Eligibility for Membership
Adults of Ethiopian descent, Ethiopian Canadians, individuals with
Ethiopian heritage or ties, and their spouses living in Greater Vancouver
are welcome to join the Ethiopian Idir in Greater Vancouver (Idir).
Prospective members must accept the EISGV Bylaw (available in English
and Amharic), complete the membership registration form and pay
the appropriate registration fee.
Bylaw In English
Bylaw In Amharic
Membership Fee:
Registration Fee:
- Onetime fee: $1500 CAD
Monthly Fee: $25 CAD
Benefits (when an Idir member’s family is getting married):
- A lump sum payment of $2,000
Benefits (when an Idir member passes away):
- A lump sum payment of $10,000
- Guidance and support for funeral and burial arrangements
- Visitation and emotional support during the mourning period and More.
How to Apply for Membership
To become a member, please click the “Join Us” button at the top of the page or follow the provided link Click here. Once your application is received, you will be contacted promptly.
Additional Forms and Designation Procedures
- Beneficiary Designation for Singles: Download and print the beneficiary designation form, fill in the name(s) of your chosen beneficiary or beneficiaries, and submit the completed form to the current Idir officials.
DESIGNATION FORM - Change of Family Status Form: Download and print THIS FORM, provide the necessary details, and submit it to the current Idir officials.
