benefits
 
Monthly Bulletin Newsletter*
CCIH Listservs*
CCIH Conference* Discounted registration fees at CCIH conferences and workshops
Networking Opportunities*
Organization-strengthening and skills-building information and workshops*
Speakers Bureau*
Involvement in Advocacy Education*
*See below
Networking and information sharing with others interested in global health from a Christian perspective
Facilitation in dialogue and partnership building in both the Christian and secular communities
Guidance and support in assessing an organization’s policies and program activities relating to faith-based organizations
Voting rights at CCIH annual meetings and for the election of members of the Board of Directors
Voting rights at CCIH annual meetings and for the election of members of the Board of Directors
Facilitation in bridge and partnership building with the faith-based community
Opportunity to serve CCIH as a member of the Board of Directors
Opportunity to support the mission and vision of CCIH by sponsoring a member of the Board of Directors
 
Support for and participation in a global community of over 2000 Christians engaged in promoting international health and wholeness from a Christian perspective
 
Listing of your organization in the CCIH brochure and on the CCIH website*
 
Listing of your organization in the CCIH brochure and on the CCIH website*
Free access to publicizing job availability, including resume & personal description posting in Bulletin & listserv
Free access to publicizing job openings or other opportunities through the CCIH website, Bulletin and listservs
Free access to publicizing job openings or other opportunities through the CCIH website, Bulletin and listservs
 
Opportunity to display and disseminate materials at our booth at conferences, e.g. American Public Health Association, Global Missions Health Conference
Opportunity to display and disseminate materials at our booth at conferences, e.g. American Public Health Association, Global Missions Health Conference
 
Option of sponsoring an event or a publication that would recognize the sponsor and/or feature an issue of interest to the sponsor
Option of sponsoring an event or a publication that would recognize the sponsor and/or feature an issue of interest to the sponsor
 

   CCIH Member & Affiliate List

 
All member and affiliate organizations are listed in the CCIH brochure and on the CCIH website under the Members/Affiliates section. Website listing provides exposure for each organization to any visitor to the CCIH website. Organizations are encouraged to complete a profile detailing their contact information, including direct links to their websites, and information about their mission and activities. The CCIH website receives an average of close to 17,000 visitors each month.
 
Current Organizational Members | view 
Current Affiliates | view 

 

   Monthly Bulletin Newsletter

 
CCIH produces a Monthly Bulletin newsletter, sent exclusively to members and affiliates, with a variety of information of benefit to those interested in international health from a Christian perspective. All members and affiliates receive the Monthly Bulletin via email, which is linked to the full bulletin online. 
 
Members/affiliates may submit the following for inclusion in the bulletin:
  • Upcoming events: highlights of events which impact health and the faith community
  • Employment notices
    • Will be posted on the News and Student listserv as well as in the monthly bulletin.
    • Individual members may also post their availability for volunteer and career positions. Member/affiliate organizations have ready access to these profiles. This is particularly important for students and recent graduates who are looking for internships and entry-level positions and it provides an opportunity for organizations to support CCIH’s commitment to nurture the next generation of Christian global health workers.
  • Resources from or of interest to the faith-based community:
    • relevant resources such as information on projects and programs
    • reports
    • toolkits
    • research
    • opportunities for public/private or secular/FBO partnerships
    • Items of interest from non-faith-based sources
  • Funding opportunities
 
An unlimited number of employees of organizational members and affiliates may be placed on the email distribution list.
 
 

   CCIH Listservs

 
CCIH moderates five listservs: News, AIDS, Family Planning, Haiti and Hospitals which are open to anyone who visits the website. Members and affiliates are encouraged to submit notices that reach listserv members around the world. View Listservs
 

   CCIH Annual Conference

 
The CCIH Annual Conference is a professionally and personally enriching event where current issues, policies and best practices in global health and development are uniquely blended with worship and fellowship through plenary and breakout sessions, informal discussions, networking opportunities, exhibits and time for individual introspection. The participants from around the world are a diverse mix of health and development professionals, church and lay leaders, and students. The atmosphere is professional, yet informal and relaxing. 
 
The conference provides an excellent opportunity to meet, share, discuss, debate, and fellowship with others within in the CCIH network as well as others who recognize the value of connecting with faith-based organizations.
 
  • CCIH member and affiliate organizations are encouraged to become involved in planning and presenting at the conference as well as exhibiting materials about their organization. Many collaborations and partnerships have resulted due to relationships begun during a CCIH conference
  • Discounted registration fees at CCIH conferences and workshops
  • Sponsorship opportunities for visibility opportunities to key Christian influencers, thought-leaders, and decision-makers in the international health field
  • More information | view 
  

   Networking

 
CCIH encourages collaboration and partnership within its network and with the wider Christian community, as well as between faith-based organizations and local, national, international and multinational communities.  We work to empower our network to support local communities and encourage them to take charge of their own health. 
 

   Speakers Bureau

 
The Christian Connections for International Health Speakers Bureau is a list of highly qualified global health professionals connected with CCIH who are willing to share their area of expertise with interested students, church groups, various NGOs, advocacy groups, and many more.  The list of speakers in the CCIH Speakers Bureau represents a rich diversity of talents, skills and experiences. They are passionate about sharing who they are and where they have been with audiences who are interested in a faith-based perspective of global health. CCIH's Speakers Bureau is unique because our speakers have the ability to discuss how their faith has played a remarkable role in their work in international health and development. 
 
If interested in volunteering your services and joining the bureau as a speaker, please contact Sophie Savage at sophie.huber@ccih.org.
 
As an organizational member, affiliate or individual member, access and application to the Speakers Bureau is FREE. For information about how to apply and for a list of potential speaking topics, please click here.
 
 

   Additional Student & Young Professional Benefits

 
The following is a list of benefits specific to student and young professional members. For more information or for university and student club/group membership and benefits, please contact Pamela Mukaire.
 
Access to all benefits of individual membership | FREE participation in our Mentorship Program as a mentee | periodic CCIH program emails from Student Outreach Coordinator | individual attention from Student Outreach Coordinator | fellowship, internship & career assistance, with resume & availability postings | scholarship to the annual conference & waived registration fees | opportunity to contribute to Resources Section through Research Assistant position | In Touch Interview Series | Speakers Bureau |

 
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 21 November 2012 14:32 )