Your place in the community

Belong. Contribute. Build with us.

NIB gives Northwesterners and friends of our mission a welcoming place to connect, preserve culture, support one another and create meaningful impact.

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Full memberOne community.
One voice.For people with North West Cameroon roots

Associate memberBelong at your own pace.For supporters and people seeking lighter participation

Membership made clear

Choose the place that fits you.

Membership is open through a simple application and approval process, with a place for both Northwesterners and supporters of the mission.

Full member

North West origin

For people from the North West Region of Cameroon, including those who trace origin through a parent or family roots.

One vote in the General Assembly
Eligible to contribute to committees and leadership
Access to approved member initiatives

Associate member

Flexible participation

For non-Northwesterners who support NIB’s mission, and for people who want to belong but cannot currently commit the time required for full participation.

Remain partially active at a flexible level
Join cultural and social activities when available
Support projects and community initiatives
No General Assembly voting rights

Practicalities

Registration€10

Annual dues€30

Membership validity2 years

Applications are reviewed before approval. Fees and rules may be revised by the General Assembly.

How to join

Four simple steps

Open the online application

1
Complete
Fill in your personal and origin details.
2
Submit
Send the form through the association committee.
3
Pay
Complete the applicable registration fee and dues.
4
Participate
Receive approval, stay active and renew when due.

Apply online

Become part of the NIB community.

Complete the form here. Your application will be recorded for the association committee to review.

Simple and directNo separate document or printing is required.

Review before approvalSubmission does not automatically activate membership.

No online paymentThe committee will explain applicable fees after review.

Membership application

Your details

All fields marked * are required

Application type *

New membershipI am applying to join NIB.Re-registrationI am returning or updating my membership.

Full name *Date of birth *Phone number *Email address *City of residence in Belgium *North West division of origin *Village or town of origin

Membership type *

Full memberI am of North West Cameroon origin. Numbers use the F marker, for example NIB-2026-F001.Associate memberI support the mission or prefer flexible, partial participation because I cannot currently commit fully. I understand this has no voting rights. Numbers use the A marker, for example NIB-2026-A002.

How would you like to contribute? (optional)

No payment or banking information is collected through this form.

Why NIB

More than membership.

NIB is designed as a practical community: a place to celebrate, find support, serve and help the next generation stay connected to its roots.

Community

Belong to a trusted North West community in Belgium.

Culture

Celebrate our food, languages, traditions, arts and shared heritage.

Connections

Build friendships, professional networks and community ties.

Solidarity

Receive mutual support from fellow members in difficult moments.

A voice

Full members can vote in the General Assembly and help shape NIB.

Give back

Support transparent charitable and development actions back home.

Member resources

Everything you need to take the next step.

Apply directly on this website, read the new member fact file or use the re-registration guide to reconnect with the community.

INFONew member fact fileFees, benefits and joining steps INFORe-registration guideReconnect and reactivate membership

Good to know

Common questions.

Who qualifies as a full member?

A person from the North West Region of Cameroon, someone with at least one parent from the region, or someone who can clearly trace family or ancestral roots there.

Can friends, spouses or people with limited time join?

Yes. Supporters of NIB’s mission may be welcomed as associate members, subject to approval. This option is also for people who want to belong but cannot currently commit to full participation, allowing them to remain partially active. Associate members do not have voting rights in the General Assembly.

Are welfare and loan benefits guaranteed?

No. These schemes are proposals and can operate only after members adopt clear rules. Any support would depend on eligibility, contributions, approvals and available funds.

How does NIB make decisions?

The General Assembly is the highest decision-making body. Full members have one vote, while an elected board manages the association between assemblies.

Come as you are. Bring your story.

Ready to become part of NIB?

Apply online, reconnect with your roots and help shape what the community builds next.

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