FSMA is the only member network devoted exclusively to faecal sludge management. Connect with an expert group of organisations and individuals focused on improving non-sewered sanitation across the globe. Receive priority access to valuable knowledge resources and drive the FSM agenda within the broader sanitation sector. Advance your personal career and gain more visibility for your organisation by participating in member initiatives.   

FSMA offers both individual and organisational memberships. Reduced rates are available for students and individuals from low-to-middle-income countries and small organisations. Organisational members can claim member benefits for all their employees. Find more details on the different membership types below.

Become an individual member to advance your personal career by connecting with other sector professionals and get access to exclusive FSM resources.

What are the benefits for individual members?

• Access to FSM-related trainings and webinars
• Networking opportunities with experts, young professionals, peers and sector leaders
• Access to the latest FSM news, publications, sector announcements and case studies
• Discounts on FSMA conference registration fees
• FSM Toolbox training (on-demand online sessions / up to 5 hours of ongoing monthly support)
• Access to a virtual member community space and member directory
  
  

How much does an individual membership cost?

There are different annual fees for individuals from high-income (HIC) and  low-to-middle-income countries (LMIC). A discounted student fee is also available.

• Individual Member – Low and Middle Income Countries
  €60 / 12 months (Apply)
  
  
• Individual Member – High Income Countries
  €120 / 12 months (Apply)
  
  

• Student Member – Low and Middle Income Countries
  €25 / 12 months (Apply)
  
  

• Student Member – High Income Countries
  €50 / 12 months (Apply)
  
  

Tell me more about the discounted rates.

To determine your individual membership fee, please find our high-income / low-middle-income country (HIC/LMIC) classification table here. It is based on an individual member’s country of work/residence OR country of origin. You may choose based on your personal situation. We do ask all members to make an honest assessment.

Everyone who is currently enrolled in a university/higher education program can apply for a student membership. Proof of enrollment will be requested during the application process.

What are the benefits for organisations?

• Access to FSM-related trainings and webinars for all employees
• Recognition and online promotion through FSMA website, newsletter and social media channels
• Access to the latest FSM news, publications, sector announcements and case studies
• Discounts on FSMA conference registration fees for all employees
• Priority treatment and special amenities when renting exhibition space at the biennial FSM conference  
• FSM Toolbox training (on-demand online sessions / up to 5 hours of ongoing monthly support; training and support sessions can be attended by multiple employees)
• Opportunities to bid for hosting regional FSM/FSMA events and event management support for these events (e.g. registration, logistics, abstract collection support; dependent on FSMA staff availability)
• Access to a virtual member community space and member directory
• Networking opportunities with experts, young professionals, peers, and sector leaders
  
  

How much does an organisational membership cost?

The annual fee is based on an organisation’s annual expenditure. Please select the organisational membership type that corresponds to your annual expenditure from the table below.

• Organisational Member – A
  This membership is for organisations with an annual expenditure of under € 1 million.
  €200 / 12 months (Apply)
  
  

• Organisational Member – B
  This membership is for organisations with an annual expenditure of € 1 – 5 million.
  €1,000 / 12 months (Apply)
  
  

• Organisational Member – C
  This membership is for organisations with an annual expenditure of € 5 – 10 million.
  €2,500 / 12 months (Apply)
  
  

• Organisational Member – D
  This membership is for organisations with an annual expenditure of € 10 – 50 million.
  €5,000 / 12 months (Apply)
  
  

• Organisational Member – E
  This membership is for organisations with an annual expenditure of € 50 – 100 million.
  €7,500 / 12 months (Apply)
  
  

• Organisational Member – F
  This membership is for organisations with an annual expenditure of over 100 million.
  €10,000 / 12 months (Apply)
  
  

Can all my employees use the member benefits?

Yes! You will be able to add as many of your employees as you like to your organisational membership in order for them to receive member communications and make use of all membership benefits. 

Please visit our Application Page to select your membership type and apply. You will then be redirected to a secure application and payment site to process your membership.

If you have more questions about fee structure, benefits, or the application process, feel free to contact [email protected].