Any UK registered organisation actively engaged in the control, elimination or eradication of NTDs and supporting the aims and values of the UK Coalition may apply to join the Coalition as a member or observer. Members and observers engage in the Coalition’s activities through delegated representatives.

The work of the Coalition is led by an Executive Working Group (EWG), which is open to all members and engages and consults with the entire membership regularly to approve policy positions and strategic decisions. The primary role of the EWG is to ensure the UK Coalition functions effectively, according to its agreed mandate. The Coalition membership holds an Annual General Meeting each year.

Joining the Coalition

Any organisation can join the UK Coalition against NTDs, either as a member or as an observer, in accordance to the following criteria:

Criteria for membership

  • Must be a UK registered entity (including a UK registered branch office) working on NTDs research, programme implementation and/or policy advocacy
  • Agree to the overarching advocacy goals of the UK Coalition
  • Must have experience and be involved in contributing to NTD control, elimination or eradication at national, regional, sectoral or global level
  • Must be willing to devote such staff time and other resources as required for agreed activities. 
  • Must have experience of engaging in UK policy influencing and advocacy work
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of global issues, and experience in participation in national and international arenas
  • Must have capacity and ability to network and create linkages involving growing and wider constituencies, engaging them for better ownership and participation
  • Must have the ability to engage with other members in democratic decision making. Be able to deal with majority positions and respect minority opinions, and able to follow-up and

deliver on decisions and agreed actions. 

Criteria for observer status 

  • Agree to the overarching advocacy goals of the UK Coalition
  • Must have experience and be involved in contributing to NTD control, elimination or eradication at national, regional, sectoral or global level
  • Must be willing to devote such staff time and other resources as required for agreed activities
  • Must demonstrate knowledge of control, elimination or eradication of NTDs, and experience in participation in national and international arenas
  • Must have capacity and ability to network and create linkages involving growing and wider constituencies, engaging them for better ownership and participation
  • Be able to deal with majority positions and respect minority opinions, and able to follow-up and deliver on decisions and agreed actions. 


Joining process

Organisations wishing to join the Coalition will: 

  • Be requested to present to the broader coalition their scope of work on NTDs, interest in joining the coalition and what they hope to contribute to and achieve from the coalition, after which voting members would vote on membership approval.
  • Be expected to sign the Memorandum of Understanding 
  • (For members only) Be contacted with regards to annual member financial contributions


How to join

To begin the joining process, or with any questions, please complete this form.