In order to be eligible for membership with the Kurdish American Youth Organization, you must fill out and sign and submit the necessary application and pay the $10 tax-deductable membership dues.

Please complete the form below if you wish to become a member of KAYO:

Download the KAYO Membership Application here
(You may submit the application through email or
postage mail. Instructions are on the application)

Active Membership

Any person of Kurdish descent who supports the purpose statement in Article 1, Section 2 and has strong moral and ethical character is eligible for membership.
Any person of non-Kurdish descent who wishes to provide support towards the Kurdish cause, supports the purpose statement in Article 1, Section 2 and has strong moral and ethical character is eligible for membership.
Continuing membership is contingent upon being up-to-date on membership dues.
Active members have the right to participate in all events and are entitled to one vote. Members eligible to vote must be 15 years or older.

Admission

Applicant must fill out and sign the necessary application form, and the form must be endorsed by a Board Member. The submitted application signifies the applicant’s acceptance of the KAYO By-Laws
If an application is rejected, all fees submitted by the applicant shall be refunded.
Applicants for honorary membership may only be approved if all Board Members reach a consensus to accept the individual’s application.
The Board of Directors shall render final judgment on the qualification of applicants and the status of those members who are targeted for disciplinary action.

Forming your own KAYO chapter

If you would like to start your own local chapter, contact us at kurdyouth@gmail.com to receive more information. The process is easy and the benefits are great, so contact us today!

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