There are a number of levels of membership available with Humanitus. Please note – some of these require application and approval whereas in other cases we warmly welcome as many newcomers as possible. For more information about any of the membership packages below please contact us at admin@humanitus.org   Contributing Author For those people who are passionate about what we do and would like to contribute newsworthy, relevant articles and video footage for publication on our website. All articles are checked prior to publishing to ensure the content is appropriate. There is no fee to join and contributing authors can access a username and password from our website.   Friend of Humanitus For people who are interested in keeping up to date with the work of Humanitus or those keen to volunteer and assist Humanitus in achieving its goal to inspire hope and enrich the lives of children in SE Asia. Friends of Humanitus receive regular Humanitus communications and invitations to fundraising events. There is an annual fee of $60 for students and pensioners, $100 for individuals and $150 for families. Please click here to download our application and donor form   School Members status is automatically offered to an Australian school when they elect to 'adopt' a 'sister school' in SE Asia through our Schools 2 Schools program or alternatively when they opt to hold a one-off fundraiser for one of our schools. They all receive regular Humanitus communications plus regular progress reports on the school they have adopted or are assisting and the project/s they are/have funded.   A General Member is a financial member that is nominated for this position. They are active participants within and for Humanitus. They all receive Humanitus communications, invitations to fundraising events and voting rights within the foundation. General membership is limited and available by nomination only. There is an annual membership of $150.   Life Membership is awarded for Years of Service or for Extraordinary Service or Financial Contribution. Life Membership can be conferred upon a member who has given 5 years of continuous and exemplary service or, to a member who gives support to Humanitus far beyond the call of duty or gives a significant donation to assist Humanitus.   Honorary Membership is awarded to those who have made an exceptional contribution to Humanitus.  They receive the same benefits as the General Member.   Business Partners assist Humanitus by pledging a donation or offering products or services to benefit the children of SE Asia. Additional benefits include all Humanitus communications, invitations to various Humanitus functions, as well as acknowledgment on our website and promotion through associated events.