At TAFISA, our Members are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to serving the diverse priorities, interests, and expectations of our membership community. Members guide our strategic direction and uphold the Mission, Vision, and Core Values that define our organization. Below is an overview of membership benefits, organized according to TAFISA's key focus areas, highlighting the opportunities available to our Members.
Advocacy
TAFISA places the Sport for All Movement on an international platform by giving Members a voice and ensuring their voices are heard.
TAFISA represents Members on international bodies, in global committees and working groups, and through partnerships spanning multiple sectors.
TAFISA Regional Bodies and Programs are in place to focus on the specific continental needs of Members and support activities and Member development in each region.
The TAFISA President, Board of Directors, and Special Advisors visit Members on request and invitation to consult and politically support efforts in their country/region.
TAFISA offers political support by providing relevant resources such as policy papers, scientific documents, calls for action, signing of declarations, etc.
Programs and Events
Members receive access to information and invitations to TAFISA's ever-expanding range of programs and events.
Members get priority access to funding and grant opportunities for TAFISA programs.
Members have exclusive access to a selection of open funding opportunities and calls for applications available that they can benefit from.
Members have exclusive rights to host TAFISA programs and events, in addition to participating in them (bidding processes apply for flagship events).
Members enjoy significant benefits when attending TAFISA events, including reduced participant fees, presenter opportunities, and eligibility for complimentary accommodation, local transport, and meals for up to 10 delegates at select events.
Members are primary partners for TAFISA in terms of new project opportunities and the piloting of innovative concepts.
Members' priorities are TAFISA's priorities. TAFISA listens to the needs of Members and offers programs and events, focusing on areas such as Capacity building, Traditional Sports and Games, and Active Cities.
Networking and Experience Sharing
Members have an abundance of physical and virtual opportunities to network, learn, and exchange with more than 394 fellow Member organizations from more than 170 countries worldwide.
Members are invited to share their work across TAFISA's communications channels and are the first to receive news and opportunities shared exclusively with Members.
Members receive access to an extensive and eclectic variety of resources, including guidelines, toolkits, strategies, action plans, etc.
Member development is accessible through educational, training, and capacity building opportunities.
Members can seek TAFISA's advice and expertise by simply contacting the TAFISA Office and have access to a global network of experts in various fields related to Sport for All and physical activity.
Statutory Rights
TAFISA Members have voting rights during the General Assembly for the election of the TAFISA Board of Directors and the hosts of TAFISA's flagship events.
Members can bid to host TAFISA flagship events (including TAFISA World Congress, TAFISA World Sport for All Games, TAFISA Regional Sport for All Games, TAFISA World Martial Arts Festival).
Members can nominate a candidate to stand for the TAFISA Board of Directors' elections.
Members can promote themselves as an official Member of the TAFISA Family, including making use of the TAFISA Member logo and branding (as per Guidelines).
Members are entitled to apply for TAFISA patronage and TAFISA Licensing for their own programs and events, and can promote these via TAFISA's Communication Channels.
TAFISA Members are regularly in the spotlight on TAFISA's social media, website, and, every month, in the TAFISA newsletter to promote the great work they are doing.
