The application process shall involve the following procedural steps;

•  Submission of a Letter of Interest to the Board.

•  Completion of the CHA application form with an agency profile clarifying the mandate of the organization and it's missions, funding sources, budgets and annual accounts for the previous and current financial year, organizational structure and number of international and or national staff and a specific description of project or programme work by sector and by geographical area.

•  Ensure that the application is supported with relevant documentation.

•  Specify the main office address and the addresses pertaining to the districts in which the applicant works and a brief outline of the nature of work carried out.

•  Provide written references of two current members of CHA. Temporary members are could obtain reference from their source country.

•  Acknowledge the terms and conditions of the criteria for membership in CHA.

The Board may choose to interview the applicant in order to establish the suitability for membership.