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Membership level
IFOR knows three membership levels: branches, groups and affiliates. The difference between these three rests on the level of commitment to IFOR’s statement of purpose, and on the relationship between IFOR and the organization. In certain instances IFOR accepts individual members, though this is not the practice.

BRANCHES

IFOR branches around the world are the fundamental organizing units of the International Fellowship of Reconciliation. Generally, IFOR branches have an active membership, which is regional or national in character, rather than strictly local. Historically, IFOR branches have, for the most part, been defined by the nation-state in which they are active, but this is not a requirement for branch status in IFOR.

IFOR Branches:

Operate nationally
Have both individuals and organizations as members
Are willing and able to accommodate members belonging to different faith traditions
Adhere to all IFOR principles, especially the commitment to acting on the principles of nonviolence from a spiritual base

GROUPS

In the process of working with active nonviolence groups in different parts of the world, the relationship with certain groups may develop in such a way that they may be seen as groups likely to eventually become IFOR branches. A designation of 'IFOR Group' may be given to such groups, signifying the developing nature of the group and the wish of the IFOR to see the group as the Fellowship of Reconciliation 'in formation' in a particular area.

IFOR Groups:

Operate at a local or regional level
Have individual members
Adhere to all IFOR principles, especially the commitment to acting on the principles of nonviolence from a spiritual base

AFFILIATES

The International Fellowship of Reconciliation is also open to groups and organizations working for nonviolent change and operating at whatever level whose spirit and program are seen to be compatible with those of the IFOR and with whom there is felt to be mutual advantage in being formally associated.

IFOR Affiliates:

Wishes to collaborate with IFOR
Spirit and Program are compatible with IFOR’s principles, but do not necessarily embrace all IFOR’s principles but must not conflict with them

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

It is the working practice of IFOR to encourage individuals to become actively involved in the work of the Fellowship of Reconciliation by joining the IFOR Branch in the area or the country in which they live. In some cases, however, such participation is not possible, e.g., because there is no branch or because the constitution of a branch makes it difficult for someone of a different religious persuasion to join. In such cases, the IFOR will consider accepting individuals into membership of IFOR.

Individual members are people who:

Commit themselves to IFOR by declaring themselves in accord with the IFOR Statement of Purpose, and who have formally applied and been accepted into membership of IFOR by the IFOR International Committee.
An offer of some financial contribution to the work of IFOR is expected from the individual member, wherever possible.
Support the work of IFOR in their area and to seek actively to work towards the formation of an IFOR group.