A CBO is a registered public or private non-profit organization of demonstrated effectiveness that is either a representative of a community or significant segments of a community; or provides developmental initiatives or related services to individuals in the community.
Within community-based organizations (CBOs), there are many variations in terms of size and organizational structure. Some community-based organizations (CBOs) with a written constitution and directors are formally registered and incorporated. Others are much smaller and informal and are registered by the Department of Gender and Social Development.
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For a community-based organization (CBO) to be registered through the Department of Gender and Social Services, a registration form must be duly filled and signed by respective location heads i.e Chief/ sub-chiefs, the department of Gender and Social Services and the Division social development committee.
The requirements for registration of a Community-based organization (CBO) are as follows:
1. Minutes of the meeting seeking registration and showing elected officials.
2. List of members duly signed with name, position, id number and signatures.
3. CBOs Constitution
4. Amalgamation memorandum of understanding where applicable.
5. Registration fee.
Once registered the community-based organization shall be required to submit a half-year progress report to the registering authority and also allow accessibility of its records.